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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.
Best streaming deals for Cyber Monday 2020
Here's the best streaming hardware and service deals for Cyber Monday 2020...
Nexstar leverages pandemic in dispute with Dish
The largest operator of broadcast stations accuses the satellite TV company of threatening to withhold local news from viewers.
Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.
ESPN, Amazon may snag Sunday Ticket from DirecTV
The popular NFL Sunday Ticket sports package could wind up with a new home in less than two years.
Netflix pumps $1 billion into New Mexico production space
Netflix says it is committing $1 billion to Albuquerque and New Mexico and will spur the creation of more than 2,000 local jobs.
YouTube TV gifts subscribers free access to HBO, Cinemax through Sunday
The trial also includes access to the HBO Max app where available.
Best streaming deals for Black Friday 2020
Here's the best streaming hardware and service deals for Black Friday 2020...
Netflix removes “Chappelle’s Show” after appeal from comedian
The comic's contract with ViacomCBS didn't require a licensing payment.
Netflix will allow viewers in India to stream for free
The streaming service is trying to attract more subscribers in one of the biggest TV markets in the world.
T-Mobile gives TVision Live subscribers free access to Vibe channels
The move, which is promoted as a holiday offering, comes after programmers complained that T-Mobile misled them during carriage negotiations.
Charter to develop streaming video hardware, platform
The platform will offer features that are similar to ones found on Comcast's X1 or Flex devices.
Charter CEO says customer broadband data use skyrocketing
The trend is likely why the company is petitioning federal regulators to allow broadband data caps on its customers