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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.

Fubo offers sports-inclusive channels alongside general entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge networks. (Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package

The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo's current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.

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)

Wall Street reacts negatively to Fubo Q4 earnings

Executives at Fubo warned the company is likely to lose subscribers during Q1, a red flag that sent its stock price down 20 percent on Friday.

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

Fubo launches standalone package with Zee Entertainment channels

The company says the launch of the Zee Family package will be the first of many multicultural channel bundles to debut in the near future.

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

Lawmaker wants DOJ to probe Fubo pay TV deal with Disney

The letter, sent by Senator Elizabeth Warren, may or may not be effective — depending on whether the DOJ wants to focus its efforts on Fubo or Disney.

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.

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