This week Ohio-based MCTV announced its fiber-to-the-home project, dubbed “Excellerate Internet,” at a news conference with Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH). We recently chatted with MCTV president Bob Gessner about the fiber initiative and other innovations as part of the Cablefax Video Series sponsored by CSG International.

Gessner believes the project could allow it to jump into the IP video world and even potentially have customers bring their own boxes. Check out the full video here.

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DirecTV Bringing Glance AI to Gemini Next Year

Glance AI rolled out on Samsung Galaxy phones this summer, allowing users to browse looks, save them, try on clothes and more through a personal AI experience. Now, it’s coming to its first U.S. television provider with DirecTV Gemini devices slated to begin rolling out the feature in 2026.

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