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Broadband only subscriptions gain steam at Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cablevision
For more than a decade, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications and other major MSOs have focused the bulk of their marketing efforts on selling triple-plays of subscription video, Internet and phone service to subscribers for about $90 monthly. But with demand for high-speed service outpacing sales of the industry's core pay TV product, more cable MSOs are beginning to tout broadband only options.
On the Hot Seat: Anthony Wood
Anthony Wood founded Saratoga, Calif.-based Roku in 2002 and has since helped the company bring Roku set-tops into 5 million homes. He formerly served as VP of Internet TV at Netflix, where he invented what is now known as the Roku streaming player. Wood is also the founder of ReplayTV, which was sold to DirecTV in December 2007. He spoke to FierceCable editor Mariko Hewer about the TV Everywhere trend, content streaming from the cloud and partnering with cable operators.
Growing pains: Auto login driving advances in TV Everywhere authentication
Comcast saw a backlash from both TV critics and subscribers in 2009, when its first TV Everywhere service, Fancast Xfinity Online, debuted. The service forced customers to install an application on their computers called Comcast Access before they could watch full-length episodes of programs. How far have authentication services come since then?
Top 10 Worst Programming Disputes of All Time
While clashes between programmers, cable operators and satellite TV providers have increased in recent years, content owners and distributors have been waging battles for decades. In this special report, FierceCable counts down some of the most memorable programming disputes.
Cable in the first quarter of 2013
Major cable operators will face a challenge topping the numbers they posted this time last year, when Cablevision and Charter Communications reported gains in basic video subscribers. Look for cable MSOs to continue to report growth in high-speed Internet subscribers and increased spending on marketing, network infrastructure and customer premise equipment.
Comcast running free Wi-Fi promo through July 4
Comcast plans to kick off a promotion on Friday in which it will offer free Wi-Fi service in New Jersey, California, Philadelphia and the greater Boston area, spokeswoman Jamila Patton told FierceCable.
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Cox scores out-of-home streaming rights for Okla. subs impacted by tornado
In response to the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, Cox Communications said Wednesday that it has reached agreements with programming suppliers which will allow it to stream dozens of networks to subscribers using mobile devices.
Time Warner Cable promotes Picciolo to SVP of technical operations
Time Warner Cable said Wednesday that it promoted 26-year industry veteran Deborah Picciolo to SVP of technical operations for its residential business.
Canby Telecom using Roku and Elemental to stream local TV channels
Video encoding vendor Elemental Technologies struck a deal with Oregon telco Canby Telecom which will allow it to offer subscribers the ability to stream local TV channels to high-speed Internet subscribers with Roku set-tops.
Goodman buying DirecTV installer Multiband for $116M
Wireless infrastructure provider Goodman Networks is expanding into the pay TV business, striking a deal to buy DirecTV installer Multiband Corp. for $116 million in cash.
Netflix, AOL, Sony bet on original content
In today's spotlight, FierceOnlineVideo takes a look at moves from online video providers Netflix, AOL and Sony's Crackle to hook Web surfers with original programming.
Microsoft to power cable and satellite TV navigation with Xbox One
Microsoft said it'll make interactive TV a core focus of the new Xbox One gaming console that it will begin selling later this year.
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LAS VEGAS--Walmart is looking to mobile technology to redefine the shopping experience for its retail customers. Speaking at the CTIA Wireless 2013 conference today, Gibu Thomas, global head of mobile at Walmart, said that the company's goal is to create mobile tools that are "indispensable for the customer when shopping in our stores."
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