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Comcast says it will finally drop KCRA from some systems
For the second time in less than a year, Comcast is warning some customers that they will lose KCRA and a few other Hearst Television-owned stations will be dropped on out-of-market systems.
SiriusXM’s latest satellite a “total loss” in space
SiriusXM's newest satellite has been declared a total loss after it suffered from several failures during a series of in-orbit tests earlier this year.
AT&T to force California customers into arbitration in bid to curb class action lawsuits
AT&T has sent a notice to its customers in California binding them to a new arbitration agreement if they continue to use its services.
New Android TV stick bearing Walmart’s Onn brand surfaces
Documents filed with federal regulators on Monday offered a sneak peek at a new Android TV device that is being designed by Walmart's in-house electronics brand Onn.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of "The Office" will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.
Canadian cable giants Rogers, Shaw announce merger
Canada's two biggest cable television companies Rogers and Shaw have agreed to a blockbuster merger.
AT&T begins offering 5G access on legacy unlimited plans
Some AT&T customers with older, legacy plans will start to see a speed bump when the company unlocks access to its 5G network on those tiers.
Fox weighs original programs for free streamer Tubi
Executives at Fox Corporation are mulling plans to offer original programs via the company's free, ad-supported streaming TV service Tubi, according to a report.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Ad-supported HBO Max launching this summer
A cheaper, ad-supported version of AT&T's streaming service HBO Max is set to launch in June, executives at the company confirmed last week.