FCC Chairman orders agency to investigate Comcast’s DEI initiatives
The chairman, Brendan Carr, suggested Comcast’s diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs may violate federal employment law.
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Comcast renews WBD distribution agreement, gets bundling rights to Max
Comcast will be able to bundle Max and Discovery Plus on Xfinity TV, Sky and Now TV in several countries.
Comcast launches Now TV Latino with Spanish channels, Peacock Premium
Comcast’s Now TV Latino offers more than two dozen broadcast, cable and FAST channels along with Peacock Premium for just $10 per month.
Comcast believes pure fiber is biggest broadband competitor
Comcast is focused on increasing revenue from broadband subscribers as competition from fiber-based services continue to mount, a cable executive said this week.
Comcast will introduce streaming TV marketplace with Peacock, Netflix
Comcast is readying plans to introduce its own subscription streaming TV marketplace called Stream Saver, the company’s CEO affirmed on Tuesday.
Ofcom revises accessibility code to include streaming TV services
The code requires video program providers to offer accessibility features like subtitles and descriptive audio.
British police crack down on modified Fire TV sticks
British police interviewed nearly a dozen individuals who were allegedly connected to the development and sale of illegally-modified Amazon Fire TV sticks in the country.
FCC examines challenges for independent video programmers
The federal regulator is weighing whether additional rules on the distribution of independent and underrepresented programming are necessary.
Some Sky customers to get Paramount Plus for free
ViacomCBS and Comcast’s Sky Group have signed a pact that will see Sky Q users get first bite at Paramount Plus.
Comcast to open retail stores in UK for Sky satellite
Comcast will soon open retail Sky television stores to sell TV and other services directly to customers.
Sky customers getting Disney Plus later this month
Satellite broadcaster Sky has struck a non-exclusive agreement with the Walt Disney Company to bring the new streaming service Disney Plus to Sky Q set-top boxes later this month.