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Dispute between Disney, DirecTV impacting bars, government agencies
Tens of thousands of DirecTV for Business customers, including bars and restaurants, may not have access to ESPN and ABC for weeks during football season. Government agencies that rely on DirecTV as a lifeline during emergencies may suffer, too.
Comcast, Altice U.S. to stop offering CableCARD to customers
The providers are taking an initial step to move away from a piece of hardware that allowed subscribers to watch digitally-encrypted TV channels using third-party set-top boxes.
DirecTV exec accuses programmers of ‘posturing’ as Disney blackout looms
Exclusive: DirecTV's Chief Programming Officer Rob Thun said the development of Venu Sports proves broadcasters are ready to embrace genre-based channel bundles, and they should afford that opportunity to other distributors, too.
Sports fans open to streaming, but still favor broadcast TV
Sports fans say broadcast TV networks typically do a better job producing and distributing sports coverage, though they're increasingly excited about the prospect of streaming video platforms.
Fubo CEO said company would go bankrupt if Venu Sports launched
The sports-focused streaming service projected revenue losses of as much as $95 million and the possibility of being delisted from the NYSE by the end of the year.
SiriusXM shareholders approve stock combinations
The plan calls for unifying two of Liberty Global's tracking stock with that of SiriusXM.
Scripps working on Tablo device for broadband operators
Scripps is working on a version of its Tablo DVR that can support a pay TV package, with plans to distribute the device through broadband and cable operators.
Olympics help increase total TV time in July, Nielsen says
Streaming accounted for more than 40 percent of all TV consumption for the first time since Nielsen began tracking that data.
YouTube updates “Fantasy View,” other features for NFL Sunday Ticket customers
YouTube is rolling out a slate of new features to help enhance the viewing experience for subscribers of its NFL Sunday Ticket package
Broadcast TV outperformed streaming during 2024 Summer Olympic Games
While Peacock was seen as the big innovator of the 2024 Summer Games, ratings data showed most Americans preferred watching on free broadcast TV over streaming platforms.
Streamers convert from FAST to SVOD to continue watching shows, study reveals
While FAST platforms are helping streamers cut back on subscriptions, some are willing to take a premium video service if it means they can keep watching a series they've discovered on a FAST platform.
Judge blocks Venu Sports from launching after Fubo sues
A federal judge has approved Fubo's request for an injunction that blocks Venu Sports from debuting later this month.