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Dish Network pulls NBC Sports regional networks, proposes a-la-carte solution
The proclamation came as the satellite company was forced to remove more than a dozen NBC Sports-branded regional networks.
Philo launches curated “Classic TV” library of retro shows
Live streaming television service Philo on Thursday announced a new curated library of classic shows airing across its channels.
T-Mobile brings back streaming baseball perk, teases “Un-Carrier” event
T-Mobile is offering post-paid customers access to Major League Baseball's (MLB) streaming television service MLB.TV as part of their subscription.
Verizon will shut down its older, 3G network in 2022
After several delays, wireless phone company Verizon says it will finally get around to shutting off its older 3G network by the end of 2022.
Entercom re-brands radio, podcast business as Audacy
Entercom on Tuesday announced it was changing the name of its radio and audio business.
LL Cool J to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci on SiriusXM
SiriusXM Pandora will host a special radio town hall that will see rap artist LL Cool J interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday.
Scripps, local station sued for defamation over parole board report
A local Scripps station has been sued for alleged defamation stemming from a series of news reports published last year.
T-Mobile to shut down streaming service TVision
T-Mobile is abandoning its streaming television service TVision nearly six months after it started.
Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus
Comcast has started rolling out Disney's suite of streaming TV apps to users of the cable company's X1-powere devices.
Nine Network, major Australian broadcaster, hit with massive cyberattack
The attack forced the Nine Network to suspend its morning news program and brought news production to a halt for more than 24 hours.
Paramount Plus offers discount on one-year subscription
ViacomCBS is offering new subscribers a deep discount on one year of Paramount Plus.
Comcast, WWE acknowledge removing controversial segments from shows
Comcast and the WWE have affirmed reports that the companies are screening and removing problematic content in certain professional wrestling shows.