Time Warner Cable Yanks 12 Networks From iPad App

Time Warner Cable pulled 12 networks from Discovery Communications, Fox Cable Networks and Viacom off its iPad streaming-video application -- after those companies complained that the service violated the terms of their distribution agreements -- although the MSO continues to insist it has the right to deliver that programming to the tablets. The networks removed from the app are: Discovery's Animal Planet, Discovery and TLC; Fox's FX and National Geographic Channel; and Viacom's BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nick, Spike and VH1. For now, Fox News Channel is still available through the app. Originally TWC was offering 32 channels through the free app, TWCable TV for iPad, but is currently offering 20.