MCN Newswire: Netflix in More Homes Than DVRs; Univision, Charter Call Temporary Truce; Comcast's 'Uncanny' 5G Compatibility

Multichannel Newswire   March 7, 2017     Today's Top Stories       U.S. TV Homes With Netflix Pass Those With DVRs: Study 82% have DVR, get Netflix or use VOD, LRG finds READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Offering more proof that the way consumers get their video fix is changing, Leichtman Research Group's 15th annual On-Demand TV survey found that 54% of adults have Netflix in their home and 53% have a DVR, vs. 28% with Netflix and 44% with a DVR in the 2011 survey.   Charter, Univision Call Temporary Truce Through June Broadcaster to keep channels on as carriage dispute winds through court READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Charter's carriage agreement with Univision expired in June 2016, but TWC's deal with the programmer lasts through 2022, and neither side agrees on which deal governs their current relationship.   Smit: Comcast's Fiber Network Plans Have 'Uncanny' Compatibility With 5G Exec says studies show how those networks overlay with 5G, also teases plans for 'Full Duplex' DOCSIS READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: While 5G might eventually factor into Comcast's mobile plans, in the meantime the technology could bolster cable's already growing cellular backhaul business.   More Top Stories       Sharpening the Aggregation Edge Comcast's Smit: 'We Know How to Compete' Comcast, Crius Team on 'Turnkey' Energy Service Platform Verizon Fios Rolls Out Prepaid Option PS Vue Adds Multi-View Option on PS4 Consoles USTelecom Names Government Affairs SVP Former Prime Cable CEO Robert Hughes Dies TCM's Robert Osborne Dies RTDNA, Other Press Groups Accuse Trump of Undermining Democracy Journalist Group's Chief Decries News Filter at the White House more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Crackle's 'Snatch' Premieres March 16 MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'Marvel's Iron Fist' Premieres March 17 MCN Slideshow: Freeze Frame Photos From the March 6 Issue Translation Please, Leslie Ellis: A Beginner's Guide to '5G' MCN Guest Blog, Hal Singer: FCC Rule Repeal Won't Kill Privacy Protections   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     Research Director WKMG-TV – Orlando, FL, United States   Lecturer, The Media School (Broadcast Journalism) Indiana University – IN, United States   SR MANAGER BROADCAST OPERATIONS University of Missouri - St. Louis   Inside Energy Reporter WyomingPBS – Laramie, WY, 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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