Latest ACSI for cable, streaming shows signs of COVID fatigue
ANN ARBOR—When COVID-19 forced Americans to stay home, many turned to streaming, taking solace in their ability to binge-watch entertainment of all shapes and sizes. But it was only a …
TAM names new VP, Public Policy
LANSING—The Telecommunications Association of Michigan (TAM) today announced that Joelle Demand has joined the organization as its vice president for public policy. “Joelle is one of Michigan’s most respected government …
New VP at Peninsula Fiber
MARQUETTE—Peninsula Fiber Network LLC, a provider of fiber-optic telecommunications services in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, has named Jennifer Greenburg as its new vice president of governmental affairs. Greenburg most recently …
African-American owned Christian TV network gets deal with Cox Contour TV
DETROIT—The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, is now available on Cox Contour TV, an internet TV app provided by …
Ypsi gets 5G from T-Mobile
BELLEVUE, Wash.—T-Mobile, the mobile subsidiary of the German telecom company Deutsche Telekom that now includes Sprint, announced that 121 more areas across the United States have gone live with 5G …
J.D. Power finds business wireline providers resilient
TROY—Overall satisfaction with business wireline providers significantly increased across all segments despite the endless potential issues that could have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the recently released …
Video streaming satisfaction grows, but cable TV remains in ACSI’s basement
ANN ARBOR—The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Americans work and how they spend their leisure time, putting a spotlight on both high-speed internet service and in-home entertainment options. Video …
Comcast seeking video from K-12 schools, universities for broadcast
PLYMOUTH—Comcast announced that it has launched “School Year 2020” on Xfinity On Demand to help schools commemorate the 2019-2020 academic year’s special moments. Students and families across Michigan can enjoy …
Cable provider WOW launches IP TV service in mid-Michigan, Cleveland
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—The cable TV and data provider WideOpenWest Inc. announced the launch of its new video service, WOW! tv+, for high-speed data customers in Cleveland and mid-Michigan communities. The Android …
J.D. Power releases satisfaction data on auto websites, tires, telecom
TROY—The Troy customer satisfaction analysis firm J.D. Power Thursday released new reports on satisfaction with automotive websites, automotive tires, and telecom self-help sites. The 2020 Automotive Website Evaluation Study shows …