Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is senior content producer, finance for Multichannel News/B+C, covering finance, operations and M&A at cable operators and networks across the industry. He joined Multichannel News in September 1998 and has written about major deals and top players in the business ever since. He also writes the On The Money blog, offering deeper dives into a wide variety of topics including, retransmission consent, regional sports networks,and streaming video. In 2015 he won the Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Profile, an in-depth look at the Syfy Network’s Sharknado franchise and its impact on the industry.
Latest articles by Mike Farrell

Acorn TV: Everything You Need to Know About the SVOD Service for Anglophiles
By Mike Farrell last updated
Bolstered by a strong library of British movies and shows, AMC Networks streaming service has 1 million users. But its BBC-backed competitor is coming fast

The Cable Center Names Six to 2022 Cable Hall of Fame
By Mike Farrell last updated
Patricia Jo Boyers, Kevin Casey, Chris Lammers, Tina Perry, John C. Porter II, Michael Powell to receive honors as event returns to in-person venue

Altice USA Names Pragash Pillai Chief Technology & Information Officer
By Mike Farrell published
Long-time exec replaces Philippe Le May, who becomes a special advisor to company

Altice USA Expands MVNO Deal with T-Mobile
By Mike Farrell published
No details, but parties say new multi-year pact ‘beneficial’ to both parties

YES Network Teams Up with Jomboy Media for App, Linear Content
By Mike Farrell published
YouTube stalwart Jomboy will produce exclusive shows for app, programming for linear TV

Comcast To Spend $32.6 Million for Oregon, Utah Expansion
By Mike Farrell last updated
Projects will add 23,000 homes and businesses to network over four years

Charter Says 200 Mbps Minimum Broadband Speeds Now the Norm System-wide
By Mike Farrell published
Doubles starting speed in 33 markets to reach milestone

Is 5G the Last ‘G’ for Wireless?
By Mike Farrell published
Barclays analyst notes initial applications for 6G border on the ‘bizarre;’ does anyone really want to smell the internet?

Charter’s Starting Minimum Wage Reaches $20 Per Hour Company-Wide
By Mike Farrell published
Currently seeking candidates to fill 2,500 jobs across 41 states

NAB Show 2022: WRAL-TV and WRAZ-TV VP and GM Joel Davis Sets Expectations
By Mike Farrell last updated

For Cable Operators, Wireless Gets Real
By Mike Farrell published
Q4 performance shows product becoming legitimate revenue, profit center

Mediacom Logs 100 Consecutive Quarters of Growth
By Mike Farrell published
Chairman and CEO Rocco Commisso says even after 27 years, there’s more to do

March (Conference) Madness: Time For Cable CEOs to Once Again Defend Their Business
By Mike Farrell last updated
Roberts sees broadband growth, Rutledge predict new bundles, Goei touts fiber build, as industry transitions once again

NAB Show Preview: Live Event Rolls Back Into Las Vegas
By Mike Farrell last updated
‘Create, Connect and Capitalize’ are pillars of in-person gathering

How Long Can the Fiber Boom Last?
By Mike Farrell published
MoffettNathanson points to explosive growth in fiber build projects over past five years, but worries the cost may be too high

Cox Moves to Overturn $1 Billion Music Suit
By Mike Farrell published
Oral arguments begin Wednesday and cable operator says decision, expected in spring, could have huge impact on broadband industry

Comcast Chief Brian Roberts Sees Little Threat from Fixed Wireless
By Mike Farrell last updated
Exec spoke at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco

NAB Show 2022: Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb Sets Convention Expectations
By Mike Farrell last updated

Cincinnati Bell Rebrands as Altafiber
By Mike Farrell published
Says new moniker reflects commitment to fiber optic network

Cable Operators Waive Phone Charges for Calls to Ukraine
By Mike Farrell last updated
Charter, Astound Broadband, Comcast, Altice USA among operators allow customers to text, reach family impacted by conflict for free

Netflix Sub Growth Trending Better Than Guidance, Analyst Says
By Mike Farrell published
SVOD pioneer said it would add 2.5 million subs in Q1; Barclays says on pace to add around 4 million

Wonder Women of New York 2022: Joella Wind
By Mike Farrell published
Group VP, Sales Operations, Spectrum Enterprise
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