https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/19/verizon-delays-its-live-tv-service-until-spring-2018-report-says/ >Verizon’s* plans to launch a streaming service of its own to compete with the likes of Dish’s Sling TV, AT&T’s DirecTV Now, Sony’s PlayStation Vue, and others, have been pushed back to spring 2018, according to a report from Bloomberg on Wednesday. Citing unnamed sources, the report indicates the timing of the launch is still tentative and could be postponed further due to ongoing negotiations for streaming rights, staffing changes, and technology reboots. >*Disclosure: TechCrunch parent Oath (AOL/Yahoo) is owned by Verizon.