California governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill that restores net neutrality in the state of California. While this legislative decision received a lot of media coverage, another piece of legislation was passed without receiving much attention. More
During the second quarter of 2018, broadband providers gained 455,000 customers. Comcast is the company that grew its customer base the most. Compared to last year’s second quarter, twice as many subscribers were added to broadband providers’ customer base.
Streaming has been presented as a disruptive innovation for traditional TV ever since Netflix launched its online streaming service in 2007. Some aspects such as making content available on several devices have been disruptive and have forced cable TV providers to adapt to new expectations, but is the experience delivered to viewers a real innovation? More
Cable providers have had their share of bad news lately. Analysts have been predicting an increasingly negative outlook for cable, pointing to advances in technology and a supposed dwindling interest in PayTV. More
The FCC report on internet access services released in February 2018 seemed to reveal an encouragingly steady growth in internet access across the United States. However, it drew significant criticism for its data sources and usage, with many people pointing out that the increase in access is still woefully insufficient for many rural and underserved communities. More
Increasing broadband coverage not only supports rural communities through access to the internet, improved job opportunities and enhanced access to services such as telemedicine and educational materials, it is also a boon to service providers looking to tap into new markets. Fortunately for both parties, the FCC’s campaign to bring internet to large rural parts of the U.S. is finally beginning to come to fruition. More
Elon Musk has never dreamt small. His idea for creating Starlink, a full satellite-based broadband infrastructure, is one of his most ambitious. The FCC has already granted approval for this large-scale, five-year project, and SpaceX has launched two test satellites to prove viability. More
In the war for the future of media, few battles will be market-altering as that of Comcast versus Disney for the acquisition of Fox. In late 2017, Disney announced that it would be buying out Fox, only to find its deal threatened by a potentially sweeter offer from Comcast. There is some history between the companies: In 2004, Comcast made an unsolicited bid for Disney, which was (disdainfully) rejected. Regardless of who wins the war, the resulting conglomerate will reorient the landscape of TV. More
Is pay TV entering its final years or can traditional pay TV providers evolve to survive in a market that is now in a constant state of flux? Traditional pay TV services have been around since the early part of the 20th century, but that doesn’t guarantee that they will be around forever. Technology and consumer demand are challenging providers, forcing them to embrace new models and approaches to business. Is your business ready to evolve? More
Consumers are growing increasingly concerned about rising television and satellite prices across the U.S. More
