Post Tech Archive: Online Video

The Circuit: Huawei wins injunction, Netflix and CBS team up, Google revises SSN policy for kids

By Hayley Tsukayama | February 23, 2011; 8:23 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Digital Divide, FTC, Kids Online, Online Anthropology, Online Video, Privacy
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Canada rethinks metered Internet, as U.S. pushes ahead

As U.S. Internet service providers move to metered plans with the blessing of federal regulators, the Canadian government is reconsidering its own controversial rules that allow for usage based billing instead of flat fees. Canada's decision could determine the success...

By Cecilia Kang | February 7, 2011; 8:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: AT&T, Broadband, Comcast, FCC, Google, Internet TV, Net Neutrality, Online Video, Verizon
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The Circuit: Verizon sells out iPhone 4, throttles data; Hulu CEO in hot water; Apple's online ads beat TV ads

The Circuit: Verizon sells out iPhone 4, throttles data; Hulu CEO in hot water; Apple's online ads beat TV ads, Hotmail offers throwaway accounts, gadgets vary by generations and tweeting is allowed from the UK Supreme Court.

By Hayley Tsukayama | February 4, 2011; 7:13 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
Categories: AT&T, Apple, Consumers, International, Mobile, Online Video, Verizon
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The Circuit: Startup America, Egypt news, Amazon may launch service to take on Netflix

By Hayley Tsukayama | January 31, 2011; 8:34 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Apple, Facebook, International, Microsoft, Online Video
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Netflix CEO wades into net neutrality debates

In a blog Thursday, Netflix published a ranking of how Internet service providers perform in delivering Netflix's online streaming videos. Chartered gets highest marks for delivering videos at high speeds, therefore better resolution. Clearwire is ranked last in the United States, and Time Warner Cable, Comcast and Cox rank high.

By Cecilia Kang | January 27, 2011; 3:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (14)
Categories: Comcast, Early Termination Fees, Internet TV, Net Neutrality, Online Video
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Comcast-NBC joint venture approval expected Tuesday

Federal regulators are expected to vote Tuesday to approve Comcast and NBC Universal's joint venture, putting an end to a more than year-long review of a controversial union that will combine the nation's biggest broadband Internet and cable service operator...

By Cecilia Kang | January 17, 2011; 6:25 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (13)
Categories: Antitrust, Comcast, DOJ, FCC, Internet TV, Media, Net Neutrality, Online Video
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CES: Netflix CEO Hastings sets eyes on global expansion, Cecilia Kang , January 8, 2011

The Circuit: Piracy plagues Mac app store, Skype buys mobile video company Qik, Apple denies CFO search, Hayley Tsukayama , January 7, 2011

The Circuit: Apple valued at $300B, merger update, Chrome numbers climb, Hayley Tsukayama , January 4, 2011

The Circuit: Goldman backs Facebook, Google to take on Apple, Apple to take on Netflix, Hayley Tsukayama , January 3, 2011

The Circuit: CNN gives Apple an F, Sears plans movie downloads, Groupon's new stock push, Hayley Tsukayama , December 29, 2010

The Circuit: net neutrality -- the morning after; Verizon and Motorola go 4G; women in tech, Hayley Tsukayama , December 22, 2010

FCC passes first net neutrality rules, Cecilia Kang , December 21, 2010

The Circuit: FCC vote, Internet TV, Google vs. Connecticut, Hayley Tsukayama , December 21, 2010

FCC's net neutrality, merger decisions could set the dial on future of TV, Cecilia Kang , December 17, 2010

Brightcove CEO Allaire talks net neutrality, Internet video and why Apple's the one to watch, Cecilia Kang , December 17, 2010

Comcast asks for limited online video conditions to merger with NBC, Cecilia Kang , December 16, 2010

The Circuit: Yahoo layoffs, Comcast and Julian Assange, Hayley Tsukayama , December 14, 2010

End near? Comcast, NBC meet with FCC, Justice on proposed Internet video conditions, Cecilia Kang , December 10, 2010

Netflix joins the S&P 500, The Washington Post editors , December 10, 2010

Netflix strikes deal with ABC-Disney, building Internet video library, Cecilia Kang , December 8, 2010

Pay-as-you-go Internet prices raise questions , Cecilia Kang , December 8, 2010

As Comcast-NBC try to tie up merger, news editorials differ on consequences, Cecilia Kang , December 6, 2010

FCC net neutrality proposal opens door for prioritization and higher fees for consumers, Cecilia Kang , December 6, 2010

Hulu CEO visits FCC to discuss Comcast-NBC merger, Cecilia Kang , December 3, 2010

Faster cell phone services bring a wave of new services and charges, Cecilia Kang , November 30, 2010

Comcast, NBC argue against sharing with Internet TV, Cecilia Kang , November 24, 2010

