Satellite TV DirecTV to Allow Subscribers to Opt Out of Local Stations Subscribers would have $12 lopped off their monthly bills Majority of Pay-TV Customers Think They're Wasting Money on Their Subscriptions Cordcutting.com survey says subscribers only view 15 channels out of an average 190 channel lineup Satellite TV Innovator Ken Kelly Dead Kelly’s antenna designs helped make satellite TV and radio possible Latest about Satellite TV Pay TV Subscriber Losses Drop to 305K in Q1 By Jeff Baumgartner published 17 May 18 Top MVPDs shed a net 515K in year-ago quarter, Leichtman Research Group says AT&T Pulls HBO, Cinemax Off DISH, Sling-TV By Tom Butts published 1 November 18 Move represents first time in HBO's history it goes dark on a major pay-TV provider. Study: US OTT Revenue Climbed 41 percent in 2017 By Mike Farrell published 17 April 18 ‘Couch Potato’ report estimates that OTT revenue, subs will continue to gain ground on traditional TV Paywizard: Cord-Cutting Trend Offset by 'Pay-TV Polygamists' By Claudia Kienzle published 5 April 18 Kagan: U.S. Pay TV Costs Rose 74% Since 2000 By Tom Butts published 26 April 18 The average household is paying nearly double in subscription costs to pay TV since 2000, representing an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 74 percent, according to Kagan. Comcast Formalizes Cash Offer To Outbid Fox For Sky By Jon Lafayette published 25 April 18 Comcast formally announced that it was making a cash offer for Sky plc that is higher than 21 Century Fox’s bid for the satellite company. Business FCC Sets Comment Dates on MVPD Notification Rule Changes By Tom Butts published 6 August 19 Commission wants to change notification process to electronic delivery. Regulatory and Standards Get the TV Tech NewsletterThe professional video industry's #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. Sign up below.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1NextGen TV Launches In Portland, Maine2Mattel to Launch First FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus3NAB Board Election Results Announced4Amagi Names Richard Perkett Chief Product Officer5FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
Pay TV Subscriber Losses Drop to 305K in Q1 By Jeff Baumgartner published 17 May 18 Top MVPDs shed a net 515K in year-ago quarter, Leichtman Research Group says
AT&T Pulls HBO, Cinemax Off DISH, Sling-TV By Tom Butts published 1 November 18 Move represents first time in HBO's history it goes dark on a major pay-TV provider.
Study: US OTT Revenue Climbed 41 percent in 2017 By Mike Farrell published 17 April 18 ‘Couch Potato’ report estimates that OTT revenue, subs will continue to gain ground on traditional TV
Kagan: U.S. Pay TV Costs Rose 74% Since 2000 By Tom Butts published 26 April 18 The average household is paying nearly double in subscription costs to pay TV since 2000, representing an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 74 percent, according to Kagan.
Comcast Formalizes Cash Offer To Outbid Fox For Sky By Jon Lafayette published 25 April 18 Comcast formally announced that it was making a cash offer for Sky plc that is higher than 21 Century Fox’s bid for the satellite company.
FCC Sets Comment Dates on MVPD Notification Rule Changes By Tom Butts published 6 August 19 Commission wants to change notification process to electronic delivery.