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Charter, Comcast see dip in home Internet subscribers
The biggest providers of home Internet service reported a rare dip in subscribers as COVID-related subsidies lapse.
FCC hits microphone maker with fine over interference
The issue involves 32 wireless microphones manufactured and sold by Sound Around under the Pyle brand name.
DirecTV to pay millions over erroneous classification of workers
DirecTV will pay more than $23 million to settle claims it erroneously classified some workers as independent contractors.
AT&T customers could get $20 under class action settlement
AT&T wireless customers who live in California could be entitled to a $20 payment or bill credit as part of a class action settlement.
J.D. Power: T-Mobile highest in satisfaction among postpaid carriers
T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Metro by T-Mobile and Cricket earned high rankings, but customer service has declined across the board since last year.
T-Mobile to raise late payment fee for tardy customers
T-Mobile will charge customers with tardy bills at least $7 per instance, up from $5 per incident.
Spotify stops making Car Thing, cuts price on current inventory
Spotify says it has stopped manufacturing Car Thing, its $90 hands-free device aimed at drivers.
Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.
AT&T sees growth in Fiber business, but challenges remain
AT&T says it added 316,000 new customers to its AT&T Fiber Internet product in its most-recent financial quarter.
Fox details cloud-first broadcast architecture behind “Gryphon Project”
Executives at Fox Corporation have offered a rare look inside the company’s sweeping technology overhaul that rebuilt the infrastructure powering its broadcast networks, sports channels and streaming platforms.
Amazon will make Prime Video look more like Netflix
Amazon says it is rolling out a redesign of its Prime Video service for its streaming TV customers.
AT&T workers in Alaska authorize strike over high health care costs
AT&T workers in Alaska have authorized a strike as the company continues to work with union leaders over a new contract.