MCN Newswire: Comcast Joins the Wireless War; Pai Eyes End to Title II; John Malone: North to Alaska

Multichannel Newswire   April 10, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Cover Story: Wireless War Comcast joins other cable ops in a game of cutthroat competition and tiny margins READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: After several failed attempts to conquer the wireless market, Comcast is banking on Xfinity Mobile to plant an elusive flag on the map.   Pai Eyeing Swift Exit for Title II Would seek ISP assurances they would not block or degrade traffic READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The idea would likely be for ISPs to add the net-neutrality commitments to their customer terms of service agreements, which would then allow the Federal Trade Commission to enforce violations under its authority to go after unfair and deceptive practices.   Why John Malone Is Making Tracks to Alaska With GCI purchase, legendary cable investor puts hard assets behind Liberty Interactive and Liberty Ventures READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Though Malone's GCI purchase harkens back at least slightly to another Liberty cable investment — the 2013 purchase of a 27% interest in Charter Communications — the GCI deal appears to be primarily a financial play.   More Top Stories       FAQ: What's Up With Broadband Privacy? FCC Gets Back to Business (Data) Fox Networks Warns of Possible Charter Blackout Fox Gets EC Nod for Sky Purchase Moonves Snags 22% Raise Showtime Sets WikiLeaks Documentary The Method to the OTT Madness: How the Men's NCAA Basketball Tourney Pulled in Record Results Wurl TV Brings OTT Channels to Espial's 'Elevate' Platform OpenAP Names Accenture as Third-Party Administrator Medin, Kish Depart Alphabet's Access Division: Report more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Orginal Video: Upfronts Spotlight on HGTV, DIY With Allison Page, Scripps GM of U.S. Programming MCN Hot Spot: BBC America's 'Doctor Who' Season 10 Premieres Saturday The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: Xfinity Home's New Message MCN Guest Blog, Brendan O'Brien: For Telecoms, Diversification Is Key to Competing With Born-Digital Providers MCN Online Extra: 'Godwinks,' ISPs' Privacy Proposal and More Links From the Current Issue   Events     Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More VIDWeek June 12-16, 2017 Learn More The Programmatic Summit June 12-13 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Next TV Summit June 14, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Emerging Video Technologies June 15, 2017 | Convene Conference Center, NYC Learn More Next Wave Of Leaders June 16, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More The Digital Media Tech Leadership Summit June 20-21, 2017 | Tampa Airport Marriott, FL Learn More more events »   Jobs     On-Camera Multimedia Journalist Gray Television, Inc. – Washington DC, DC, United States   Executive Producer, Cultural Affairs Wisconsin Public Television – Madison, WI, United States   Sr. UX/UI Design Lead L4 Digital – Seattle, WA, United States   Broadcast Buyer Cadent – Philadelphia, PA, 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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