Satellite TV News

Satellite subscribers face stiff penalties for early cancellation
Among the persistent themes in the world of consumers over the years has been the steady barrage of complaints against satellite TV companies. People are forever beefing about their relationships with the providers after learning the hard way that they handle cancellations the same way that cellphone providers do — with penalties. Satellite television - Television - Satellite - Mobile phone - Arts

Apple TV's Meager Offerings Are Due to Business, Not Tech
This week’s big Apple announcement featured one big disappointment: Apple TV’s relative lack of, well, TV. Out of all of the hundreds of channels available on cable and satellite, only ABC and Fox agreed to offer their programs for rent on Apple TV. The fact that Steve Jobs is the largest single shareholder in, and on the board of, Disney — owner of ABC — perfectly illustrates this digital divide.

Quebecor wants Sun TV News on cable, satellite
Quebecor has asked the federal broadcast regulator to oblige cable and satellite networks to make its proposed all-news channel Sun TV News available to subscribers if the channel is approved.

Apple TV blasts big volley at cable, satellite, telecom providers
Apple Inc. on Wednesday upgraded its "hobby" to a full-on challenge to the traditional paid-TV business.

Apple TV could pressure Amazon, Google offerings
When Apple Inc. lifted the wraps off its redesigned Apple TV device on Wednesday, the company clearly signaled its intention to grow that business from its current "hobby" level into a viable alternative to mainstream cable TV and satellite services.

Complaints about satellite TV service in Richmond
NEW! Nominate someone in need NBC12 will give $300 RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – The Better Business Bureau says it's seeing a rise in the number of complaints against companies providing Satellite TV. While companies must provide what they promise, the consumer has a duty too.

Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room
Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.

A new, barred window for pay-TV movies
Hollywood won another incremental battle Friday in its war on digital piracy, persuading the Federal Communications Commission to approve a new approach to protecting movies on cable and satellite TV systems. The likely result is that some, but not all, pay-TV subscribers will be able to pay a premium to watch a movie at home, in high definition, before it comes out on disc. My colleague Richard ...

Paid TV subscriptions dip for the first time
Weak economy cited as main reason that subscriptions for paid TV service fell, according to research firm SNL Kagan.

CBC fights Bell, Shaw over local TV
CBC-TV and companies that provide direct to home (DTH) satellite TV services are heading for a showdown at the CRTC over the provision of local television services in several Canadian markets.