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Title: Apple is reportedly 'close' to securing broadcast networks for online TV service Post by: HCK on July 16, 2015, 09:00:11 pm Apple is reportedly 'close' to securing broadcast networks for online TV service
<article> <section class="page"> <p> After some earlier setbacks (http://www.macworld.com/article/2925841/apples-streaming-tv-service-might-not-be-imminent-after-all.html), Apple may once again be firming up plans for its long-rumored streaming TV service.</p><p> Sources tell the New York Post (http://nypost.com/2015/07/13/apple-networks-progressing-in-talks-over-cable-killer-tv-app/) that the major broadcast networks are “close” to agreements with their local station affiliates, allowing the networks to negotiate with Apple on the affiliates' behalf. This would remove a major obstacle for Apple, as it wouldn't have to go around the country striking deals with every affiliate to carry channels like ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2948380/streaming-services/apple-is-reportedly-close-to-securing-broadcast-networks-for-online-tv-service.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article> Source: Apple is reportedly 'close' to securing broadcast networks for online TV service (http://www.macworld.com/article/2948380/streaming-services/apple-is-reportedly-close-to-securing-broadcast-networks-for-online-tv-service.html#tk.rss_all) |