Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:52:25 -0500
The federal broadcast regulator is turning to Canadians for advice on how to handle the ongoing dispute between conventional TV broadcasters and cable providers.[...]
CRTC wants to hear from Canadians on so-called TV tax (Toronto Star)
Canadians are being asked about the so-called TV tax and the affordability of cable television and satellite services on a special website.
Broadcasters Not Pleased With SHVRA Provision (Broadcasting and Cable)
Upset over allowing sat ops to import affiliate signals that duplicate those being......
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:23:02 -0500
Aside from Thursday’s significant news on the national front, with Comcast acquiring NBC Universal from General Electric, and the local front, with the talent shakeup on KBME (790 AM), there is the little matter of a few college football games this weekend.
Comcast adds stake in NBC (The Monterey County Herald)
PHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. announced today it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion, giving the nation's largest cable TV operator control of the Peacock network, an array of cable channels and a major movie studio.announced Thursday it plans to buy a majority st...
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:23:02 -0500
households that pay for TV, would gain control of the NBC broadcast network, the Spanish-language Telemundo and about two dozen cable channels, including USA, Bravo, Syfy and The Weather Channel and several others.NBC Universal deal will give Comcast effective control of a TV network, other cable channels and a movie studio.
Comcast aims to reshape entertainment (The Star)
PHILADELPHIA: Comcast Corp announced on Thursday it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for US$13.75bil, giving the nation’s largest cable TV operator control of the Peacock network, an array of cable channels and a major...
Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:23:46 -0500
confirms it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion US, giving America's largest cable TV operator control of the TV network, cable channels and a movie studio.
CRTC seeks opinions on TV fee fight (CBC.ca)
The CRTC is seeking the public's input into how it should deal with the escalating war between television broadcasters and cable companies.
CRTC asks Canadians for online comments on future of TV on special website (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Comcast Corp. Canada News)
MONTREAL - Canadians are getting a chance to share their views about the future of telev...
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:23:11 -0500
NABET: Multicast Short-Market Satellite Fix Is Crucial (Broadcasting and Cable)
CWA union says stations won't survive without exploiting full potential of...They also want to block US signals.In the weeks leading to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission hearing on broadcasting licences, Canadians were inundated with splashy advertising campaigns claiming that new fees for local signals were either a TV tax or would save local television.
What the Broadcasters Really Want (in Mediacheck) (The Tyee)
It's not just about adding new cable fees to help their profit...
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:23:20 -0500
brought a fresh idea to an old and contentious debate Tuesday that the telecommunications giant says will open up tens of millions of dollars to assist Canada's ailing broadcast ...]
Telus proposal a 'win-win' for distributors and broadcasters (MalaysiaNews.net)
TORONTO - Telus Corp. TORONTO -- Canwest Global Communications Corp.
Blank TV screens instead of programs? is imploring the regulator to order the country's cable and satellite firms to come to the table to negotiate a compensation plan for the TV signals they...(p2pnet.net)
p2pnet news view Politics | TV:- In the weeks leading...
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:23:07 -0500
With all of the major broadcasters and cable companies [...]
Oprah's new TV partner came from humble roots too (Newsday)
Oprah's cable venture partner, Discovery, also came from humble roots and is on the rise
Oprah new TV partner came from humble roots too (INO News)
(AP:LOS ANGELES) Oprah Winfrey's new partner on cable TV is a bit like her: It came from humble beginnings to become a big force in the media business.p2pnet news view Politics | TV:- In the weeks leading to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission hearing on broadcasting licences, Canadians were inu...
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:23:06 -0500
With a crystal-clear signal, I tuned in to nearly every game of the World Series and laughed along with “The Office” and “30 Rock”--all without cable or satellite....
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:23:08 -0500
Is it better than Windows Vista, which I have never used? —C.We have satellite service and the picture is pretty good, but I keep hearing about this cable and don't know if we are missing out on a clearer picture.
Offer Canadians low-cost skinny TV package, CBC tells cable firms (Coast Reporter)
GATINEAU, Que. Do you have a preference between Mac and Windows, and what do you know about Windows 7? - A CBC proposal for an inexpensive, no-frills TV package of Canadian channels was attacked by Bell TV's satellite service Tuesday as unworkable and "self-serving."
Lindich: 2 computers for the pric...
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:23:41 -0500
A new data partnership between Google and TiVo could boost prices on Google's TV ad buying system.
The limited period Special Diwali Pack for new customers offers: (Business Standard India)
As part of its ongoing Diwali celebrations, Airtel digital TV - the DTH service from Bharti Airtel – today announced the launch of special limited period Diwali Packs for its new customers at Rs. 1750 with no installation cost and a free Language Top Up in either Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil or Telegu.
Comcast's bid for NBC reflects feeling that "more is better" (Denver Post)
Ralph Roberts knew he was...
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