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Judiciary Panel Questions NFL's 87% Free-TV Claim on Games
politics2 months ago

Judiciary Panel Questions NFL's 87% Free-TV Claim on Games

A House Judiciary Committee staff report challenges the NFL's claim that 87% of games are free-to-air, arguing that while many games have some broadcast presence, the average NFL game reaches only a fraction of U.S. households and many are still available only through paid packages (ESPN, Prime Video, Netflix, Sunday Ticket). The dispute feeds into ongoing antitrust scrutiny of the league's broadcasting deals and potential policy changes ahead of hearings on the Sports Broadcasting Act.

via NBC Sports|
#antitrust#broadcasting#free-tv
Telly’s free-TV gamble stumbles as only 35,000 units reach homes
technology7 months ago

Telly’s free-TV gamble stumbles as only 35,000 units reach homes

The Verge reports that free-TV startup Telly has only 35,000 TVs in people’s homes (28,000 in the field last quarter) after promising to ship 500,000 units, with plans to ramp up by ordering 100,000 more from Foxconn. The rollout has been plagued by damaged shipments—FedEx breakage was about 10% before switching to RXO—leading the company to rethink logistics. Telly has raised roughly $350 million in debt and, despite indications of more than $50 in advertising revenue per unit per month (hinting at strong ARPU relative to rivals), scaling the hardware and distribution remains the core hurdle for turning the concept into a sustainable business.

via The Verge|
#ad-supported#free-tv#hardware
"Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV Owners Unlock Thousands of Free Movies and Live Channels with Legal App"
technology2 years ago

"Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV Owners Unlock Thousands of Free Movies and Live Channels with Legal App"

Amazon Fire Stick users can access over 200 TV stations for free using the legal NewsON app, which offers live and local TV newscasts without the need for a cable subscription or login. The app has received positive reviews from users, with a 3.7/5 score on Amazon, and allows users to stream live news and previous newscasts from the past 48 hours. Additionally, there are other ad-supported free TV options available for Amazon Fire devices, potentially allowing users to reduce their premium subscriptions and save money on monthly streaming bills.

via The US Sun|
#amazon-fire-stick#amazon-fire-tv-stick#free-tv
Telly Ships Free Ad-Supported 55-Inch TVs, But Beware the $1,000 Penalty
technology3 years ago

Telly Ships Free Ad-Supported 55-Inch TVs, But Beware the $1,000 Penalty

Telly, the free TV company, has begun shipping its ad-supported 55-inch TVs to its first customers. The TVs feature a smaller screen dedicated to displaying advertisements, and users must agree to have their viewing data used by advertisers. Telly plans to ship 500,000 TVs by the end of 2023 and "millions more" in 2024. The company is also partnering with Nielsen, Microsoft, Magnite, and MNTN to collect viewership and ad effectiveness insights. While users sacrifice some privacy, the appeal of a free TV has attracted a significant number of sign-ups.

via The Verge|
#ad-supported-tvs#advertising#free-tv
"Get a Free TV in Exchange for Non-Stop Ads: Telly and Pluto TV Offer Deals"
technology3 years ago

"Get a Free TV in Exchange for Non-Stop Ads: Telly and Pluto TV Offer Deals"

Telly, a startup founded by the co-founder of Pluto TV, is offering free 55-inch 4K TVs that continuously display ads on part of a secondary screen. The smaller display also shows news, sports scores, and other useful data. The reservations cover the first 500,000 TVs, which are expected to ship in the summer. The ad-supported model might not thrill privacy-minded viewers who'd rather not share info.

via Engadget|
#ad-supported#free-tv#hardware
Co-Founder of Pluto TV Plans to Give Away Ad-Supported TVs for Free
technology3 years ago

Co-Founder of Pluto TV Plans to Give Away Ad-Supported TVs for Free

Teevee, a new company founded by Pluto TV's co-founder Ilya Pozin, plans to offer free TVs by bundling ads directly into the TV. The Teevee TV will include a decently-sized TV, a soundbar, and a second smaller screen that will show ads, local weather, news, sports scores, and more. The company's website says it is "coming later this year." Roku reportedly makes about $40 per year per user from its ads and subscriptions, and Teevee could potentially drive that rate up even more with the second screen.

via Cord Cutters News|
#free-tv#pluto-tv#second-screen
Google TV offers 800+ free live TV channels.
technology3 years ago

Google TV offers 800+ free live TV channels.

Google TV has expanded its free streaming lineup to over 800 live TV channels, including Tubi, Plex, and Haystack News, directly in its redesigned Live tab, alongside its existing lineup of channels from free streamer Pluto TV. The company claims this expansion will make Google TV the platform offering the most free TV channels within one electronic programming guide. The new live TV experience launches starting today to all Google TV devices in the U.S., including its Chromecast with Google TV and TVs with Google TV built-in from Sony, TCL, Hisense, and Philips.

via TechCrunch|
#fast-channels#free-tv#google-tv