Author: Jess Barnes
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Verizon Launches Broadband Service in Rural Areas
Verizon announced today that it has launched a new broadband service that will bring internet service to rural areas. The new broadband Internet service is now available in Savannah, GA; Springfield, MO; and Tri Cities, TN/VA/KY. Starting today, Verizon will expand home connectivity options to rural areas. “Our 4G LTE network keeps our customers connected…
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Comcast Plans to Refund Customers for Regional Sports Network Fees
When live sports were put on hold due to coronavirus concerns, customers started asking whether they would be refunded for the money they were paying for access to regional sports networks. In May, we reported that Comcast shifted blame for the lack of refunds to the leagues. At that time, Comcast made this statement: “Any…
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Sling TV Will Add Nick Jr. & BET to Orange Base Package in August
Earlier today, we reported that Sling TV will move Paramount Network from the Sling Blue base package to the Sling Blue Comedy Extra add-on on August 31. Sling TV has now shared with Cord Cutters News that Sling Orange will also be seeing a channel lineup change, with BET and Nick Jr. moving from the…
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Sling TV Will Move Paramount Network from Sling Blue to Add-On Bundle Next Month
Sling TV is notifying subscribers of an upcoming change to their channel lineup. At the end of August Paramount Network will be moved from the Sling Blue base package to the Comedy Extra add-on. Here’s the message from Sling TV: We want to let you know that on August 31st, Paramount Network will be moved…
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What’s New on CBS All Access?
This morning, ViacomCBS announced that it has started the expansion of CBS All Access, with the addition of content from across ViacomCBS’ networks. In that announcement, the company said that over 3,500 episodes were added to the streaming service today, with more to come. CBS All Access is offering a one month free trial of the CBS All…
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Bloody Disgusting Will Launch a Horror Streaming Service Just in Time for Halloween
Cinedigm and Bloody Disgusting announced a partnership today to launch a new horror streaming network, set to premiere this October. Bloody Disgusting will be the first and only free source of premium horror content, the companies shared in a press release. The channel will include horror classics, cult favorites, and original content. The ad-supported channel…
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Amazon Fire TV Will Keep HBO Now App, Rebranded as HBO
With WarnerMedia’s deal with Amazon to keep the HBO Now app on Fire TV devices set to expire tomorrow, July 31, the two companies have come to an agreement. Fire TV users who use the HBO Now app will still have access to the app which will be rebranded as “HBO” on August 1. While…
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ViacomCBS Expands CBS All Access with Content from Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon & More
ViacomCBS announced today that it has begun the expansion of CBS All Access to transform it into a “diversified super service.” Over 3,500 episodes from across ViacomCBS’ brands have been added to the service, including series from BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel and more. Along with the additional content, the service began rolling…
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Comcast Lost 477,000 TV Subscribers in Quarter 2 of 2020
Comcast reported today that it lost 477,000 video subscribers in the second quarter of 2020. Revenue was down by 12% from a year ago to $23.7 billion. Broadband made up for some of those losses with Comcast gaining 323,000 broadband subscribers, ahead of analysts’ average estimate of 247,000 net additions, according to research firm FactSet…
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Peacock Reaches 10 Million Sign Ups
In its quarterly earnings report this morning, Comcast shared a drop in revenue and the overall negative effects of COVID on the business but included a bright spot in for the quarter: the launch of Peacock. The new streaming service has reached 10 million sign ups, according to Comcast. Peacock launched nationwide on July 15,…