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Altice lowering Optimum broadband Internet prices
Altice is lowering the standard price of its Optimum fiber-based Internet service, with some customers seeing a reduction of their bills by 20 percent.
Streamers like ‘shoppable’ TV ads, QR codes, survey reveals
Consumers like QR codes, especially if they get a discount, but complain the codes don't appear on TV long enough to scan them.
Dish laying off nearly 160 workers in wireless division
Dish Network is implementing a fresh round of layoffs that will impact nearly 160 workers at its corporate campus near Denver.
Investment bank floats potential BT-Starlink partnership
The pact could help BT deploy broadband Internet in rural areas where fixed-wireless or fiber-based services are difficult to deploy.
Filmrise expands partnership with ITV Studios, adds more British TV content
Shows like "Prime Suspect" and "Romulus" will be offered to FilmRise clients as part of the deal.
Peacock helps grab 28 million viewers for AFC Wild Card Playoff game
Comcast said Peacock had more than 16 million devices streaming the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at once.
Florida journalist used CBS News password to access Fox News feeds
A Florida journalist under investigation for alleged cybercrime offenses used a password belonging to CBS News to access raw video files belonging to Fox News.
Charter begins accepting applications for Spectrum Scholars
Eligible college juniors accepted into the program will receive $20,000 in scholarship money, plus mentoring, internship and career advancement opportunities.
Nexstar refreshes logo, brand identity for CW Network
The CW Network is getting a new logo and color scheme as part of a refresh of its brand identity.
CBS Sports to limit Super Bowl 4K video feed to pay TV subscribers
Paramount says it will offer a 4K video feed of Super Bowl LVIII to cable, satellite and streaming cable-like platforms; everyone else will get the game in high definition.
BET Media to license Tyler Perry shows to other services
Eight series will be offered to subscription-based and ad-supported streaming services.
Amazon laying off hundreds at Prime Video, MGM Studios, Twitch
Some Amazon employees are starting the new year in the worst possible way: On the unemployment line.