MCN Newswire: Nine Telecoms Lose Lifeline Subsidy Eligibility; Vizio to Pay $2.2M in Data Collection Complaint; HBO, FandangoNow in Digital Deal

Multichannel Newswire   Feb. 7, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Pai Rescinds Lifeline Subsidy Eligibilities Move signals tougher scrutiny of applicants under new chairman READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Citing a National Tribal Telecommunications Association petition, Ajit Pai revoked the eligibility of nine telecoms approved by Tom Wheeler's FCC to receive the broadband subsidies, designated for providing basic connectivity to low-income residents.   Vizio Settles Smart TV Data Collection Complaint FTC deems TV viewing data 'sensitive information' READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The television maker has agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle federal and state charges that its Smart TVs were collecting data on the viewing habits of millions of consumers without their knowledge or consent.   FandangoNow, HBO Forge Digital Deal EST service offering programmer's series for purchase, download READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The agreement adds another digital distribution point for HBO, across FandangoNow's installed base of an estimated 100 million devices.   More Top Stories       Dish Campaign to Focus on Listening to Customers NCTC Winter Confab: Walking to New Orleans for Video Insights Nagra Locks Up Content Security Deal With Altice USA Election, Sports Drive Fox Results ComScore Stock Plunges TVtibi Nets Global Rights for Pay-Per-View Boxing Event YouTube: Record Ad Views During Super Bowl 'Puppy Bowl' Takes Bite Out of Social Media on Super Bowl Sunday CableLabs Moves to Future-Proof HFC Network Capacity SubVRsive Lands Funding, Names CEO more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: National Geographic Channel's 'Genius' Premieres April 25 MCN Hot Spot: Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' Premieres April 26 MCN Slideshow: Freeze Frame Photos From the Feb. 6 Issue Picture This, R. Thomas Umstead: Why Lifetime Is Kicking It With Women's Soccer The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: The Cost of Retail   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Associate Producer UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   RADIO AND TELEVISION PLEDGE PRODUCER FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC. – Miami, FL, United States   OPB seeks a Video Producer/Writer OPB – Portland, OR, United States   Associate Director of Publicity, Trade Scholastic – New York, NY, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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