Dish Network

Agreement includes SVOD and ad free services

But Sling TV sheds customers for first time

After federal court win, companies say deal could be closed by April

Patent application reveals new scheme for keeping tabs on how digital content is distributed

Price for ‘Blue’ and ‘Orange’ together jumps to $45; vMVPD also adds Fox News, MSNBC and HLN to Blue tier

Honolulu-based BBiTV accuses U-verse, DirecTV and Dish of infringing on four streaming media patents

Announcement is said to be first in a series of Google Nest integrations into Hopper and Wally receivers set to roll out in coming months

Second generation box features new upright design

Bernie Han takes over for Daniel McCarthy as debt restructuring looms

Virtual MVPD is now viewable on more than 20 device platforms

Attrition is down from 367,000 a year ago; Sling TV added 214,000 users during the quarter

How hard is it to use a computer, including a smartphone or set-top box safely? Answer: really hard!

RSN loses Cubs programming

Stations return after two-month blackout

Co-founded by former Starz CRO Michael Thornton, ex Disney exec Tres Izzard, and former DirecTV operative Carl Crabill, new pay TV service aims for rural consumers with limited broadband access

New streaming service will use will use Broadpeak’s BkM100 video delivery mediator and the BkS350 origin and packing server

Customers in 10 states without RSN as NHL season nears

RSN warned of blackout on Wednesday