Franchise Fees Missouri State Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Stop Local Taxes on Netflix, Hulu and Other Streaming Companies Netflix, which just started billing its Florida subscribers for state taxes, is also trying to stop sales taxes on streaming service in Colorado Texas Cities Sue Streaming Services for Franchise Fees Two dozen localities file suit, others said to be joining Netflix and Hulu Beat Another Local Town in Sprawling Court Battle Over Cable Franchise Fees Ruling against the Northern Los Angeles desert suburb of Lancaster is the streaming biz's latest victory in its effort to fight imposition of 5% local taxes Latest Franchise Fees Appeals Court Upholds FCC Franchise Fee Order By John Eggerton last updated 27 May 21 Agrees that franchise authority non-cash exactions are fees subject to cap Multichannel News Markey & Co. Ask FCC to Rethink Franchise Fee Item By John Eggerton published 30 July 19 Multichannel News ‘Double Dipping’ Taxes NCTA’s Patience By John Eggerton published 29 April 19 Multichannel News NCTA Finds Allies in Franchise-Fee Fight By John Eggerton published 6 May 19 Multichannel News NCTA: LFA's Franchise Fee Decision Stay Request Fails on All Counts By John Eggerton published 22 October 19 Multichannel News FCC, DOJ, Defend Franchise Fee Decisions By John Eggerton published 11 August 20 Multichannel News NEXT TV NEWSLETTERThe smarter way to stay on top of the streaming and OTT industry. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MOST READ1Jacquie Walker, Longtime Buffalo Anchor, Stepping Down From Desk 2Spulu Raises 'Competition Concerns' Among House Reps3‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff Is in the Works at Apple TV Plus 4Comcast Extends ‘Now’ Brand With Low-Priced, Prepaid Home Broadband and Mobile Products5Weekly Cable Ratings: Fox News Dunks TBS, TNT’s ‘March Madness’ Title Game Coverage to Recapture Primetime Crown
Appeals Court Upholds FCC Franchise Fee Order By John Eggerton last updated 27 May 21 Agrees that franchise authority non-cash exactions are fees subject to cap
NCTA: LFA's Franchise Fee Decision Stay Request Fails on All Counts By John Eggerton published 22 October 19