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Verizon Is Eyeing Spring for the Start of Delayed Online TV Service
- Programming deals still in negotiation, strategy seen adrift
- Online streaming TV is ‘absolutely critical,’ CEO said
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Verizon Communications Inc. is aiming for a spring 2018 launch for its new online TV service, which has been delayed at least twice as the telecommunications giant grapples with how to compete in the media world, according to people familiar with the matter.
While Verizon has shared its plans with TV networks, the timing of the web-based, live TV service’s introduction remains tentative and could be further postponed, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.