The Skinny

Figure skating, ski jumping and snowboarding will dominate NBCU properties over the next few weeks thanks to the Beijing Olympics. 4K Ultra HD feeds will be available, but not all distributors are offering access to the enhanced footage. Earnings season is officially in full swing, but broadband growth isn't the top storyline. Wireless was king for Comcast and Charter, and both operators saw the best quarters yet for their Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile services.

Some MVPDs Sit Out 4K Olympics, Comcast NBCU is All In
When the Winter Olympics kicks off Friday, NBCUniversal will be offering 4K Ultra HD coverage, but that doesn’t necessarily mean viewers will be able to see it. Read More »
 
 
Charter Celebrates Mobile Win Amid Broadband Slowdown
Charter’s executive team told investors Friday on the company’s 4Q21 earnings call that while broadband growth slowed, its wireless business soared to new heights. Read More »
 
 
How Does Sports Betting Affect the Integrity of the Game?
How can the industry help ensure responsible gambling and that wagering doesn’t impact the integrity of sports? Here’s what experts had to say. Read More »
 
 
Comcast Sees Wireless Soar Amid Broadband Slowdown
Comcast ’s broadband business slowed as 2021 came to a close, but the provider still managed to bring in 212,000 broadband net additions for 4Q21. For the full year, the company recorded 1.3 million Read More »
 
 
It’s Complicated: Warner Bros Discovery is Coming But Questions Remain
AT&T pinpointed a more exact closing date for the WarnerMedia-Discovery transaction, saying it looks likely to close in 2Q22. Read More »
 
 
Is Verizon Ready to Compete with Cable?
Verizon is making progress toward its goal of developing connectivity products that can compete with those from traditional cable providers, but has it done enough to convince investors and consumers that it is worth betting on? Read More »
 
 
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