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After deriding rivals, T-Mobile set to raise little-known fee
T-Moblie is raising a pair of support-related fees for new and existing customers starting in June.
Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
Lionsgate is in the initial stages of spinning off its premium movie service Starz, the company's CEO affirmed on Friday.
BBC News apologizes over errant ticker messages
Officials at BBC News have apologized over errant ticker messages that said the Manchester United soccer team was "rubbish."
Amazon offering discounts on streaming TV devices
Retailer Amazon has lowered the price of several popular streaming television devices.
Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.
Allen Media offers standalone Weather Channel access
Viewers of the Weather Channel can access the climate-centric network without a cable or satellite subscription.
DirecTV Stream adds digital broadcast networks to line-up
DirecTV Stream said on Monday it would add four new channels to its basic package of live broadcast and cable networks.
SiriusXM acquires Conan O’Brien media business Team Coco
The deal includes a SiriusXM satellite radio channel programmed by the late-night talk show host and comedian.
Streamers offer deep discounts for National Streaming Day
Here are some of the best streaming deals for National Streaming Day.
New York Attorney General investigates platforms after mass shooting
The Attorney General of New York has launched a probe of Discord, Twitch and other platforms used before and during the Buffalo mass shooting.
Ad-supported Disney Plus will look to Hulu’s successes
Disney's finance and ad executives say they'll franchise lessons learned from running Hulu for a cheaper, yet-to-launch Disney Plus tier.
CBS Fall Schedule: Network offers a little bit of everything
CBS is sticking with the basics and will air reality shows, sitcoms and hour-long dramas throughout the week.