Author: Jess Barnes
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DISH Loses Local Stations in 42 Markets
Over the weekend, local stations in 42 markets owned by Scripps were dropped by DISH when the two companies failed to come to an agreement on a carriage deal. Unsurprisingly, both Scripps and DISH are pointing the finger at the other when it comes to why a deal couldn’t be made to keep the channels…
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How to Watch Fox Sports Ohio Without Cable
Fans of the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets can catch games on Fox Sports Ohio on a few streaming services. With the MLB set to start their season this week and other leagues soon to follow, many cord cutters are looking for ways to watch their favorite teams without cable. Here’s how to…
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Redbox Free Live TV Adds 10 Channels to Its Lineup
Redbox is expanding its free channel lineup today, with the addition of ten new channels. You’ll now find these channels on Redbox Free Live TV: America’s Test Kitchen Complex The Design Network Real Nosey Funny or Die beIN Sports Outside TV Chive TV Voyager Documentaries Hungry Just for Laughs Gags Redbox launched its free streaming…
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G4 Network is Coming Back
G4, the tech and gaming focused network, is on its way back to your TV screen. During Comic-Con@Home today, IGN shared an official teaser trailer, ending with the tagline “We never stopped playing.” The video ends with “2021” on the screen, giving us hope that the fan favorite channel will be making its comeback next…
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American Television Alliance Responds to Blackout of Locals on DISH
Earlier this week, Apollo Global Management blacked out local channels in 10 markets for DISH customers. The blackout was the end result of negotiations between DISH and Cox, before Apollo acquired the stations. Today, the American Television Alliance (ATVA) responded to Apollo’s blackout with the following statement. “It is disappointing to hear that Apollo Global…
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Comcast Makes Last Minute Deal to Carry Marquee (And How to Watch Without Cable)
Chicago Cubs RSN Marquee Sports Network has made a last minute deal for Comcast to carry the channel, just in time for the start of the MLB’s shortened season. “We finished our negotiations with Comcast to carry Marquee and it will be available in all Xfinity homes,” Crane Kenney, Cubs president of business operations for…
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Verizon Lost 81,000 Video Customers to Cord Cutting in Q2 2020
In today’s quarterly earnings announcement, Verizon reported a loss of 81,000 video customers in the second quarter of 2020. Verizon noted that the losses were “reflecting the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings.” Once again, the company focused on internet additions, reporting 10,000 new Fios internet customers. The number was lower than…
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Watch STIRR’s Baseball Movie Lineup to Celebrate the Start of the MLB Season, All for Free
The free streaming service STIRR has a lineup of baseball content for the weekend and it all starts tonight. Note: this is a sponsored post. All baseball opinions are our own, but we won’t judge you for cheering for the wrong team. Here’s some of the content you’ll see over the next few days, in…
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How to Watch Marquee Sports Network Without Cable
Fans of the Chicago Cubs can catch games on Marquee on two streaming services. With the MLB set to start their season this week and other leagues soon to follow, many cord cutters are looking for ways to watch their favorite teams without cable. Here’s how to do it. Note: only viewers who live in…
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AT&T 5G is Now Nationwide
AT&T announced today that its 5G network for consumers and businesses is now nationwide. All current AT&T unlimited wireless plans will come with AT&T 5G a no additional cost, beginning August 7. “Just as our lives have shifted in the past few months, so has our expectation of wireless technology,” said Jeff McElfresh, CEO of…