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US Cable TV Shutdowns: 30+ Channels Closed Since 2020

Since 2020, the American cable TV industry has experienced a steady contraction as viewers migrate to streaming platforms. At least 30 distinct U.S. cable and regional sports channels have permanently shut down or ended regular programming between 2020 and late 2026. Notable closures include NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), ESPN Classic, G4, Universal Kids, HBO Family, Cinemax multiplex channels, Pac-12 Networks, Longhorn Network, and the FanDuel Sports Network portfolio. The closures accelerated after the pandemic and cord-cutting, with sports channels especially vulnerable. Operators cited falling subscriber numbers, rising content costs, and the preference for on-demand streaming as decisive factors. Regional sports networks accounted for a large share of losses, leading to greater fragmentation of local sports viewing. More shutdowns are expected as rumors suggest additional closures.

• More than 30 U.S. cable TV channels have shut down since 2020.
• NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) ceased operations on December 31, 2021.
• HBO Family and Cinemax multiplex channels (ThrillerMax, MovieMax, OuterMax) stopped on August 15, 2025.

AT&T Partners with OpenAI to Scale Legal Knowledge

AT&T's legal department is partnering with OpenAI to build a knowledge layer that makes legal expertise more accessible across the company. The collaboration builds on LegalEdge, AT&T's AI-focused legal team, and aims to improve intake processes by using natural language processing to classify and prioritize requests, connect them with relevant precedent, and provide lawyers with historical context. The initiative is led by David McAtee, AT&T's General Counsel, and Bill Ryan, Chief Compliance Officer. The goal is to enable lawyers to deliver legal judgment at greater scale, while ensuring that decision-making remains with the attorneys.

• AT&T is partnering with OpenAI to build a knowledge layer for its legal department.
• The collaboration builds on LegalEdge, AT&T's AI-focused legal team.
• An intake system with natural language processing will classify and prioritize requests.

AT&T adds record 769K internet customers in Q3 2026

AT&T reported a record quarter for internet subscriber growth, adding 769,000 total consumer and business Advanced Connectivity internet net customers in Q3 2026. The gains were driven by 442,000 fiber additions and 327,000 fixed wireless additions (5G Home Internet), marking the company's strongest internet net-add performance. As of September 30, 2026, AT&T's total internet connections reached 16.248 million, including 13.310 million fiber and 2.938 million fixed wireless. Fiber network reach exceeded 39 million locations, on track to surpass 40 million by end of 2026. Advanced Home Internet revenue rose 23.4% year-over-year to $2.975 billion. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook and continues to target mid-single-digit growth in Advanced Connectivity service revenue, supported by fiber expansion and fixed wireless adoption.

• AT&T added 769,000 net internet customers in Q3 2026, a record.
• Growth driven by 442,000 fiber additions and 327,000 fixed wireless additions.
• Total internet connections reached 16.248 million as of Sept 30, 2026.

Bouygues Telecom lance Anti-Spam : alerter sur les appels potentiellement frauduleux grâce à l’IA intégrée au réseau

Bouygues Telecom lance Anti-Spam, une solution utilisant l'IA intégrée au réseau pour alerter sur les appels potentiellement frauduleux. Cette annonce fait partie des derniers communiqués de presse publiés sur le site.

Bouygues Telecom élu « Meilleure Chaîne de Magasins 2027 » dans la catégorie Téléphonie

Bouygues Telecom a été élu « Meilleure Chaîne de Magasins 2027 » dans la catégorie Téléphonie, selon un communiqué de presse publié le 23/09/2026.

iPhone Duo, 18 Pro & 18 Pro Max : l’essentiel à retenir sur les nouveaux modèles dévoilés par Apple

Nouvel article à la une sur le magazine Le Mag de Bouygues Telecom concernant les nouveaux iPhone dévoilés par Apple, avec date de publication 11 septembre 2026.