Roku's got game; ACA mulls USF reform

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@FierceCable RT Wired via @NCTACable: Aug. 1, 1949: FCC gets involved with cable TV for the first time. Story | Follow @FierceCable

> Roku 2 XS beefs up alternative box's offerings with gaming, other attractions. Review

> The American Cable Association likes some parts of the Universal Service Fund reform plan, but is reserving judgment. Article

> Cablevision's franchise agreement is up for renewal in Patchogue, N.Y. this month. Article

And finally... Versus channel is set to become the NBC Sports Network next January. Article

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