Latest about VMVPDs
UPDATED: FCC Chair Indicates Reclassifying vMVDPs May Require Congressional Action
Coalition for Local News pushes back on chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel view that the FCC may lack authority to change the rules governing vMVPDs
Major Pay TV Providers Lost 465K Subs in Q3 2023
vMVPDs added 1.3M subs while traditional pay TV providers lost 1.8M subs in the quarter
Fubo Grows Q3 Subs by 20% and Revenue by 43% YoY
The vMVPD hit a record 1.477 million paid subscribers in Q3, which exceeded its Q3 2023 guidance.
Ad Group Rules Against Claim that YouTube TV Service is “$600 Less Than Cable”
Google said it “disagrees” with the NARB decision but will “modify or cease” the disputed advertising claim
J.D. Power: Customer Loyalty among Live TV Streamers Much Stronger than Cable and Satellite Customers
Only 12% of live streaming VMVPD’s plan to switch providers compared to 21% for cable and satellite; YouTube TV had the highest customer satisfaction
NAB CEO Lays Out Advocacy, Broadcast Priorities
Speaking during a members-only Town Hall, Curtis LeGeyt highlighted need for change in rules governing VMVPDs, station ownership and other areas
NAB’s LeGeyt Urges Congressional Action on Broadcast Issues
In testimony at a House Subcommittee, LeGeyt will urge action by Congress and the FCC on ownership rules, diversity, vMVPD negotiations and NextGen TV rollouts
Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition Blasts Attempts to Change FCC Rules for vMVPDs
The group backed by major entertainment companies, broadcast networks and streamers said the effort would “damage the streaming landscape by increasing consumer costs”
