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Scripps confirms layoffs at some local TV stations
Employees at nearly a dozen TV stations were affected by the layoffs, according to a spokesperson.

DirecTV announces new low-cost, genre-based TV packages
The new plans — called MyEntertainment, MyNews and MiEspañol — follow the launch of the sports-inclusive MySports package in January.

DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.

Americans spending more to stay connected to phones, TV
A typical household shells out nearly $89 per month for a pay TV product, according to a new consumer survey.

MyFree DirecTV launches with 70 FAST channels
The channels come from A+E Networks, the E. W. Scrpips Company, Fox Corporation and others, with plans to add Fremantle streams in the near future.

Dish Network sheds subscribers, but Sling TV grows during Q3
Echostar's pay television business — which is in the process of being acquired by DirecTV — ended the quarter with 8.03 million TV customers.

Starz, Britbox launch discounted streaming TV bundle
Starz and Britbox have joined forces on a new subscription bundle that will allow streamers to watch content from both services while saving them money.

Charter’s Spectrum TV customers to get free Peacock
Charter's Spectrum TV customers will continue to have access to NBC-owned cable channels and get Peacock included with their service.

Disney agreed to three genre-based bundles on DirecTV, exec says
DirecTV originally wanted six genre-based bundles of channels, a Disney executive said in an interview, but was eventually convinced to cut that number in half.

DirecTV will carry Chicago Sports Network in October
DirecTV is the first pay television provider to announce its intention to distribute the Chicago Sports Network when it launches in October.

DirecTV says Disney asked for ABC to be restored during presidential debate
The Walt Disney Company this week rejected an offer from DirecTV to restore ABC, ESPN and other channels through next Monday, the satellite TV company said.

DirecTV tells customers to use Sling, Fubo for ESPN
With channels like ESPN and ABC unavailable to DirecTV and U-Verse subscribers, the company is pointing customers to some of its competitors.