Even Nickelodeon is about to offer a standalone streaming service

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The Internet is about to get slimed.

Nickelodeon will soon be offered online without the need for a cable subscription, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman announced during a call with analysts on Thursday

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The move makes Nickelodeon among the first pure cable channels to move into the "over-the-top" (OTT) space, in which content is streamed online for a subscription fee. Premium channels like HBO and Showtime are already working on a similar offering, and CBS also offers a streaming service. Companies like ESPN, TNT and TBS are available through Dish Network's Sling service, but not as standalone options Read more...

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