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There have been two eras when TV viewers were living in the best of all possible worlds.

One was the latter part of the 20th century when top-tier shows were broadcast on what is nostagically called Free TV. You know, all you needed was a pair of rabbit ears and enough patience to sit through a constant cavalcade of commercials interrupting those top-flight shows.

The other was arguably the first decade or so of the 21st century, when HBO and similar cable channels were r...

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Streaming customers are much more satisfied than cable customers

While commercials play a role, it’s mostly about the price

Spectrum is the first cable provider to embrace new pricing rules

Spectrum gets an early jump on FCC-mandated "all-in" price disclosures.

DirecTV finds a way for subscribers to watch Harris-Trump debate

The company will pay customers to subscribe to competitors

DirecTV subscribers lost Disney, ABC, ESPN, and all affiliated channels

The companies are at a standstill to settle licensing agreements

Want to watch your favorite NFL team but don’t want to pay too much? Here’s how.

Jets fans win, Colts fans lose.

Chick-Fil-A is starting its own streaming network

Consumers can expect the first launch later this year

Streaming wars: Netflix gets upended

Streaming deals list gets updated with the latest bargains

Bundling takes a new turn as DoorDash offers free Max

This marks the first time the meal delivery service has partnered with a major streamer

Disney is doubling down on entertainment with plans to spend billions

The company is banking on new attractions to help its theme parks

Inside Out 2 gets the rush-release DVD and streaming treatment

You can rent it for $24.99 or get a special disk package for $29.99

Prepare to pay more for Disney's streaming services this fall

Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ are all going to go up in price

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Plaintiffs claimed the TV subscription violates antitrust laws

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