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thedesk. net > 2026 > 05 > dish-network-agreement-gray-media-tv-stations

Dish Network reaches deal to carry Gray Media TV stations, ending dispute

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (120+ words) The Desk. net Dish Network reaches deal to carry Gray Media TV stations, ending dispute Dish Network has restored dozens of local television stations owned or operated by Gray Media after both sides reached a new distribution agreement covering those…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > philo-versant-free-tv-networks-distribution-deal

Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (15+ words) Three channels from Versant's Free TV Networks are now available on Philo's free programming tier....

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > youtube-siriusxm-audio-advertising-partnership

Sirius XM to serve as exclusive audio advertising rep for You Tube in U. S.

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (347+ words) Sirius XM has entered into a new agreement with Google's streaming platform You Tube that will see the satellite and streaming radio company serve as the exclusive advertising representative for You Tube's audio business in the United States, the companies…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > comcast-updates-unlimited-xfinity-mobile-plans

Comcast moves to flat pricing for Xfinity Mobile service

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (437+ words) Comcast has updated its Xfinity Mobile wireless plans to include two new options that allow its Xfinity TV and Xfinity Internet customers to take advantage of unlimited talk, texting and data at prices that are lower than comparable post-paid wireless…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > deutsche-telekom-tmobile-us-acquisition

Report: Deutsche Telekom weighing full acquisition of T-Mobile U. S.

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (250+ words) German telecommunications firm Deutsche Telekom is exploring a full acquisition of American wireless company T-Mobile, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report, from Bloomberg, said Deutsche Telekom is weighing the creation of a new holding company that would…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > gray-media-dish-hotel-fcc-complaint

Gray Media accuses Dish of violating retransmission consent rules

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (245+ words) Gray Media has accused satellite broadcaster Dish Network of violating its copyright by offering a local television station in Tennessee to hotels and other commercial establishments through its business-to-business services. In a complaint submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > abc-news-channels-return-to-siriusxm

Sirius XM announces two new channels powered by ABC News

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (200+ words) The Desk. net Sirius XM has inked a distribution agreement with the Walt Disney Company's ABC News for the distribution of two new channels on its streaming radio platform. The channels include ABC News Live, which involves an audio simulcast…...

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thedesk. net > 2025 > 09 > philo-adds-hbo-discovery-plus-price-hike

Philo hikes price to $33 per month, adds WBD streaming perks

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (236+ words) Philo, the streaming service long described by this publication as wallet-friendly, is going after more of its customers" dollars. Whenever Philo raises the price of its service, it tries to increase the value by adding something new. This time around,…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > scripps-digital-channels-added-to-local-now-app

Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (179+ words) The E. W. Scripps Company has inked a distribution deal with the parent company of the free streaming app Local Now to add more of its digital channels to the service, the companies announced on Tuesday. Starting this week, the Local Now…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > youtube-raises-price-of-ad-free-family-plans

You Tube raises price of ad-free plans, denies reports of 90-second unskippable spots

3+ week, 20+ hour ago  (182+ words) The Desk. net You Tube raises price of ad-free, family plans - You Tube Premium rises to $16/month for individuals and $27/month for families, with Premium Lite increasing to $9/month. - The price increases follow feature expansions to the lower-cost Premium Lite…...