Broadband
Comcast moves to flat pricing for Xfinity Mobile service
The company has eliminated discounts for multiple Xfinity Mobile lines, but increased premium data and hotspot perks for customers.
Report: Deutsche Telekom weighs full takeover of T-Mobile U.S.
Deutsche Telekom is considering the formation of a new holding company that would acquire it and T-Mobile U.S. through stock purchases, according to a report.
ACA Connects promotes Tomeika Slappy to Director of Operations
Slappy will lead strategic initiatives, improve operations and enhance engagement with the group’s member base.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Globo taps Synamedia for IP-based video distribution
Synamedia said this week that Globo has completed a transition of its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), marking a significant shift to a fully IP-based infrastructure.
Supreme Court sides with Cox in online music piracy case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled in favor of Cox Communications in a closely-watched civil case involving music piracy.
Charter names John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures
Charter Communications has named John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures, establishing a new leadership role focused on developing data- and AI-driven products and partnerships.
Astound acquires Google Fiber from Alphabet
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has apparently thrown in the towel on its aspiration to disrupt the fiber broadband industry.
Nielsen to delay “The Gauge” report after streamers complain over metrics
Early results suggested broadcast and cable viewing rose in February due to the Super Bowl and Winter Olympic Games.
Report: Nexstar wants $2.75 billion bank loan for TEGNA acquisition
A group of major banks led by Bank of America are arranging a $2.75 billion leveraged loan to help finance Nexstar Media Group’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA.
Parks: As broadband companies compete on service, customer satisfaction increases
Perception inside the home is becoming a key factor influencing customer satisfaction, retention and brand loyalty as competition grows in the broadband sector.
DATA
NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims
Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.
Dish, Sling TV parent swings to steep financial loss during Q4
Echostar swung to a steep loss during Q4 primarily attributed to lower pay TV earnings and stronger competition on the broadband side of the business.
EARNINGS REPORT