Apple Plans to Offer ABC, CBS, Fox Through Apple TV
New Apple TV Service Threatens Comcast
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Apple Inc., trying to strengthen its set-top service called Apple TV, is in talks with broadcasters ABC, CBS and Fox to provide Web-based television later this year, according to people familiar with the effort.
The service would include about 25 channels and may include cable channels from companies owned by the media conglomerates, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. A deal with the networks would follow an agreement announced last week to put to HBO’s new stand-alone online service on Apple devices for $14.99 a month beginning April 12.