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DIRECTV for Business expands soccer access with UEFA Champions League
DIRECTV for Business is expanding the amount of live soccer games offered on its platform with the addition of UEFA Champions League matches.
Report: Apple, Amazon interested in acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
WBD is receiving unsolicited offers from a number of companies interested in acquiring some or all of its entertainment business.
Nielsen: Football dominates TV during second week of October
The top 10 TV programs on broadcast and cable channels involved professional or college-level football.
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Fox Weather partners with T-Mobile on SuperMobile connections
T-Mobile becomes Fox Weather’s preferred communications provider, equipping reporters with its SuperMobile business plan.
Verizon offers Fox One discount to phone, Internet customers
Customers can save $5 per month by adding Fox One with an eligible Verizon plan.
AT&T Q3 revenue boosted by strong device sales, promotions
AT&T posted strong financial results for its third quarter (Q3) of the year as customers flocked to AT&T's stores and websites to take advantage of upgrade offers for the latest Apple iPhone and other devices.
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BitRouter begins testing ZapperBox whole-home NextGen TV delivery
BitRouter has begun a field trial for enhanced software powering its ZapperBox NextGen TV gateway as it seeks certification for whole-home content protection.
Charter to issue pink slips to 1,200 workers
Charter, which operates under the Spectrum brand, is readying pink slips that will primarily impact corporate and back-office workers, according to a report.
Fox News Digital achieves numerous milestones during Q3
The outlet posted 11.4 billion multiplatform minutes and 5.6 billion views, both up year over year.
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Nexstar stations could be pulled from Verizon Fios on Friday
Verizon is warning of a possible dispute that could leave its 2.6 million customers without Nexstar-owned channels on Friday.
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Netflix grows revenue during Q3 on strong subscription, ad sales
Revenue climbed to $11.51 billion, up 17 percent compared to last year.
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LG partners with Stingray on free streaming radio channels
LG is partnering with Stingray Music to expand its free LG Radio+ streaming service, the companies announced on Tuesday.