The Skinny

Last week’s Independent Show had plenty to talk about, from the evolving pay TV bundle to the future of cable networks. Disney’s Jimmy Zasowski said about 150 NCTC members have signed on to offer ESPN Unlimited, with more operators in the queue and Disney looking for ways to better connect the DTC product with traditional video. Meanwhile, Cable One CEO Jim Holanda is tackling different challenges as he looks to turn around a company facing fiber and fixed wireless competition. And rest assured: AI, MVNO dealings and beyond made their way into TIS26 discussions.

Operators Warm Up to ESPN Unlimited
About 150 of NCTC’s roughly 700 member companies have signed on to offer ESPN Unlimited to their traditional video subscribers—a modest but growing start, according to Disney’s top distribution executive. Read More »
 
 
Cable One CEO: Try Everything
Cable One’s new CEO didn’t take The Independent Show’s mainstage pretending that he had all the answers. Read More »
 
 
NCTC Members Test AI's Potential
Answering a customer’s billing question costs Conway Corp. about $10.50 when a human picks up the phone. With AI, that drops to $6.50—and 40% of callers never need a human at all. Read More »
 
 
FCC's Trusty Ready to Listen
As ACA Connects gets ready to ditch its annual Washington Summit next year for three fly-in events targeting lawmakers on the Hill, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty gave the organization its marching orders: tell us more. Read More »
 
 
NCTC MVNO Lessons
NCTC continues to enhance its MVNO offering, announcing a new program for device subsidies, financing, trade-ins, upgrades and protection. Read More »
 
 
Memo From Legal
With AI a prevalent theme at NCTC and ACA Connects’ Independent Show, general counsel had a few precautions to share at a breakout panel. Read More »
 
 
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