en-USInternet Television (IPTV) Discussion ForumCord Cutters Unite! This forum is for the Cord Cutters for Discussion of legal IPTV services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, VUDU, Sling TV, HBO Max, PlutoTV, and others. Plus the discussion of IPTV hardware!Thu, 08 May 2025 09:36:03 +0000Thu, 08 May 2025 09:36:03 +0000SatelliteGuys.US
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The Grand TourThu, 08 May 2025 03:38:39 +0000
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363815invalid@example.com (osu1991)osu1991Former Top Gear UK hosts, Clarkson, Hammond and May return to screens November 18th with their new Amazon series
Amazon has revealed the launch date of its keenly anticipated auto series "The Grand Tour," hosted by former "Top Gear" trio Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. New episodes will be released weekly, every Friday, from Nov. 18...
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415856invalid@example.com (ncted)nctedNot sure what to think about this. I don't exactly love AppleTV+'s UI.
]]>6Streaming Services Profits and Subscriber’s CountWed, 07 May 2025 16:59:44 +0000
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415855invalid@example.com (Bruce)BruceDisney just reported a massive increase in profits for their streaming division-
Disney+ and Hulu posted a combined operating profit of $336 million, up 615% from a profit of $47 million a year ago. Together, the streaming services added 2.5 million subscribers for a total of 180.7 million.
Disney+ added 1.4 million during the quarter for a total of 126 million
Hulu added 1.1 million during the quarter for a total of 50.3 million.
But, Broadcast/Cable channels revenue fell 13% to $2.42...
Read more]]>9Traditional/Streaming Live TV Providers Losses, 1st Quarter 2025 EditionWed, 07 May 2025 15:21:28 +0000
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415636invalid@example.com (Bruce)BruceIt is that time of the month, when Live TV Providers start reporting their quarterly reports.
First up Verizon Fios, with a loss of 58,000 Video subscribers, but had gains with their Fios Broadband/5G Service, +308,000.
Fios Video service is down to 2.626M subscribers, should just give up.
]]>19Roku HDR ProblemTue, 06 May 2025 15:54:32 +0000
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415838invalid@example.com (ncted)nctedOops! Software update makes HDR content "unwatchable" on Roku TVs]]>1Paramount +Mon, 05 May 2025 23:10:30 +0000
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399457invalid@example.com (Bruce)BruceFor the naysayers who did not think this service would make it, just added another 4.9M subscribers and that was after the removal of 1.2M Russia subscribers.
This is even better, Paramount+ revenue grew 120% and Subscription revenue grew 74% year-over-year ( 2nd quarter 2021/ 2nd quarter 2022) to $830M, principally reflecting paid subscriber growth on Paramount+.
Now compare that to Peacock with only 13 million paid, 13 million free...
Read more]]>606FrndlyTV bought by RokuMon, 05 May 2025 16:35:19 +0000
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415778invalid@example.com (Mr Tony)Mr Tony
Roku, Inc. the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., announced today its agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a fast-growing subscription streaming service known for delivering affordable live TV, on-demand content, and unlimited cloud-based DVR. The $185 million cash deal, expected to close in...
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Roku, Inc. the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., announced today its agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a fast-growing subscription streaming service known for delivering affordable live TV, on-demand content, and unlimited cloud-based...
Read more]]>16How things have changedSun, 27 Apr 2025 17:16:14 +0000
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402942invalid@example.com (Bruce)BruceI was reading this article
The steady decline of cable and broadcast television, and the rise of streaming services, reached a sort of inflection point over the past year. Last summer, for the first time, streaming ser…
thehill.com
That said this- Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then...
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408777invalid@example.com (That American Girl)That American GirlJust looking through my monthly statement for my card and I about had a heart attack!
Netflix (the support for the fancy super duper Ultra HD version) is now over $33!?!
I have never got a cancel button so fast in my life! And I should have paid closer attention because the last few months were over $24!???
How about NO.]]>85Hulu Live TV and Fubo to MergeWed, 23 Apr 2025 12:43:11 +0000
https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/hulu-live-tv-and-fubo-to-merge.413962/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
413962invalid@example.com (Bruce)BruceI posted here last year, that Disney wanted to separate Hulu Live from Hulu, this is one way to do so and get rid of the lawsuit.
In a move that could reshape the landscape of online television, Walt Disney Co. and streaming provider FuboTV Inc. are reportedly nearing a deal to combine their live TV businesses. Sources close to the matter reveal that Disney plans to fold its Hulu + Live TV service into Fubo, creating a new entity that would become the second-largest digital pay-TV...
Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels didn’t say how much a combined app might cost, but said the company will likely offer both ad-free and ad-lite options.
www.wsj.com
I'll be very disappointed if I lose my free HBO Max with my AT&T Fiber 1Gig plan.]]>741The End of DIRECTV STREAM as DIRECTV Consolidates Its TV OfferingsSun, 13 Apr 2025 14:50:52 +0000
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415516invalid@example.com (b4pjoe)b4pjoe
Today, DIRECTV announced the end of DIRECTV STREAM as a standalone brand. DIRECTV announced that it will fully transition its streaming services to DIRECTV.com, starting today. The update, designed to streamline consumer choice under a single DIRECTV banner, promises greater flexibility...
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]]>0YouTube Premium Lite now available in the USA (really)Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:10:44 +0000
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415492invalid@example.com (tedb3rd)tedb3rdWhen YouTube Premium Lite 'officially' became available in the US in early March, many (mainly existing Premium subscribers) were unable to switch to the Lite plan. I chatted with YT support several times and each time they gave different excuses as to why I did not see YT Lite as an option despite the fact that I live in the US and the website showed, "Premium Lite on YouTube is currently only available in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. We may expand to more users in...
Read more]]>0Help Me Replicate Channel Surfing & TrailersFri, 11 Apr 2025 01:11:30 +0000
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415452invalid@example.com (vcr1980)vcr1980Previously, I used TV channel surfing, commercials for other TV shows, and commercials for movies in order to figure out what I wanted to watch. Now that TV is basically online, I find it difficult to figure out what to watch.
Streaming services show tiles of shows and movies, which do not really tell me if something is worth watching.
Therefore, help me replicate how I find things:
1. What are good websites that will tell you what is currently playing in movie theaters? Or movies that...
Read more]]>10YoutubeTV 2025 price increaseThu, 10 Apr 2025 19:42:17 +0000
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413669invalid@example.com (osu1991)osu1991Just got an email notice from YoutubeTV. Price is increasing from $72.99 to $82.99 with first billing in January.
YouTube TV has always worked hard to offer you the content you love, delivered the way you want, with features that make it easy to enjoy the best of live TV.
To keep up with the rising cost of content and the investments we make in the quality of our service, we're updating our monthly price from $72.99/month to $82.99/month starting January 13, 2025.
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