More cable news from around the Internet:
> Nielsen says 41 percent of U.S. homes now subscribe to SVOD services such as Netflix, up from 36 percent a year ago. Story
> Aereo has filed suit against the major broadcast networks, alleging that they illegally interfered with its bankruptcy auction last month. Story
> Univision's private-equity owners have enlisted Deutsche Bank and several other large banks to help them underwrite an IPO. Story
> Comcast told regulators that approval of its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable will enable it to extend its pro-social Internet Essentials program to disadvantaged TWC customers. Story
> On Tuesday, Sony launched Powers, the first original series for its PlayStation Network. Story
> Apple, which now has a market capitalization of $738 billion, has replaced AT&T on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Story
And finally … Ericsson will cut 2,200 jobs in Sweden, mainly in research and development (R&D) and its supply chain, as it seeks to slash costs and boost profitability. Story