Massachusetts considers streaming tax to fund public access channels
The 5 percent tax is aimed at offsetting lower franchise fees collected from cable TV operators as cord-cutting grows.
The 5 percent tax is aimed at offsetting lower franchise fees collected from cable TV operators as cord-cutting grows.
A decision to move customers off traditional TV service along with increased competition in the broadband space impacted WOW!’s Q4 and year-end revenue, executives affirmed this week.
The losses were nearly offset by gains in the streaming cable TV replacement industry, which grew by 1.89 million customers during the year.
Comcast is rolling out a new interactive sports platform and will offer live odds from DraftKings on X1 set-top boxes this month.
Streaming’s revenue growth is attributed mainly to hybrid advertising-subscription models, according to Ampere.
Nexstar Media Group has appealed a $150,000 fine imposed against it over contract negotiations with Comcast concerning carriage of WPIX-TV two years ago.
Comcast continued to experience erosion in its TV and broadband businesses, but posted gains in new activations on Xfinity Wireless and Peacock during Q4 2023.
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast’s systems under a new multi-year deal.
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast’s systems under a new multi-year deal.
The incident is connected to a security issue with Citrix, a technology provider Comcast and other companies use for various services.