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January 2026
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Happy New Year from all of us at FOCUS Broadband!
As we begin a new year, we want to thank you for choosing FOCUS Broadband. We're proud to serve the communities we call home and to provide the high-speed internet that keeps you connected to what matters most. From streaming your favorite shows and movies to online gaming, working from home, and staying in touch with family and friends, FOCUS Broadband powers it all.

In the year ahead, we're excited to continue investing in faster speeds, improved reliability, and new technology to enhance your experience. Here's to an exciting year ahead. Happy New Year from all of us at FOCUS Broadband!
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Win Big with a Speed Upgrade

Did your home add new connected devices over the holidays? More phones, TVs, tablets, game consoles, and smart devices all competing for bandwidth can slow things down. Upgrading your internet speed gives your home the performance it needs to keep every device running smoothly. Gigabit Internet is built for busy households with heavy streamers, gamers, remote workers, and smart homes, delivering a strong, consistent connection you can count on.

Call 888-367-2862 to upgrade your speed today!

Multi-gig speeds are available in many areas.
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Ring in the New Year with a Smarter Home

Creating a smarter home is easier than ever with features that help you stay connected and in control. Make your home smarter with features like:
  • Smart Locks
  • to lock or unlock your doors remotely and receive alerts when someone enters, no keys required.
  • Automated Thermostats
  • that reduce energy costs by learning your schedule and making automatic adjustments. You can also change your settings by using your smartphone from wherever you are!
  • HD Video Monitoring
  • that provides crystal-clear, real-time views of your home and sends instant motion alerts.
Whether you're looking to simplify daily routines or manage your home while you're away, creating your ideal smart home is easy. Start the year smarter and take control for less than $1.00 per day! Call 888-789-0206 today!

Smart Home package requires 3-year agreement. Less than $1/day reference based on $27.95/mo. spread over 31 days. Equipment sold separately & may require separate installation. Compatible monitoring package, broadband connection, connected device & Alarm.com app required. Credit, taxes, fees & other restrictions apply. 
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Take the Next Step Toward Better Entertainment

Streaming is easier than you think and we’re here to guide you through it! Our video, The Best Devices for Streaming, breaks down the best options on the market so you can get started right away. Follow the link to check it out.
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All Your Business Technology. One Local Provider.

New Hope Clinic, a volunteer-driven nonprofit community clinic in Boiling Spring Lakes, has grown steadily to meet the needs of Brunswick County residents. As the organization expanded, Executive Director Sheila Roberts knew they needed more than just internet; they needed a single, trusted partner to bring all their communications needs together and support staff, patients, and day-to-day operations.

That's where FOCUS Broadband Managed Services made the difference. By delivering a secure, private network alongside a separate public Wi-Fi network through one provider, the organization can reliably access critical patient information both onsite and in the field, while also offering a dependable Wi-Fi connection for patients in the waiting area.

Now, with internet, IT support, voice, and professional security, all from FOCUS Broadband, New Hope Clinic has a fully integrated technology solution that works as hard as their team does. To see how we can simplify and support your business, call 910-755-8118 today.
 
FRESH FROM THE THEATER
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Truth & Treason PG-13 — As WWII rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth — loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. After his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. After premiering in theaters in October 2025, the film became a four-part series for streaming. (Angel Studios, Now Streaming)
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The Roofman R — Based on a true story, this follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), his double life begins to unravel. (Paramount+ and MGM+, Now Streaming)
 
DOCUMENTARIES AND DOCUSERIES
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Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory NR — In this National Geographic documentary, Gregory arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He's there to film the cheetah — the fastest land animal on Earth. As he gets close to a mother caring for her tiny cubs and a young group of males executing phenomenal hunts as a team, he learns about the unexpected challenges the species endures. (Disney+/Hulu, January 1st Premiere)
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Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart TV-MA — On June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, igniting one of the most intense and widely covered missing-person cases in American history. This takes you inside the real story of her abduction and 9-month captivity through interviews, archival footage, and never-before-seen material. (Netflix, January 21st Premiere)
 
