PulseTV contract changes, expirations, or cancellations.
Any upcoming changes, renewals, updates, and cancellations will be posted below.
Our programming contracts periodically come up for renewal – and we attempt to negotiate reasonable terms on behalf of our customers. If we are unable to reach an agreement, we may be required to remove programming.
The current PulseTV channel lineup for residential customers can be found at PulseFiber.org/ChannelLineup.
August 15, 2025 – Some HBO Multiplexes will be discontinued
Effective on or after August 15, 2025, HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, & OuterMax will cease programming and will no longer be available.
August 31, 2025 – MavTV is now Racer Network
MavTV (PulseTV Channel 73) is being rebranded as Racer Network
September 4, 2025 – Several HBO and Cinemax Channels Renamed
The following HBO and Cinemax linear channels have been renamed:
- HBO2 is now HBO Hits (PulseTV 502)
- HBO Signature is now HBO Drama (PulseTV 503)
- HBO Zone is now HBO Movies (PulseTV 507)
- MoreMAX is now Cinemax Hits (PulseTV 510)
- ActionMAX is now Cinemax Action (PulseTV 512)
October 29, 2025 – NBCUniversal/PulseTV contract up for renewal
The programming contract between NBCUniversal (NBCU) and PulseTV is up for renewal on October 28, 2025. This contract gives Pulse permission to provide customers with certain channels (listed below) in exchange for a fee per customer. Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove NBCU programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.
The channels under the NBCU contract include USA, Bravo, CNBC, CNBC World, E!, G4, The Golf Channel, MSNBC, NBCSN, Olympic Package, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Syfy, Telemundo, Universal Kid, and Universo.
Posted 8/14/2025
November 14, 2025 – MSNBC will change its name to MSNow
On or about November 14, 2025, MSNBC will change its name to MSNow (PulseTV Channel 105).
Posted 9/17/2025
November 17, 2025 – CNN MAX will no longer be available on HBO MAX
Starting on November 17, 2025, the CNN Max live news feed will no longer be available on HBO Max. However, you will continue to have access to select CNN Originals with your HBO Max subscription. The live feed can be accessed via the CNN linear network.
Posted 10/3/2025
January 9, 2026 – MotorTrend TV rebranded as Discovery Turbo
On or about January 9, 2026, MotorTrend TV channel will be rebranded to Discovery Turbo (PulseTV Channel 70).
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