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Allen Media Group Looking to Buy Black News Channel
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has emerged as the leading candidate to purchase Black News Channel for $11 million. Read More
MyBundle.TV CEO Offers Update, Previews AVOD Service Launch
Live TV streaming management platform MyBundle.TV has set itself apart from the competition by partnering with broadband companies to offer their customers an easy way to access the content they want. Read More
MVPDs Speak on Pole Attachment Reform
Cable operators heard the call of the FCC when it asked for comments on pole attachment regulatory reform, and they’re ready for the agency to understand their grievances with pole owners. Read More
Fubo, Univision Reach Agreement
After going back and forth on pricing for a carriage agreement renewal, fuboTV and Univision struck a deal this morning. Read More
FCC Fines for EBB Fraud
The FCC proposed a forfeiture of $220,210 against Kyle Traxler and Cleo Communications for apparently willfully and repeatedly engaging in conduct that violated the Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program rules and violating the federal wire fraud statute. Read More
Chapek Contract Renewed for Three Years
The Walt Disney Company board voted unanimously to extend Bob Chapek’s contract as CEO for three years. Chapek’s contract was set to expire in February 2023. Read More
Faxies Winners Shine at CFX Virtual Event
Congratulations to all of the 2022 FAXIES winners! If you missed this afternoon’s virtual celebration, check out the just-released issue of Cablefax: The Magazine for a rundown of the industry’s best PR and marketing campaigns, people and teams. Read More
Breezeline Moves into Massachusetts
The mayor of Amesbury, Massachusetts, signed a new cable license agreement this week for Breezeline to provide service to the city. It’ll face off against incumbent Comcast. This now puts the Cogeco-owned operator in 13 states. Read More
S&P Forecasts Slow Cable Growth
A combination of telecommunication providers focusing on FTTH network upgrades and wireless providers launching fixed wireless services could slow cable companies’ growth, a new S&P report claims. The financial analytics company sees the sector’s credit quality as “solid,” but if EBITDA or HSD revenue growth plateaus or declines, ratings could change. Read More
