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AMC Networks

AMC Networks ($AMCX) is an American pay TV programmer based in New York City. The company operates AMC, IFC, We TV, Sundance TV and BBC America and is licensed to distribute BBC World News to cable and satellite companies throughout the United States.

Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
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Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.

Ad-supported AMC Plus not in the works, CEO says
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Ad-supported AMC Plus not in the works, CEO says

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The chief executive of AMC Networks says there are no plans to offer an ad-supported version of AMC Plus or Acorn TV in the future.

AMC to launch six more ad-supported streaming channels
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AMC to launch six more ad-supported streaming channels

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Matthew Keys

AMC Networks will program and distribute six new free, ad-supported streaming television channels later this year

Verizon gives free AMC Plus access to some subscribers
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Verizon gives free AMC Plus access to some subscribers

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Verizon is offering some customers of its wireless and fiber Internet service an extended free trial of the streaming service AMC Plus.

Aggrieved by streaming, TDS threatens to pull AMC channels
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Aggrieved by streaming, TDS threatens to pull AMC channels

Posted on June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 by Matthew Keys

TDS Telecom is threatening to pull AMC channels, accusing the network of promoting its own streaming service to the detriment of paying cable TV customers.

AMC Networks brings premium streaming service to Apple, Amazon platforms
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AMC Networks brings premium streaming service to Apple, Amazon platforms

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Matthew Keys

AMC Networks has launched its premium streaming offering AMC Plus on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

Philo discussing ways to bring AMC Plus to users, executive says
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Philo discussing ways to bring AMC Plus to users, executive says

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Responding to a question posed by a Redditor, Philo CEO Andrew McCollum says the budget streamer wants to bring customers AMC Plus.

Report: AMC Networks exploring possible sale or merger
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Report: AMC Networks exploring possible sale or merger

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Matthew Keys

AMC Networks has hired investment firm Morgan Stanley to explore a possible sale or merger with a competitor.

Sling TV to get new AMC add-on packages
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Sling TV to get new AMC add-on packages

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Dish Network’s Sling TV has reached a new deal with programmer AMC Networks covering six linear channels as well as a handful of new on-demand add-on options.

Orby TV sees rapid growth since offering $40-a-month satellite TV service
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Orby TV sees rapid growth since offering $40-a-month satellite TV service

Posted on November 26, 2019March 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Orby TV is a new satellite service where customers pay for the equipment upfront, then pay as little as $40 a month for pay TV programming. And it’s growing.

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