Back in March 2012, Cablevision introduced a series of new Optimum video packages with more channels, and gave customers the option of remaining on a legacy package or taking one of the new offerings. More than 1mln have signed up for a new package. But for those who didn’t, the legacy train ride is ending and a potential price hike is coming. More on the story here.

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Sen John McCain’s (R-AZ) a la carte video bill has “no co-sponsors” and is “going nowhere,” Viacom pres/CEO Philippe Dauman said at the Nomura Global Media Summit Wed.
 

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DISH announced plans to offer $1.25 billion in senior notes Monday. The net proceeds of the offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of debt. “Between cash

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