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fcc files net neutrality rules sets stage for legal fight

FCC files net neutrality rules, sets stage for legal fight

The FCC has sent its new net neutrality regulations to the Office of Management and Budget - meaning the legal fight is about to get serious.
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Internet providers create six-strike policy to combat piracy

Consumers who download illegal music or movies may soon lose Internet speed if they don't pay attention to new warnings from their Internet providers.

Hulu tempted to sell by mystery bidder

Hulu is being tempted to sell by a mystery bidder who's reaffirming the streaming video's company's pivotal spot in the online video world.
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Television and social integration: What exactly do consumers want?

Television isn't what it used to be, and a new wave of innovation means social networks will make it a more personal experience than ever before. But how this information is utilized remains to be seen.
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Bloomberg, Comcast clash over NBC merger terms

Bloomberg says Comcast is violating terms of its merger deal with NBC by relegating its news channel to the middle of nowhere.

Comcast to offer Skype connectivity this year

Comcast customers will soon be able to use the full functionality of Skype through a rented box, HD camera and special remote that connects directly to any HDTV.

Survey: People don’t want to pay for entertainment

Research finds that consumers are less and less impressed with the entertainment industry, and that companies keeping them from accessing content for free are earning their distrust.
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Netflix CEO: cable is still going strong despite online streaming

Netflix CEO seemed to suggest the world is big enough for cable and Netflix both during a talk given duing the All Things Digital conference today.

Comcast will take on Netflix, Hulu with its IP-TV service

Move over streaming services: Comcast wants in on some of the Internet TV action.

Comcast OnDemand available for iPod touch, iPhone

Comcast will offer nearly 6,000 hours of streaming content for mobile users - but get used to connection failures and programming interruptions, as it's currently only available via Wi-Fi.
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Netflix now the largest source of Internet traffic in US

A new study shows that Netflix video streaming accounts for more Internet traffic in North America than any other single source.

Comcast, global ISPs blocking The Pirate Bay? [UPDATE: Site is back up]

Comcast has been accused of blocking its users from visiting The Pirate Bay's site, which it denies. The site continues to look for the source of the problem.
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FCC Commissioner who voted ‘yes’ to NBC buyout heads to Comcast

One of the four people at the FCC responsible for approving Comcast's hotly contested buyout of NBC Universal is now headed to Comcast as a Washington lobbyist.
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TiVo Premiere DVRs to support Comcast video on-demand

TiVo Premiere DVR owners who subscribe to Comcast will be able to access Xfinity on-demand video in selected markets - and Comcast will handle installation.

Netflix soon to be the largest subscription entertainment service in the U.S.

Netflix is poised to become the largest subscription entertainment business in the United States, ahead of Comcast and Sirius XM, as its quarterly earnings report is published on Monday.
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Comcast takes home broadband to 105 Mbps

Comcast's new Extreme 105 leverages DOCSIS 3.0 to bring 105 Mbps broadband to home customers in selected markets, with initial prices of $105 per month.
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Hulu expects to hit 1 million subscribers in 2011

Hulu says it's on track to have 1 million subscribers by the end of 2011, claiming that'll be the fastest launch of any online video subscription service.
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NPD: Netflix handles 61 percent of streamed movies

NPD says Netflix handled 61 percent of downloaded and streamed movies between January and February 2011...and Comcast placing a distant second at 8 percent.

Google, Comcast-NBC merger could face antitrust hearings from US Senate

The US Senate will investigate Google's role in the e-commerce world, as well as take a look into whether or not the Comcast-NBC merger will stifle competition.

Comcast to launch 24-hour Xfinity 3D channel

Comcast is set to launch a 24-hour Xfinity 3D channel this Sunday, kicking things off with an annual outdoor hockey game and a Kings of Leon concert.
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Comcast, Time Warner sign up for World IPv6 Day

Major U.S. ISPs Comcast and Time Warner will be participating in World IPv6 Day on June 8.

Netflix lists the best and worst ISPs for streaming movies

Netflix, the dominant movie streaming service, has released a graph showing exactly which Internet service providers are good and which are underperforming.
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Hulu on verge of losing more free shows?

Disagreements among Hulu's owners may lead to the online video service losing some free content from Fox, Disney, and (amazingly) NBC Universal.
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Done deal: FCC approves Comcast/NBC merger

The FCC has approved Comcast's purchase of a controlling stake in NBC...subject to conditions the FCC hopes will ensure competition in the online video market.
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House Republicans move to block net neutrality

The toner has barely dried on the FCC's controversial net neutrality framework, and congressional Republicans are already moving to tear it apart.

Comcast to offer 3000 hours of live TV streaming on tablets

Comcast has announced plans to enable in-home streaming for live and On Demand content this year on Apple’s iPad as well as Android powered tablets.
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FCC chair proposes conditions on Comcast/NBC merger

FCC chair Julius Genachowski has proposed conditions on the pending Comcast/NBC merger to guarantee rival TV services still have access to NBC programming.

FCC to enact net neutrality regulation

The FCC, led by Chairman Julius Genachowski, plans to enact net neutrality regulations later today. While some say the plan is good, others argue that the measures are weak and vague.
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Level 3 wants limits on Comcast/NBC merger

Level 3 has asked U.S. antitrust officials to place conditions on the pending Comcast/NBC merger so the combined company doesn't squeeze out competitors.
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Comcast subscribers suffer another Internet outage

A similar DNS-related issue caused Comcast subscribers on the East Coast to lose Internet connectivity one week ago.
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Level 3 and Comcast neutrality battle heats up

As the FCC works to get new net neutrality rules adopted, Level 3 and Comcast are escalating their rhetoric, each accusing the other of unfair practices.
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FCC’s Genachowski outlines net neutrality plan

FCC chairman Julius Genachowski is circulating draft rules designed to preserve net neutrality...and hopes to have them adopted later this month.
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Comcast endures major Internet outage on the East Coast

Comcast has since fixed the problem, but not before Twitter users began posting their own solutions.
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Cox starts offering cell phones in “quadruple play”

Cable operator Cox Communications has launched its own wireless service...and it offers up to $20 a month back to customers for unused minutes.