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Comcast launches new FAST service The Network for original shows
Comcast has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel called The Network, which the company will use to distribute new original series to Xfinity customers and Xumo TV users.
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Comcast (press release)
Frndly TV adds Ion Plus to streaming service, Craftsy TV coming soon
Frndly TV is adding two more channels to its line-up of more than 50 linear TV networks.
WBD’s streamer Max lands on VIDAA smart TVs
VIDAA is bringing Max to more than 60 countries through a new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery.
Spectrum Reach announces collaboration with Amazon Ads
The partnership aims to help small businesses tap into more advertising inventory through Spectrum products.
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Charter Communications (press release)
Netflix drops trailer for basketball docuseries “Starting 5”
The program will shine a spotlight on some of the biggest starts in the National Basketball Association.
Facebook parent Meta bans RT from social platforms
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally "after careful consideration."
Fox Weather lands on DirecTV’s connected set-top boxes
DirecTV customers with Internet-connected set-top boxes can now stream Fox Weather as part of their service.
Audience dips for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in Week 2
Around 15 million people watched the match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.
Philo adds six new FAST channels to streaming TV service
The channels add to Philo's growing collection of FAST content streams, which clock in at nearly 100.
Google rebrands FAST service to Freeplay on Google TV devices
In addition to the FAST rebrand, Google TV users will soon get content recommendations from The Roku Channel if the app is installed on their device.
Louisiana radio stations fail during Hurricane Francine
Several commercial radio stations in Louisiana are still off the air nearly a week after Hurricane Francine impacted the region.
ITV to end transmission of SD feeds on satellite
The move will impact TV viewers who have not yet upgraded their satellite TV boxes to support high definition signals.