AT&T Sued For Allegedly Inflating DirecTV Now Subscriber Numbers

A lawsuit seeking class action status says AT&T is inflating AT&T TV Now — previously known as DirecTV Now — subscriber numbers by creating fake users. From a report: It’s accusing the company’s management of carrying out the scheme in an effort to make the service look good in the eyes of investors even though it was struggling with serious technical…

6.6 Million Lose CBS Channels After ‘Business Dispute’ With AT&T

“Media giants are embroiled in yet another fight over TV rates, and viewers are once again paying the price,” writes Engadget. CBS’ channels in 17 markets (including New York, San Francisco and Atlanta) have gone dark on AT&T services like DirecTV Now and U-verse after the two companies failed to reach an agreement on a new carriage contract before the old…