Cable and Satellite Provider News
by Published on 09-17-2012 06:28 PM- Categories:
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Blair Westlake, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft’s Media & Entertainment Group, recently interviewed with FierceCable regarding Microsoft’s global campaign for live programming. The company is working with major providers such as Comcast, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse among others to bring live programing apps to the Xbox. Rather than pursue its own path as a virtual Multiple System Operator, Microsoft is opting for a distributor role, providing programming in collaboration with cable companies and utilizing the technology of the Xbox Kinect.
Microsoft’s Xbox is already one of the most widely used Internet devices in the world. By adding live programming, the system is capitalizing on interactive motion and voice features through Xbox Kinect and changing the approach to television. Kids will be able to engage with television shows such as Sesame Street, broadening their experience with a new range of educational opportunities.
...by Published on 09-13-2012 04:05 PM- Categories:
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Have you ever wanted to transfer a TV show or movie from your DVR to your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the go?
Current cable and satellite providers do not allow customers to transfer media like such off of a DVR, but an interview posted on FierceCable today with former Insight Communications CEO Michael Willner provides insight of how that will soon change.
...by Published on 09-13-2012 08:09 AM- Categories:
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Owners of iPads with a DirecTV subscription can take advantage of DirecTV's updated app, allowing them to receive streaming television both inside and now outside of their homes.
DirecTV's app is available for download through iTunes. The programming lineup includes access to over 60 networks and DirecTV's own Audience Network along with access to shows like the legal thriller Damages and an exclusive series called Call Me Fitz that features Jason Priestly, premiering September 25.
...by Published on 09-11-2012 07:50 AM- Categories:
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The financial media has turned its attention toward the largest cable operator in the US, Comcast, as the company upped their marketing spending by 12.8% during the second quarter of this fiscal year.
By contrast, much of the competition, including Verizon and AT&T, have lowered their advertising budgets considerably.
...by Published on 09-10-2012 12:45 PM- Categories:
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DirecTV subscribers were unable to watch the Utah-Northern Colorado game on August 30th, as Pac-12 Network couldn't reach an agreement with the American satellite television provider.
DirecTV aired the Arizona State-Northern Arizona game that same Thursday night, and also holds exclusive rights to 20 Pac-12 football games this season. Due to failed negotiations, however, Pac-12 put out a letter to fans which urges them to switch providers if they wish to continue viewing the numerous sporting events that can usually be watched on their network.
...by Published on 08-06-2012 06:10 AM- Categories:
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DirecTV, the largest broadcast satellite service provider in the United States, has announced that it is losing subscribers at the end of the second quarter, primarily as a result of tightening credit policies.
However, industry analysts have noted that consumer interest in paid satellite TV services has steadily decreased recently, reaching a plateau at the end of the second quarter. In a statement released on Thursday, DirecTV revealed that it lost 52.000 subscribers in the April-to-June period, compared to last year when it gained 26.000 subscribers during the same time-span.
...by Published on 08-03-2012 06:20 AM- Categories:
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Despite Battleship's poor box office performance, Comcast managed to increase its second quarter profits thanks to their impressive growth in cable operations, including high-speed internet subscribers.
The second largest cable company in the United States reported a net income of $1.35 billion, with 50 cents per share for their second quarter, namely from April to June. Compared to last year's second quarter performance, Comcast shares managed to go up 13 cents, surpassing industry analysts' expectation of 48 cents.
...by Published on 07-24-2012 06:20 AM- Categories:
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After a feud lasting nine days, Viacom and DirecTV finally managed to reach an agreement last Friday, and thus restoring several popular channel to subscribers, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV.
The full details of the new financial deal were not released to the press, but industry sources claim that Viacom managed to gain an increase of more than 20% in the fees paid by DirecTV, raising the amount that Viacom stands to gain to over $600 million each year.
...by Published on 07-04-2012 06:03 AM- Categories:
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Cable operator Comcast has agreed upon a settlement with the Federal Communications Comission, by which the company is to pay an $800 000 dollars government fee, as well as provide broadband internet access to clients who have not signed up for cable television services.
The FCC explained last Wednesday that Comcast's unexpected strategy is part of a consent decree to resolve an investigation concerning the cable operator's compliance with a series of merge conditions that resulted from the acquisition of media an entertainment company, NBCUniversal.
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