The Daily
Allen on Weather Channel Plus Launch
Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen is putting everything that he has learned into the development and launch of his latest venture, Weather Channel Plus. Read More
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Top Stories
AT&T Closes DirecTV Divestiture
AT&T and TPG Capital have officially closed on their deal to establish DirecTV as a separate video company. Read More
Infrastructure Bill Details Released
After weeks of speculation, the Senate has released the bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiated by President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers. Read More
GCI Eyes Bethel Expansion
GCI and Tribal health organization Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation have plans to apply for a $53 million NTIA grant for a project that would bring fiber internet to Bethel, Alaska. Read More
Vizio Gives Streamer a Facelift
VIZIO’s WatchFree+ free streaming service unveiled a redesigned programming guide and an expanded content offering Monday. Read More
Charter Wins New Broadband Subs With Help from EBB
Charter’s investments in its broadband network continue to pay dividends. The operator welcomed another 365,000 internet customers during 2Q21. Read More
T-Mobile Sees Stable Second Quarter
T-Mobile saw 1.4 million net additions in 2Q21 with total revenue of $14.5 billion, down from 1Q21’s $19.8 billion in revenues, but still a 10% increase YOY. Read More
Univision Announces Stream Team
Univision made more leadership team appointments for its recently-unveiled global streaming service. Read More
C-SPAN’s Last ‘Communicators’
C-SPAN’s “The Communicators” is airing its last episode on Saturday at 6:30pm ET after 16 years on the public affairs network. Read More
Comcast Enjoys Record Broadband, Mobile Highs
Comcast is still waiting for that post-COVID broadband slowdown to hit. Read More
