Satellite TV Industry News
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Groups Seek Wholesaling, Other Conditions On Dish WaiverJohn Eggerton, May 18, 2012Some public-interest groups have asked the FCC to put conditions on any grant of terrestrial wireless broadband licenses for spectrum that had been reserved for satellite-delivered service. More
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Al Jazeera to Kick Off Pair of Soccer Channels in U.S. this AugustMike Reynolds, May 17, 2012There will be a new pair of soccer networks kicking it around for Stateside distribution and viewers this summer. More
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Verizon/SpectrumCo Critics Hammer Telco Over DSL DecisionJohn Eggerton, May 17, 2012Verizon's decision earlier this month to discontinue standalone DSL service has provided ammunition to critics of its deal to buy advanced wireless spectrum from cable's SpectrumCo. More
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DirecTV Cuts Satellite Broadband Deals With ViaSat, Hughes To Blanket U.S.By Todd Spangler, May 16, 2012DirecTV announced agreements with satellite broadband providers ViaSat and Hughes Network Systems -- which is owned by Charlie Ergen's EchoStar -- promising it will offer TV and high-speed Internet bundles across the entire U.S. later this year. More
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Cox Falls, FiOS Rises On ACSI's TV Customer-Satisfaction SurveyBy Todd Spangler, May 15, 2012Cox Communications, which historically has beaten cable peers in customer satisfaction, saw its rating drop 6% in the past year on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey. More
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In Q1, Dish, DirectTV Give Investors Something to Like
By Mike Farrell, May 14, 2012In a bit of a role reversal last week, Dish Network reported stronger than expected first-quarter new customer additions while perennial satellite subscriber leader DirecTV came in slightly short of analysts’ expectations, a result of its plan to deliver steady, profitable growth. More
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AMC: Dish Spat Could Have ‘Material Effect’ By Mike Farrell, May 14, 2012AMC Networks’ ongoing carriage battle with Dish Network continued last week, with the programmer’s CEO, Josh Sapan, telling analysts the dispute could have a “material effect” on the company if its channels go dark for a lengthy period. More
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Dish Fights to Own ‘TV Everywhere’ By Todd Spangler, May 14, 2012Dish Network still insists that it, alone, has the right to use “TV Everywhere” — a move that has cable operators and others in a tizzy. More
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Univision Sees Broad Audience for ABC Venture By Mike Reynolds and Andrea Morabito, May 14, 2012Univision Networks president Cesar Conde believes the new joint-venture 24/7 English-language TV news, information and lifestyle network from the U.S. Spanish-language media leader and ABC News will draw from both the Hispanic community and from the general populace. More
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Dish Boosts Video Quality In 'TV Everywhere' iPad AppBy Todd Spangler, May 11, 2012
Dish Network released a revamped app iPad app for "TV Everywhere" access that improves video performance -- particularly for the new iPad's higher-resolution screen -- enhances the on-screen guide and also allows access to the operator's Blockbuster on-demand titles.
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AT&T U-verse to Launch Univision's Three New Cable ChannelsMike Reynolds, May 11, 2012Univision Communications and AT&T U-verse have reached a multiyear, multiplatform deal that includes carriage of the U.S. Spanish-language media leader's three new cable networks, as well as authenticated access across an array of vehicles. More
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Dish Launches New Ad-Skipping ServiceJon Lafayette (Broadcasting & Cable), May 10, 2012Dish Network is introducing a new feature on its DVRs called Auto Hop that allows customers to skip all commercials for most recorded high-definition programs shown on the Big 4 networks, when watched the day after they air. More
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Sapan: Dish Dispute Could Have 'Material' EffectMike Farrell, May 10, 2012
AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan told analysts Thursday that its ongoing carriage dispute with Dish Network could have a "material effect" on the networks if its channels are dropped by the satellite giant for a lengthy period.
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Time Warner Cable Sports to Tip Off Lakers-Centric RSNs on Oct. 1Mike Reynolds, May 10, 2012
It's official now: Time Warner Cable will tip off its two regional sports networks, centering on the Los Angeles Lakers, on Oct. 1.
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White: Sunday Ticket Promo 'One-Time Opportunity'Mike Farrell, May 9, 2012
DirecTV chairman and CEO Mike White said its sometime controversial NFL Sunday Ticket promotions is a "one-time opportunity" for the satellite giant to drive renewals of the popular sports package while at the same time expanding its base to less passionate football fans.
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Mixed Q1 Bag At DirecTVMike Farrell, May 8, 2012DirecTV delivered a mixed bag in the first quarter, with domestic operations showing signs of slowing while its Latin American businesses continued to shine. More
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Dish Insists 'TV Everywhere' Isn't Generic Or DescriptiveBy Todd Spangler, May 7, 2012
As part of a trademark fight over "TV Everywhere" that could stretch into next year, Dish Network has argued that the term is neither generic nor merely descriptive -- and claims its use of "TV Everywhere" has become successfully associated in consumers' minds with the satellite TV operator's Slingbox-enabled DVRs.
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Dish Chief Says Online 'Devalues' ContentMike Farrell, May 7, 2012Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen told analysts Monday the reasons behind his decision not to renew carriage deals with AMC Networks have more to do with low ratings, adding that making shows available online "devalues" content for distributors. More
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Dish Not Interested in Buying More Wireless SpectrumMike Farrell, May 7, 2012Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen said the satellite giant is not looking to buy additional wireless spectrum - including that of troubled LightSquared - as it awaits Federal Communications Commission approval for transfer of the spectrum it already owns. More
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AMC: Dish Drop Tied to Voom By Mike Reynolds and Todd Spangler, May 7, 2012Soon after a New York appellate court ruled that ongoing litigation over the now-defunct Voom HD service should head to trial, Dish Network has said it plans to remove Voom parent AMC Networks’ channels from its air. More
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