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Federal Judge Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The $85 billion mega-merger could usher in a wave of media consolidation while shaping how much consumers pay for streaming TV and movies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sprint Deal With T-Mobile May Hurt Consumers, Cost Jobs

STAN CHOE and TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 The merger announced Sunday will be reviewed by the Justice Department and the FCC. It could make cellphones more expensive and reduce the telecommunications workforce. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Most People Want to Ditch Cable TV, but Feel They Can’t

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 7, 2014 A survey of cable subscribers shows that a slim majority would like to cut the cord, and things are certainly trending that way, but most feel that just isn't an option. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Online Streaming of ‘Daily Show,’ ‘Colbert Report’ Discontinued

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 13, 2012 Say it ain't so! Comedy Central's popular faux-news programs "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" have stopped streaming full episodes online because of an ongoing battle between Viacom and DirecTV. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NFL Charges Broadcasters $20 for Every American

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2011 After negotiating various new agreements, Fox, CBS, NBC, ESPN and DirecTV will altogether pay close to $6 billion a year to broadcast NFL games to a football-addicted America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )