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News articles and original analysis on the topics of streaming media; connected television (CTV); free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), subscription video on-demand (SVOD), virtual multi-video programming distributors (vMVPD), streaming audio services, social video platforms, smart TV platforms and streaming hardware manufacturers.
Dish Network loses satellite, Sling TV customers
A carriage dispute and other economic turbulence was to blame for Dish Network losing customers, executives said.
Fubo TV nets 1 million paying subscribers to streaming service
The figure was revealed as part of the company's quarterly earnings released on Thursday.
Cox adds national Allen Media channels to Contour service
Cox Communications says it will add three national channels programmed by the Allen Media Group to its streaming television service.
T-Mobile offers streaming incentives for wireless Internet service
T-Mobile said on Wednesday it will offer customers of its wireless home Internet service access to two streaming television services — one for free, and the other at a deep discount.
Roku, Apollo express interest in acquiring stake in Starz
Roku and a private equity firm are exploring a minority investment in Starz, with media experts suggesting it could be a preliminary step before a full-on acquisition.
Philo debuts first original series “Boss Moves”
Philo is already known for offering streaming cable channels at a low price. Now the company wants to get in on the original content game.
Paramount Plus to debut in UK, South Korea in June
Paramount Plus will launch in two more countries next month, followed by a broader international expansion to take place later this year.
TEGNA to debut streaming apps for local news
TEGNA is rolling out a new streaming news initiative that will see dozens of its broadcast stations launching individual applications over the next few weeks.
Hollywood’s charges against VPNs go beyond piracy
Movie studios have long accused VPN providers of enabling content piracy. Now they're leveling more serious accusations.
Roku customer growth begins to stall
Roku says it added more than one million customers in its first quarter of 2022.
Comcast adds 4 million more subscribers to Peacock
The figure was reported as part of Comcast's quarterly earnings released on Thursday.
Comcast, Charter forge streaming joint venture
Comcast and Charter announced a joint venture this week that will see both companies contribute to a single streaming television initiative.