Always a ratings powerhouse, the presidential debates have been especially beneficial for the Fox News. It beat out its cable news competitors with Mon’s final debate, just as it did with the 2 others (and the veep debate). It also was the #1 cable net in prime last week with a 2.8 HH rating. Read on for more cable rankings and a recap on both Presidential candidates’ mention of cybersecurity during the debate.

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) slammed the FCC’s net neutrality rules in a report dubbed “The Imperial Presidency” Tues.
 
According to Jefferies analyst George Notter, AT&T is looking to expand its U-Verse footprint, potentially benefiting equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent. Here’s what the extension could mean.
 
RFD-TV and Rural TV parent Rural Media bought FamilyNet (14.8mln homes) from Interactive Television and Gaming Nets (formerly Comstar Media).

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