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Kagan: Why Comcast Xfinity is selling NBC and what’s next for cable TV?

RCR Wireless

What is happening to the world of cable television? Once upon a time, way back in the 1990s, Comcast was one of many tiny cable television providers, run by Ralph Roberts. Back then, the original AT&T acquired Telecommunications Inc. TCI was the largest cable TV behemoth at the time.

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Comcast Spins Off Cable Channels to Tackle Streaming Shift

VoIP Review

Comcast , a leading US telecommunications company, plans to spin off several of its cable TV channels into a new entity. As viewer preferences change and streaming services gain popularity, traditional cable networks have experienced declining revenues. As digital consumption rises, cable networks need to pivot and innovate.

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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Broadband Breakfast

2, 2024 - Cable operators that need satellite services to receive TV programming are concerned about SES's proposed $3.1 NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. Telecommunications Service Sector.

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Consolidated Telephone Company and Meeker Cooperative Light and Power launch MC Fiber

Blandin on Broadband

To do this, the company will utilize their expertise in plowing, cable pulling and blowing as well as directional boring for mainline and drop fiber projects, according to the news release. Consolidated Telephone Company is a technology adviser and a full-service telecommunications company.

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Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles

Broadband Breakfast

Section 224(f)(1) mandates that utilities must provide cable television systems and telecommunications carriers with nondiscriminatory access to any pole, duct, conduit, or right-of-way they own or control.

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FCC's Rosenworcel Wants to Address Consumer Pain Points

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Monday shared a notice of inquiry that would seek information on ways to improve provider service to phone, cable and broadband customers.  The agency is currently reviewing comments to its proposal. 

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Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access

Broadband Breakfast

UTOPIA (Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency) Fiber is the group of 11 Utah cities that joined together in 2004 to build, deploy, and operate a fiber to the home network to every business and household within their communities. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services.