LIVE STREAMING
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Star Search TV-PG — Beyoncé. Britney Spears. Adam Sandler. Today, they're global icons, but from 1983 to 1995, they appeared as up-and-comers on the original run of Star Search. Now, the legendary talent competition series returns in a new, supercharged format — streaming live on Netflix, with real-time viewer voting. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will host. Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET. (Netflix, Premieres January 20th at 9:00 p.m. ET)
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Skyscraper Live TV-14 — World-famous free solo climber Alex Honnold attempts to ascend one of the planet's tallest skyscrapers in a high-stakes live event from Taipei, Taiwan. He'll have no ropes, and no room for error, during his most unpredictable challenge yet — climbing all 101 floors of glass, steel, and concrete. (Netflix, January 23rd at 8 p.m. ET)
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UFC TV-14 — Say goodbye to Pay-Per-View. Now you can stream every UFC fight live with one subscription to Paramount+. Tune in for marquee numbered events with the biggest stars of mixed martial arts, and follow future champions as they climb the ranks in weekly Fight Nights. (Paramount+, January 24th Premiere)
 
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FARE
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Hey AJ! TV-Y — Inspired by the real-life family of retired NFL star, Martellus Bennett, this whimsical and music-filled family comedy series is about AJ, a girl who uses her imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary. She can turn a long drive into a rocket ship space adventure or a trip to the park into a superhero mission to save the world. (Disney+, January 14th Premiere)
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Yo Gabba GabbaLand! G — In Season 2, join familiar friends and meet a new magician. Kids and parents dance, sing, play, and make learning fun as they discover all the things that make this community so magical. The series mixes early childhood milestones with play and popular music in a diverse visual and musical landscape. (Apple TV, January 30th Premiere)
 
250th ANNIVERSARY PATRIOTIC FILM
Since 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, StreamNow Insider will feature films about U.S. history this year.
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Saving Private Ryan R — Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is considered one of the best war films ever made. In it, U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines following the Normandy Landings in 1944 to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action. Steven Spielberg won a Best Directing Oscar for his work on this gritty film, and its stars include Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. (Various Streaming Platforms, Now Streaming)
 
TRIVIA MANIA
The Question Is - How many Academy Awards did Saving Private Ryan win?
The Answer Is A - FourThe Answer Is B -  Five
The Answer Is C - SixThe Answer Is D - Seven
 
ORIGINAL FILMS
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Parable PG — Six strangers awake inside a loft with no memory of how they got there and no escape. A seventh individual lies lifeless on a bed. Hourglasses count down the minutes as they fight to find a way out. Viewers are invited into this poignant drama where vulnerable men and women take a journey together full of mystery and intrigue. (Angel Studios, January 8th Premiere)
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The Rip R — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in this action thriller as Miami cop partners who find themselves in a sticky situation after their team finds $24 million stashed away in a safehouse. Required by law to count the money before leaving the scene, the cops and their team must survive the night — and each other — as outside forces learn about the size of the seizure. (Netflix, January 16th Premiere)
 
ORIGINAL SERIES
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Agatha Christie's Seven Dials TV-14 — When a playful prank at a country manor leads to murder, an unlikely sleuth — Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, played by BAFTA Rising Star Award winner Mia McKenna-Bruce — must unravel a dangerous web of secrets. The three-part series, which is a new adaption of the Agatha Christie novel, The Seven Dials Mystery, will thrill Christie fans, old and new. (Netflix, Premieres January 15th)
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Run Away TV-MA — How far into the tangled web of dark secrets would you go to find your missing daughter? A desperate father searching for his runaway daughter gets caught up in a murder case — and stumbles upon secrets which could destroy his family for good. (Netflix, January 1st Premiere)
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Beast Games TV-PG — In Season 2, it's Strong vs. Smart for the chance to win $5,000,000, the largest cash prize in TV history. Also being given away will be a private island, Lamborghinis, and millions more in cash throughout the competition. (Prime Video, January 5th Premiere)
 
NEW STREAMING RELEASES
New Releases - Download Images to View Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on December 23rd, 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!

January 1st
  • Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish — TV-Y, Season 2. One fish, two fish, meet Red Fish and Blue Fish! From there to here — and from here to there — these friends find opposites everywhere! (Netflix)
  • Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory — NR, Documentary. Gregory arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He's there to film the cheetah — the fastest land animal on Earth. (Disney+/Hulu)
January 4th
  • Incredible Northern Vets — PG, Season 2. Follow the busy daily lives of three Indigenous veterinarians in Western Canada who serve a wide range of clients and pets. (Disney+/Hulu)
January 7th
  • Beast Games — TV-PG, Season 2. It's Strong vs. Smart for the chance to win $5,000,000, the largest cash prize in TV history. (Prime Video
  • Marcello Hernández: American Boy — TV-14, Stand-Up Comedy Special. Filmed in front of a hometown crowd in Miami. In it, Hernández comedically reflects on growing up as a first-generation American. (Netflix)
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