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Fubo

Fubo TV, Inc. ($FUBO, operating as Fubo) is a streaming technology provider that operates a sports-centric service called Fubo in the United States, Canada and Spain, as well as a similar product called Molotov in France.

In the United States, Fubo offers a number of broadcast and cable networks through its programming partners, including the Walt Disney Company (ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic), Comcast’s NBC Universal (NBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Bravo, MSNBC), Fox Corporation (Fox, Fox News, Fox Sports 1, Fox Business), Paramount Global (CBS, MTV, VH1, BET, CBS Sports Network, Paramount Network), the E. W. Scripps Company (Ion, Laff, Grit, Scripps News), Sinclair (Comet, Charge, TBD, The Nest, Bally Sports) and others.

Fubo also owns or operates a number of free, ad-supported streaming TV channels, including the Fubo Sports Network and Maximum Effort Channel.

Fubo is based in New York City.

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Fubo distributing sports network on low-power TV stations

Fubo's decision to distribute its signal on low-power TV stations makes it technically available in major TV markets, even if few people can actually watch those stations.

Super Bowl LIX on Tubi graphic

Tubi experiences lowest streaming lag during Super Bowl LIX

Tubi came the closest to delivering real-time action from Super Bowl LIX compared to other streaming services, according to a report published by Phenix.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo bringing sports network to broadcast, but plans are light on details

The company claims Fubo Sports Network will eventually reach over-the-air TV users in 100 markets, but didn't announce affiliation or time-brokerage deals with any broadcaster.

Fubo's live television service is widely supported on connected TV devices as well as phones, tablets and computers.

Fubo rolls out price increase on pay TV service

Just weeks after announcing a deal with Disney to merge its pay TV businesses, Fubo is raising the price of its most-affordable streaming TV plan.

C-SPAN logo during broadcast

Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN

Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.

The logo of the Maximum Effort Channel. (Courtesy image)

Ryan Reynolds, Fubo-backed Maximum Effort Channel shuts down

Fubo and actor-comedian Ryan Reynolds have walked away from the Maximum Effort Channel, with the FAST network shutting down earlier this month.

(Stock image, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo subscriber sues Disney over “monopolistic” practices

A Fubo subscriber is suing the Walt Disney Company for alleged anticompetitive practices over the distribution of ESPN.

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal

DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo.

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Law firm investigating Fubo over pay TV merger with Disney

A New York law firm is probing whether Fubo's agreement to merge its pay TV business with that of Disney was in the best interest of shareholders.

The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)

Fubo, WBD signal willingness to restart carriage negotiations

The discussions were sparked by Fubo's willingness to settle its lawsuit over Venu Sports for $220 million.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Disney to merge Hulu with Live TV business with Fubo

Fubo agrees to drop its antitrust lawsuit over Venu Sports, and accept a $220 million settlement while agreeing to build out Disney's sports and broadcast streaming product.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Optimum offers customers discount on Fubo as dispute with MSG Networks continues

Even with the promotion offered by Optimum, Fubo is a more-expensive option to get MSG Networks compared to MSG Plus.

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