Netflix Faces Hurdles, Country by Country, in Bid to Expand in Europe

Already growing in Britain, the American digital video distributor will face entrenched local competitors on the Continent — not to mention Amazon.



AT&T-DirecTV Deal Churns Regulatory Waters

While AT&T’s bid for DirecTV bears similarity to Comcast’s deal for Time Warner Cable, experts say the differences could lead regulators to separate conclusions for each one.



F.C.C. Backs Opening Net Neutrality Rules for Debate

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to open for public debate new rules meant to guarantee an open Internet.



Advertising: Fox and NBC Strut New Shows to Marketers

On the first day of the TV upfronts, Fox put forward 10 new shows, and NBC 12. Both networks are also planning “event” shows or series.



The Media Equation: Warnings Along F.C.C.’s Fast Lane

Time and again, when the government tries to insert itself between the Internet and its users, it gets clobbered. This could end up the same way.



TV Sports: NBC’s Olympic TV Deal Accounts for Advances in Technology

If an amazing technology, with enormous profit potential, breaks through in 2028, the International Olympic Committee would not reopen talks to seek additional money from NBC.

NBC Extends Olympic Deal Into Unknown

NBC Universal will pay $7.75 billion for the media rights to the six Olympic Games from 2022 to 2032, holding on to what has become a cherished property.



Advertising: Push to Put Brands in Video Content

The move to integrate brands and products into video content and the resulting revenue have prompted the development of more original video programming.



As Netflix Resists, Most Firms Just Try to Befriend Comcast

Most companies have not publicly spoken out against the proposed Comcast merger, partly to avoid antagonizing a company with which they do business.



Stern Talk From Chief of F.C.C. on Open Net

Tom Wheeler, the F.C.C. chairman, says there is

a shortfall in adequate broadband competition.



DealBook: Charter and Comcast to End Fight Over Time Warner Cable

The arrangement with Comcast, which has agreed to acquire Time Warner Cable, would allow Charter Communications to become the country’s second-largest cable operator.



The Media Equation: New Challenges Chip Away at Cable’s Pillar of Profit

A future where consumers will be able to assemble an à la carte menu of entertainment suddenly seems much closer.



F.C.C., in a Shift, Backs Fast Lanes for Web Traffic

Planned new rules would allow an Internet provider to negotiate separately with content companies like Disney or Google and charge for priority service.



Comcast Reports Strong Earnings as Cable TV Subscribers Hold Steady

The cable operator’s quarterly report could bolster its fight to acquire Time Warner Cable.



Netflix Says It Opposes Comcast’s Merger Bid

It was the clearest statement on the merger from Netflix, nearly two months after it agreed to pay Comcast for a more direct connection to the cable operator’s Internet backbone.

The Media Equation: Aereo Case Will Shape TV’s Future

A lot of people will be watching to see how the Supreme Court rules over the legality of Aereo because of what it could mean for the broader media ecosystem.



Comcast’s Real Repairman

David Cohen, Comcast’s executive vice president, is the point man for moving deals like the one for Time Warner Cable past regulatory hurdles.



The Media Equation: Yahoo Rolls the Dice on TV

Winning in the distribution of high-end content is about mining an audience, and you can’t blame technology companies for believing they have relevant skill sets.



Franken’s Campaign Against Comcast Is No Joke

After a failed attempt to block the Comcast-NBC Universal merger, Senator Al Franken again finds himself playing a trustbusting role in Washington.



Senate Panel Expresses Caution on Merger of Cable Giants

The judiciary panel expressed concern over higher costs for consumers if a merger with Time Warner Cable were approved, but a Comcast executive downplayed the likelihood.