News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Charter to increase base Internet speed for Spectrum customers
Charter Communications this week said it will increase the base Internet speed for all of its Spectrum broadband customers.
iHeart to program music channels on Comcast’s Xumo
Xumo will begin offering iHeart Radio-programmed music streams through its free streaming television app.
DirecTV moves channels into cheaper package
DirecTV Stream says it will relocate two channels to a cheaper programming tier.
T-Mobile adds new low-cost plan on prepaid tier
Wireless phone provider T-Mobile announced a new prepaid phone plan that will allow low-use customers to pay just $10 a month for service.
TEGNA sold to private equity firm for $5.4 billion
Local broadcaster TEGNA is being acquired by a well-known hedge fund.
Netflix tests limited free plan in Kenya
Netflix is allowing Kenyans to download their app on Android phones and stream a limited amount of content for free.
Judge issues injunction against shutter streaming service Locast
The injunction allows Locast to appeal a judge's earlier ruling that found the service acted outside copyright exemptions.
Fox looks to shake up weather with new streaming channel
Fox Corporation is hoping to replicate its success in the fields of general entertainment, news and sports with the launch of a new FAST channel dedicated to weather.
SiriusXM launches handful of free, ad-supported channels
SiriusXM is offering a handful of free, ad-supported channels on its satellite radio service.
YouTube TV adds BeIN Sports to Sports Plus package
BeIN Sports and BeIN Sports Xtra are now available to stream on YouTube TV, BeIN announced this week.
Haystack News launching September 11 coverage pop-up channels
Free streamer Haystack News will launch a dedicated channel for 9/11 anniversary coverage.
Streamer VUit adds Cox Media Group stations
Local news streaming service VUit has added a handful of new stations operated by the Cox Media Group to its lineup.