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Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.
AT&T rakes in $33.5 billion during Q4, stock pops on strong forecast
AT&T posted a strong Q4 earnings report driven by higher interest in its wireless and fiber broadband products.
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Echostar tells FCC it didn’t want to sell spectrum to AT&T, SpaceX
Executives said they abandoned plans to expand facilities-based wireless service over concerns the FCC could investigate or confiscate spectrum assets.
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Weigel brings MeTV back to Dish Network — but with a catch
Weigel has expanded its distribution agreement with Dish to include multicast networks like MeTV on the satellite platform.
Flexible Sling TV packages boost subscriber count during Q3
Sling TV saw positive sequential growth as sports fans took advantage of Echostar's new lower-priced, flexible subscription TV options.
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Dish appeals after board voids adaptive bitrate video patent
Dish has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit after the USPTO voided elements of its adaptive bitrate patent.
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Dish Network, Sling TV to offer subscription bundles via Bango
The pact involves Bango's Digital Vending Machine, which allows for direct subscription purchases and unique bundles.
Warner Bros Discovery sues Sling over “Day Pass” feature
The company has joined Disney in alleging Sling TV's short-term subscriptions violate its distribution agreements.
Dish cuts 500 workers at Boost Mobile after spectrum sale to AT&T
The job cuts were the direct result of Echostar's spectrum sale to AT&T following pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Sling TV takes shot at ESPN amid lawsuit over Day Pass feature
A senior-level executive said the Day Pass feature is the plan that "ESPN and Disney don't want you to know about."
Disney, ESPN sue Sling TV over day pass subscriptions
Disney claims Sling TV's new day and weekend passes, which offer short-term access to ESPN, were launched without prior knowledge.
AT&T acquires spectrum licenses from Echostar amid FCC pressure
AT&T will buy $23 billion in spectrum from Echostar after FCC pressure, expanding its 5G reach while Echostar leans on AT&T for Boost Mobile service.