MCN Newswire: Pay TV Invasion; Comcast, Charter Partnering on Wireless; Comcast Launches 'xFi'

Multichannel Newswire   May 8, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Cover Story: Out of Bounds Rise of cord-cutting, virtual pay TV providers could force cable to launch an attack beyond its borders READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: As the quarterly impact of subscriber losses on legacy cable TV operators is scrutinized, many investors' deepest concern is an eventual tipping point at which new, internet-delivered "skinny" TV services will become the dominant viewing option and traditional bundled packages will fade.   Comcast, Charter Make Wireless Partnership Official Agreement will allow pair to 'explore operational efficiencies' READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The deal will not affect the scale or scope of the MSOs' respective wireless projects, but will allow the companies to work together on creating common operating platforms, developing technical standards and other objectives.   Comcast Launches 'xFi,' Invests in Plume MSO working with Plume on low-cost WiFi 'pods' that connect to MSO's home gateways READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Comcast estimates that xFi, a smart home WiFi management platform, is already available for no extra cost to about 10 million high-speed Internet customers with compatible devices.   More Top Stories       Layer3 TV: An In-Footprint Alternative? Charter Introduces Advanced Ad Products at NewFronts Comcast Promotes Marcien Jenckes to President, Advertising Comcast's Latest 'Watchathon Week' Breaks Another Record Jana Bennett to Depart History John Oliver Takes On Pai, Net Neutrality, Take II Seattle Requires Opt-in Consent for ISP Web History Sharing FCC's O'Rielly: Title II Fight Is Capitalism vs. Socialism CTA Hails Macron's Win in France as Boon to Global Tech Industry Oculus's Story Studio Unit Turns the Page more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Original Video: Upfronts Spotlight With POP Network President Brad Schwartz MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'Master of None' Season 2 Premieres Friday On the Money, Mike Farrell: Tiers and Fears The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: CenturyLink Pushes OTT TV Launch to Early Q3 MCN Online Extra: Internet Access a Privilege, Not a Right; Serving Superusers   Events     VIDWeek June 12-16, 2017 Learn More The Programmatic Summit June 12-13 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Social TV Conference June 12, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Next TV Summit 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     Senior Real Time Editor The E.W. Scripps Company – AZ, United States   Executive Director/CEO PBS North Coast (KEET-TV) – Eureka, CA, United States   Writer/Producer/Editor GSN – Santa Monica, CA, United States   Creative Services Director KCCI-TV – Des Moines, IA, 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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