More cable news from across the Web:
> It's not exactly Periscope, but Comcast Xfinity customers on the X1 Entertainment Operating system can now live-stream content from their smartphones to the TV or other subscriber's smartphones. Release
> HBO is taking advice dispensed earlier this year by Irdeto, and doing away with DVD screeners of its upcoming series to combat piracy. Story
> CenturyLink said it has licensed the RDK (Reference Design Kit) and is evaluating it and "other platforms" for its next-generation services. Story
> Mobile-only Internet users now outnumber desktop-only Internet users for the first time in the U.S. Story
> Competition in the wired broadband industry is sorely lacking, the FCC's Gigi Sohn says. Story
> Cogent and Verizon signed a long-term interconnect pact that will see Verizon Digital Media Services' CDN connect to Cogent's network globally. Story
And finally… Sprint is still hanging on to the number-three wireless carrier spot, thanks to increased Q1 additions of tablet users which offset its postpaid handset losses. Story