T-Mobile US is firing back at critics of its Binge On video service, critics that include Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL) and its YouTube streaming website. T-Mobile (TMUS) CEO John Legere, in a video posted Thursday on T-Mobile’s website, says the Binge On service does not favor Netflix (NFLX), Time Warner’s (TWX) HBO or any other service. Binge On is exempt from monthly data caps T-Mobile normally imposes on subscribers, a policy that critics say
LAS VEGAS — In one swift move, Netflix (NFLX) all but completed its global rollout on Wednesday, as it turned on its Internet television service in 130 new countries. With the new markets, Netflix is now offered in 190 countries worldwide. The notable exception is China, which the company expects to enter soon. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings delivered the news in a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “Today you are witnessing
LAS VEGAS — All those Ultra HD 4K televisions purchased over the holiday shopping season soon will get a plethora of content from Hollywood studios to take full advantage of the supersharp displays. Ultrahigh-definition TVs can display TV shows and movies at four times the resolution of standard high-definition sets. But content for 4K sets mostly has been limited to select programs from streaming services like Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon.com