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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
Dish faces loss of spectrum after quiet FCC ruling
The FCC says two partner companies didn't qualify for $3.3 billion in discounts.
YouTube amends terms to run ads without paying users
The change was published in an email to YouTube users on Wednesday.
Hulu’s price increase for live TV won’t be the last
Streaming services that offer top-tier news and sports channels will have to keep raising fees if they want to break even, experts say.
Passwords from old Pluto TV accounts leak online
A hacking group shared more than 3 million usernames, hashed passwords and other account details in a forum.
Tablo launches traditional DVR box for old-school viewers
The Tablo Dual HDMI plugs directly into the TV like a traditional DVR while allowing users the option to stream content on some Internet-connected devices.
Lifeline cheating at Sprint will cost T-Mobile $200 million
The settlement was reached with regulators after a probe involving subsidies paid to Sprint through the federal Lifeline program.
Locast expands to two more television markets
Locast rolled out to viewers in two new local broadcast markets this week, bringing the total number of metropolitan areas served to 25.
Blank-check firm backed by Dish founder cuts IPO size
A blank-check company established by the founder and current chairman of Dish Network has cut downsized its IPO.
5G speed only marginally better than 4G across most networks, report says
In a new report released this week, two of the three biggest carriers showed only marginal improvements in average wireless data speed on their 5G networks compared to 4G LTE.
T-Mobile rolls out iPhone 12 promotional pricing for new, existing customers
One day after Apple announced a host of new 5G-capable phones, T-Mobile is matching — and in some cases, beating — its rivals on promotional pricing for new and existing customers.