FilmOn streaming TV site temporarily shut down by court, Cecilia Kang , November 23, 2010

Sen. Franken urges Justice to investigate Comcast antitrust violation, Cecilia Kang , November 22, 2010

Viacom to Google TV: no MTV for you , Cecilia Kang , November 22, 2010

Orb brings Internet to TV, says networks can't block like they did to Google, Cecilia Kang , November 19, 2010

Smartphone sales to pass computers in 2012: Morgan Stanley analyst Meeker, Cecilia Kang , November 16, 2010

Ivi online tv, swarmed by broadcasters' suits, takes fight to Washington, Cecilia Kang , November 12, 2010

Internet TV battles come to head at FCC, Cecilia Kang , November 11, 2010

Senate to scrutinize television fee battles, Cecilia Kang , November 10, 2010

Battles heat for the future of Internet television, Cecilia Kang , November 9, 2010

Cord-cutting continues: Cable loses subscribers again in 3rd quarter, Cecilia Kang , November 5, 2010

Tivo bets against cable cutting, expects Internet and cable to join, Cecilia Kang , November 3, 2010

Networks block Web shows from Google TV, Cecilia Kang , October 22, 2010

Netflix moves beyond DVD, tangles with ISPs on net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , October 21, 2010

Mixed corporate reactions to next moves on net neutrality, Cecilia Kang , September 30, 2010

Net neutrality back at FCC, a look at how it can affect Comcast-NBCU merger, Cecilia Kang , September 30, 2010

Cable cord-cutting just a snip, but that could be changing, Cecilia Kang , September 28, 2010

Update: Google, Verizon look to bridge net neutrality debate, denies reports end of open Internet, by Cecilia Kang , August 5, 2010

Immigration patrol steps up fight against online movie piracy, Cecilia Kang , June 30, 2010

Labor, public interest, media protest Comcast-NBC Universal merger, Cecilia Kang , June 21, 2010

Italian conviction of Google execs highlights Internet freedom debate, Cecilia Kang , February 24, 2010

Comcast gives itself good marks, but lawmaker concerns pave way for Web access conditions, Cecilia Kang , February 5, 2010

Watch Senator Franken grill NBC's Zucker, Comcast's Roberts, Cecilia Kang , February 5, 2010

Consumer groups: Comcast-NBC is a horizontal merger that hurts viewers, Internet users, Cecilia Kang , February 2, 2010

More hearings in works for Comcast-NBC Universal merger, Cecilia Kang , January 6, 2010

Update: Sen. Kohl to hold antitrust hearing on Comcast-NBC Universal merger, Cecilia Kang , January 5, 2010

Bono calls on ISPs to protect movie, television industries online, Cecilia Kang , January 4, 2010

Apple to pair with CBS, Walt Disney to take on cable, satellite: WSJ, Cecilia Kang , December 22, 2009

Public interest groups urge new FCC rules for TV set-top boxes, Cecilia Kang , December 18, 2009

Update: Comcast's Xfinity online video plan, a toe in Internet waters, Cecilia Kang , December 15, 2009

America's love affair with television continues, Cecilia Kang , December 14, 2009

Cable industry urges FCC to include teleco, satellite in set top box review, Cecilia Kang , December 7, 2009

Cable strategy for online videos to draw new attention with Comcast-NBC merger, Cecilia Kang , December 3, 2009

In Comcast-NBC merger, companies will seek to ease regulator concerns , Cecilia Kang , December 2, 2009

Vivendi's sale of NBC clears way for Comcast; public interest groups decry merger, Cecilia Kang , December 1, 2009

A Comcast/NBC Merger's Unique Regulatory Challenges, Eyes on FCC, Cecilia Kang , November 30, 2009

Chat with Roku on hurdles to online video market, Cecilia Kang , November 30, 2009

Consumer electronics group calls for broad FCC set top box review, Cecilia Kang , November 24, 2009

Analyst: Comcast-NBC merger review could extend through 2010, Cecilia Kang , November 23, 2009

AP: Liberty Media's John Malone warns Comcast-NBC marriage could lead to more mega mergers, Cecilia Kang , November 19, 2009

Television last frontier of innovation? , Cecilia Kang , November 19, 2009

Small cable, online video companies warn of anticompetition in Comcast, NBC merger, Cecilia Kang , November 19, 2009

Comcast's online video bet clearer, benefits for users unclear, Cecilia Kang , November 13, 2009

Public interest groups rail against a Comcast and NBC merger, Comcast, NBC, merger, Netflix, Amazon , November 9, 2009

Potential Comcast bid for NBC raises regulatory questions, Cecilia Kang , November 3, 2009

Vuze CEO on TV Everywhere, competition (uh, or lack thereof), Cecilia Kang , October 30, 2009

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