Today's House E&C markup of privacy bill #APRA and Kids Online Safety Act cancelled

.Alan Davidson reveals at Fiber Connect 2024 that NTIA will soon be releasing a guidelines document outlining a process for states to use alternate technologies like LEO satellite and unlicensed wireless to connect folks in hard-to-reach areas with BEAD funding.

WBD, Fox and ESPN sports streamer will be available at a launch price of $42.99 per month for the service. Those signing up will get that price for 12 months and can cancel at any time.

Just in: Sixth Circuit grants broadband provider stay in Title II case. #netneutrality

Broadcasting & Cable Mag, which made its debut in 1931 as Broadcasting Magazine, is officially no more. Media reporters that started there include John Lippman (former LAT & WSJ), David Crook (former LAT/WSJ) and Cynthia Littleton. It was considered the bible of TV and radio. RIP

Statement from The Walt Disney Company and ESPN regarding DirecTV More: bit.ly/3Z9pm3Q

DirecTV files complaint at FCC, claiming Disney has failed to negotiate in good faith.

Spoke with ⁦Jason Coyle⁩, President of Chicago Sports Network, about its launch Tuesday and what’s in store for fans. “My priority, first and foremost, is to create a great experience for our fans, and everything else goes from there” cablefax.com/distribution/w…

#BREAKING: Diamond Sports Group close to naming and branding rights agreement with FanDuel sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/…

Hot off the press! Cablefax’s Diversity & Pride List. Pick up a copy of the magazine during #DiversityWeek or read online at CablefaxDiversity.com

Scoop! Some big names are taking up Cox Communications on its voluntary buyout program. New corporate structure will feature two units--Business and Residential. cablefax.com/distribution/c…

A beautiful day to have a correspondent live in Cincy!

Verizon and Tegna reach retransmission consent renewal.

Venu Sports, the proposed virtual MVPD service from ESPN, FOX & Warner Bros. Discovery, will be discontinued The collective decision by the three companies not to move forward with the contemplated joint venture is effective immediately More: bit.ly/40p4t4O

We won a court order to temporarily block the White House's chaotic pause on federal funding.   I will keep fighting to protect essential services like childcare services that millions of Americans depend on. The rule of law is not subject to the whims of the president.

As expected, ESPN officially opts out of its media deal with MLB after the 2025 season. Full statement:

BREAKING: Altice USA and MSG Networks have agreed on a new carriage deal. MSG Networks is back on Optimum video lineups.

And away we go for National Content & Technology Cooperative WEC 2025. Lou Borrelli kicks the event off before handing things to Shelly Palmer, CEO of The Palmer Group, who will discuss AI and what to expect in the next 12 months.

Breaking: Comcast and YES Network avoid carriage blackout. “Comcast and YES have reached an agreement for continued distribution of YES Network” - joint statement from the pair.

if i was on Love Island i wouldn’t be fighting anyone or starting drama i would just be playing mermaids in the pool the whole time. they’ve got that giant beautiful pool and nobody’s using it