Observed Signal · Jul 8, 2026 · News Roundup · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Cord Cutting Today: Free Channels, ABC Pushes Back
Cord Cutters News published a daily roundup on July 8, 2026 summarizing major cord-cutting and streaming stories: Roku is adding six new live free channels starting July 2026 on Roku TVs and Roku Players; Philo added six more free channels, bringing its free offering to over 150 channels; Pluto TV added four new live channels featuring classic shows; ABC responded to FCC pushback by telling the commission that The View is a real news program; and Versant (parent of MS NOW & USA) expanded its sports footprint with a reported $530 million acquisition of Full Swing. The piece is an editorial news roundup listing linked stories and quick links for readers.
Adds and changes to free/FAST channel lineups and a major sports acquisition increase CTV/streaming inventory and consolidation signals for advertisers and buyers; ABC's pushback to the FCC raises regulatory relevance but none of the items are industry-shifting on their own.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Roku will add six new live free channels starting July 2026 on Roku TVs and Roku Player (reported in the roundup).
- Philo added six more free channels and is now offering over 150 channels for free (reported in the roundup).
- Pluto TV added four new live channels, including channels for classic shows (reported in the roundup).
- ABC told the FCC that The View is a real news program after FCC pushback (reported in the roundup).
- Versant, parent company of MS NOW & USA, expanded its sports business with a $530 million acquisition of Full Swing (reported in the roundup).
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