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FCC Unlikely to Bless a Comcast-TWC Deal, Says Regulator

Any effort by Comcast Corp. to acquire Time Warner Cable Inc. would face significant hurdles in Washington, according to a Federal Communications Commission official, casting doubt on a cable-industry consolidation scenario that has grabbed Wall Street’s attention.

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Cox Explores Bidding for Time Warner Cable

Cox Communications is contemplating jumping into the bidding for Time Warner Cable Inc. — either on its own or with others — say people familiar with the situation.

Why Your Cable Bill Won’t Get Smaller When Big TV Gets Bigger

For now, at least.

One Way or Another, Big TV Is Getting Bigger. Will You Care?

The feds may not let Comcast buy Time Warner. But the cable guys want consolidation, and they’re probably going to get it. If you’re paying for TV, it’s hard to see how it helps you.

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Time Warner Cable’s Suitors Lining Up Funds for Bid

Charter Communications Inc. is nearing an agreement with banks to borrow money for a bid for Time Warner Cable.

Good News for the Cable Guys! Subscriber Numbers Dropped Again.

So why are the pay-TV guys smiling?

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Sports Programming Dominates the Living Room

How sports programming is reshaping the TV landscape and driving a new generation of technology.

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Telecoms Selling TV Have Bigger Impact on Cable Firms

The way things are going, the term “cable TV” may have to be replaced by “phone TV.”

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Time Warner Cable Earnings: Subscriber Losses Grow

Time Warner Cable Inc. lost far more TV customers than expected in the third quarter, and for the first time lost Internet subscribers, largely due to its month-long dispute with CBS Corp. during the quarter, executives said.

Netflix Flirts With a New Idea: “Big” Movies at Your House, the Same Day They’re in Theaters

A great idea, which also seems improbable. But if they can pull it off …