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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.
Sky customers getting Disney Plus later this month
Satellite broadcaster Sky has struck a non-exclusive agreement with the Walt Disney Company to bring the new streaming service Disney Plus to Sky Q set-top boxes later this month.
Exclusive: AT&T stops marketing Watch AT&T, says new service isn’t meant for cord-cutters
AT&T says its new streaming service, AT&T TV, is targeted at cable customers who are satisfied with their service but want other options.
New AT&T streaming TV services launches, costs $93 a month
AT&T wants customers to pay $93 a month for streaming TV — a significant premium compared to the cost of competing services.
Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.
New Pluto TV update breaks service for some Roku users
An update to the free streaming service Pluto TV is causing some issues for Roku streaming device users. It's a problem with a relatively simple solution.
YouTube TV, Sinclair reach temporary agreement to keep sports on platform
YouTube TV will not lose Sinclair-owned Fox Sports networks thanks to a temporary extension reached Friday evening.
Sinclair says it offered YouTube TV discount for sports channels
Sinclair said it offered to lower fees and extend a current contract with YouTube TV so customers wouldn't lose access to 21 regional sports networks.
Why YouTube TV is dropping regional Fox Sports networks
Sinclair wants more money for 21 regional Fox Sports channels and the Yes Network, and YouTube TV is unwilling to pay higher fees.
Hotstar, owned by Disney, blocks John Oliver segment critical of India’s leader
A Disney-owned streaming service operating in India has blocked a recent "Last Week Tonight" segment focused on the country's prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Comcast acquires streaming media service Xumo
Comcast Corporation has acquired streaming media service Xumo, the company announced on Tuesday.
Households on track to pass 250 GB data consumption per month, report says
The amount of broadband Internet data most American household use in a month is expected to pass 250 gigabytes (GB) per month, according to an industry analysis.
Investment group acquires majority control of Univision
Spanish-language television network Univision has been acquired by an investment firm led by a former financial executive for Viacom's MTV Networks.