More cable news from across the Web:
> Arris' shareholders approved the company's takeover of set-top box maker Pace. Telecompaper article
> AT&T warned its revenues for the third quarter will likely be lower than analysts expect. WSJ article
> Yahoo reportedly halved the price of ads on the NFL games it plans to stream on the Internet. Reuters article
> RFD-TV voiced support for Charter Communications' planned purchase of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. Release
> Universal Sports Network is shutting down Nov. 16 as NBCUniversal picks up the U.S. broadcast rights to the Olympic Games through 2032. Deadline article
Telecom News
> FairPoint has named Lisa Leary as its new VP of business sales where she will oversee the telco's efforts in the enterprise and business market segments. Article
> Ting will become the latest service provider to offer broadband speeds in the Triangle area of North Carolina with plans to bring its 1 Gbps FTTH service to Holly Springs, N.C. Article
Wireless Tech News
> According to two analysts, Voice over Wi-Fi is all about the economics. Industry Voices
> Ericsson is working with América Móvil to bring the first 5G test system to Brazil in 2016. The two companies also plan to deploy a test system for Internet of Things (IoT) to focus on low battery consumption applications, such as low power sensors for remote areas. Article
Wireless News
> Crown Castle beat analysts' expectations for its third-quarter earnings and also indicated that it expects more site leasing revenue next year as network spending and small cell deployments in the U.S. ramp up. Article
> Sprint said its Apple iPhone customers will be able to get access to enhanced Wi-Fi calling features that will let them make and receive calls from multiple Apple devices with a single number. Article
And finally… The FCC reduced the cost of calling for prisoners. Article