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| JUST FOR YOU |
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 Big Savings with DIRECTV via Internet! Are you ready to save? Sign up for DIRECTV via Internet through FOCUS Broadband and enjoy $10 off your Internet bill every month for a full year!* Plus, when you choose DIRECTV's Choice package or higher, you'll get another $10 off per month** — that’s a total of $240 in savings for your first year! DIRECTV via Internet provides a comprehensive selection of channels accessible via streaming on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or laptop. With four flexible packages to choose from, no contracts, and a price lock guarantee, DIRECTV via Internet offers a seamless and customizable streaming experience. You can even add DIRECTV's Gemini streaming device that features a user-friendly remote for a more cable like experience. Visit www.focusbroadband.com/directv to see package options, learn about our partnership, and to claim your savings today! Call 877-755-8020 or visit us online to get started. *$10/month Internet discount for 12 months with DIRECTV via Internet signup through FOCUS Broadband. After 12 months, standard rates apply. **$10/month DIRECTV via Internet discount good for 24 months with Choice package or higher; then standard rates apply. DIRECTV services are billed directly through DIRECTV and are controlled and operated through DIRECTV. Offer ends 8/31/25. Other conditions and restrictions apply.  
 Celebrating 70 Years of Connectivity with former CEO/General Manager, Allen Russ In this special interview, former CEO and General Manager Allen Russ shares his journey with FOCUS Broadband and reflects on some of the company's biggest milestones over the past 20 years. Watch the full video now!  FOCUS Broadband Text Alerts Are Coming Your Way! In the months ahead, FOCUS Broadband will be launching text alerts! We will be sharing important updates with you, like a heads-up when a technician is on the way, billing reminders and service outages. Remember, we will never ask for personal information via text and will avoid sending you links. You can also opt out of receiving text messages anytime by replying STOP. Make sure we have your most current contact information on file, give us a call at 888-367-2862 to check! 
 Win Big with Your First Wireless Line Free! Being a FOCUS Broadband customer has its perks — especially when you have Gigabit Internet. Now, you can add wireless service and get your first line absolutely FREE* for the win! Plus, each additional line is just $35 per month. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data with reliable coverage, plus the convenience of one provider and one simple bill. Visit one of our convenient locations for the latest iPhone and Samsung devices or keep your existing device and make the switch over the phone! Call 877-755-8026 or visit focusbroadband.com to get started today! *For new FOCUS Unlimited wireless customers. First year free for one line only. After 12 months, standard rates apply. Requires gigabit internet or greater, autopay, paperless billing and 1-year term. Chargeback applies if wireless service is interrupted or terminated during first year. Not combinable with other offers and subject to end without notice. Credit and other restrictions apply.  Stay Safe and Connected this Hurricane Season Hurricane season is here and while we can’t control the weather, we can help you stay connected. Here is how you can prepare for this hurricane season:
 Secure Your Home Like a Pro When it comes to protecting your home, don't settle for less than expert installation and professional-grade equipment. Our advanced outdoor cameras feature night vision, two-way audio and live streaming — giving you real-time alerts and 24/7 visibility, right from your smartphone. You'll have full control of your system anytime, anywhere! For a limited time, get 50% off an Alarm.com camera when you sign up for a Connected Home plan. It's a smarter, easier way to customize security for your home. Call 877-755-8023 today for your free quote. *50% off one Alarm.com camera for new customers with a 3-year Connected Home agreement. Requires certain equipment, broadband, and mobile device with Alarm.com app. Not combinable with other offers. Other conditions, taxes & fees may apply. Offer ends 9/30/25. |
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 The Last Rodeo PG — A retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family. (Angel Studios, Now Streaming)  The Amateur PG-13 — Charlie Heller is a brilliant decoder for the CIA whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. Since his supervisors refuse to respond, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible. His intelligence serves as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge. (Hulu, Now Streaming) |
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 Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills TV-MA — HBO Sports and NFL Films join forces for an unprecedented, all-access look at the Buffalo Bills in their training camp. This five-part docuseries — released weekly on Tuesday night — takes viewers behind the scenes of the NFL's AFC East team and highlights quarterback Josh Allen, winner of 2024's NFL Most Valuable Player award. (HBO Max, August 5th Premiere)  America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys TV-MA — This eight-part docuseries tells the tale of the most valuable sports franchise in the world, the Dallas Cowboys, and their legendary owner/president/GM Jerry Jones. Relive the ups, downs, risks, and controversies that transformed the franchise — leading them to three NFL titles in the 1990s and cementing Jerry Jones as one of the sport's biggest disruptors and innovators. (Netflix, August 19th Premiere)  SEC Football: Any Given Saturday TV-MA — Follow college football's most elite players and coaches in this unfiltered eight-part docuseries that goes behind the scenes of the 2024 SEC season. In the South, college football isn't just a game — it's a way of life. Witness the pressure, commitment, and tears it takes to be a D1 athlete and the crazy culture behind it in the best and most popular conference, the SEC. (Netflix, August 5th Premiere) |
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Peacock Is Raising Prices for the Third Year in a Row
Effective July 23rd, Peacock is charging new subscribers $11 per month for the ad-supported Premium plan, which is an increase of almost 40% over the $8 per month it currently costs to subscribe. The price for the ad-free Premium Plus subscription will rise from $14 to $17 per month. Existing Peacock customers will see these rates go into effect in their first billing cycle on or after August 22.
