Suddenlink Communications has added programming from CBS, which is currently the nation’s top-rated broadcast network, to its VOD primetime lineup. With CBS in the fold, Suddenlink now offers free on demand programming from all four major broadcast networks, which also includes ABC, Fox and NBC. Suddenlink On Demand has more than 10,000 titles with many […]
Charter launches 1st national philanthropic initiative
Charter Communications has launched its first national philanthropic project, which was designed to improve 25,000 low-income homes across its footprint by 2020. The program, which is called “Charter our Community,” will impact 10 percent of the 250,000 low-income families in Charter communities living in homes deemed unsafe and unhealthy by the U.S. Department of Housing […]
Survey says improved customer satisfaction driving carrier Wi-Fi investments
We probably didn’t need a full-blown report to recognize that better Wi-Fi services can improve customer retention and reduce churn, but that’s one of the main takeaways from a Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) survey. The annual survey, which was compiled by research company Maravedis-Rethink, reported that 70 percent of the respondents said their main motivation […]
RCN tunes in more VOD Music Choice videos
Cable over builder RCN has beefed up its Music Choice videos by adding more than 3,000 new options on its VOD platform. The new Music Choice videos and original shows, which are available to RCN’s digital TV subscribers for free, represented a five-fold increase over RCN’s previous library. The new VOD music content is available […]
Report: Roku still rules the roost for streaming media devices
When it comes to streaming media players, Roku still reigns supreme followed by Google’s Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. According to a report by Parks Associates, Roku was the leading brand with 29 percent of sales in the United States while Chromecast took over second place from Apple TV with a market share […]
Alticast helps power Videotron’s new DVR
Alticast said its team of engineers and software played a key role in the development of Videotron’s new whole-home DVR, which can record up to eight shows at the same time and features 2 terabytes of storage. Videotron first announced its X8 DVR, which is made by Cisco, in August. The new HD DVR also […]
Shaw Business to offer improved Wi-Fi service for hospitality sector
Starting next month, Shaw Business will launch an upgraded managed Wi-Fi platform for its existing and new hospitality customers. Shaw’s turnkey Managed Guest WiFi service includes a complimentary site design and analysis to determine the optimal Wi-Fi offering for each property. “Consumers rank Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi availability as a critical factor in making hospitality […]
Dish, CBS agree to second extension
Video blackouts are a real buzz kill for those tryptophan-induced Thanksgiving comas, so on that note CBS and Dish Network agreed to extend their retransmission talks for the second time. The two sides had settled on a five-day extension on Nov. 20 before the second extension was announced Tuesday night. “A short-term extension into next […]
Kids’ VOD network Kabillion lands deal with Cablevision
Kabillion, a VOD network that features content for kids, recently reached a carriage agreement with Cablevision. With the Cablevision deal, Kabillion is now available to more than 50 million homes across the United States. Other programming partners for Kabillion include Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Verizon and Bright House Networks. Kabillion, which said it’s […]
Google Fiber takes wraps off of Austin pricing plans
Ahead of signing up customers next month for its 1-Gig service in some areas of Austin, Google Fiber has posted pricing details on its Website. Google Fiber’s standalone, symmetrical gigabit offering costs $70 a month while a bundle of 150 TV channels and the 1-Gig service checks in at $130 a month. DSLreports.com took note […]