This is the biggest price increase Peacock has ever rolled out at one time since the streamer launched in 2020, and it means that Peacock will have one of the most expensive ad-supported plan of any streaming service, priced higher per month than Netflix ($8), Disney+ ($10), HBO Max ($10), and Prime Video ($9). Max Officially Changes Name Back to HBO Max 
Apparently, it's a streaming platform's prerogative to change its mind. Warner Bros. Discovery announced on July 9th that its streaming platform, Max, has officially reverted to its former name, HBO Max. The rebranding marks a return to the name the service carried when it first launched in May 2020, before its controversial shift to Max in 2023.
The 2023 decision to drop HBO from the platform's name was intended to distinguish the streaming service's broader content library — including Discovery's reality shows, family-friendly programming, and Warner Bros. films — from the premium, adult-oriented HBO brand. However, the shift to Max was met with widespread confusion among consumers and criticism from industry observers. |
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 CoComelon Lane TV-Y — Preschooler JJ and his best friends are back, exploring their world and embracing their imaginations. In Season 5, they go on fun field trips to the airport, an apple orchard, and more! This dialogue-driven series features storylines and songs that cover some of the developmental milestones of growing up. (Netflix, August 18th Premiere)  Shape Island TV-G — Get ready for Season 2 of the award-winning Shape Island series based on the internationally best-selling picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. It invites viewers to join serious Square, intrepid Circle, and tricky Triangle as they dig up some fun, search for answers, and build on their friendship — all while learning how to navigate each other's differences. (AppleTV+, August 29th Premiere)  Iron Man and His Awesome Friends TV-Y — This new series follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses Iron Man, Iron Heart, and Iron Hulk as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city. In order to help them save the day, the Iron Friends each have an Iron Suit that allows them to fly and gives them enhanced super-strength. (Disney+, August 12th Premiere) |
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 Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, and Minions PG — It's time to enjoy a triple feature! The first in this animated film franchise, Despicable Me, came out in 2010. In it, villainous Gru (Steve Carell) adopts three orphan girls — Margo, Edith, and Agnes — as part of a maniacal scheme to steal the moon. However, the girls' affection slowly reforms Gru. This film also introduced Minions, Gru's goofy yellow pill-shaped helpers, as well as his nemesis, Vector. The story continues in Despicable Me 2 (2013), where Gru trades villainy for devoted fatherhood. He's recruited by the Anti-Villain League to vanquish a new supervillain, Eduardo/El Macho (Benjamin Bratt), and teams up with agent Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig), who becomes his romantic interest. Minions (2015) is the Despicable Me prequel. In 1960s New York, the Minions join up with Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), a supervillain out to snatch Queen Elizabeth II's crown. In a London showdown, a young Gru royally outsmarts Scarlet and earns the respect of the Minions. (Netflix, August 1st Premiere) |
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 The Thursday Murder Club PG-13 — At their retirement community, ex-spy Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), ex–union activist Ron (Pierce Brosnan), and ex-nurse Joyce (Celia Imrie) spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. However, their causal sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. The film is based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel. (Netflix, August 28th Premiere)  A Map That Leads To You PG-13 — Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger, this film follows Heather, a young woman who is traveling through Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever. (Prime Video, August 20th Premiere) |
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 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf TV-MA — This prequel series to The Terminal List (2022) is an espionage thriller that follows the journey of Ben Edwards from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. It explores Edwards' past and shows how he became pals with Navy SEAL James Reece, was recruited to the CIA, and became a part of the conspiracy against Reece's platoon. (Prime Video, August 27th Premiere)  Hostage TV-MA — In this action-packed political thriller, the British Prime Minister (Suranne Jones) goes head-to-head with the French President (Julie Delpy) and is forced to make an unimaginable decision. Fighting political pressures, with a husband held hostage and a country to defend, she's left with nearly no choice — but she will not give in. (Netflix, August 21st Premiere)  Chief of War TV-MA — This series follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification of Hawaii at the turn of the 18th century. A Hawaiian war chief joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization. Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. (Apple TV+, August 1st Premiere) |
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Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on July 30th, 2025, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!
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