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Staying Safe Online At FOCUS Broadband, your security is our top priority. Because of that, we have safeguards in place to help keep your personal information safe from potential scams and unauthorized access. Here's what you need to know to help ensure your information stays safe: ➡ We will never ask for personal information like passwords or financial details through email, social media, text messages, or unsolicited calls. ➡ We will never request payment in unusual forms such as gift cards or wire transfers. All transactions with FOCUS Broadband are conducted through a secure channel, ensuring the confidentiality of your financial information. If you encounter any suspicious activity or have doubts about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from FOCUS Broadband, please reach out to us directly using the official contact information on our corporate website to verify legitimacy.   FOCUS Broadband Teams Up with DIRECTV FOCUS Broadband is pleased to announce a new partnership with DIRECTV that will offer customers an exciting new option for video services. The collaboration pairs high-speed internet from FOCUS Broadband with DIRECTV via Internet to deliver a diverse lineup of live and local TV channels, on-demand content, sports packages, streaming options, and more — all without the need for a satellite dish. DIRECTV via Internet also provides increased flexibility over traditional cable TV by enabling viewers to watch shows and movies anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices. FOCUS Broadband customers also get exclusive discounts for new sign-ups. To learn more about using your FOCUS Broadband internet to connect to DIRECTV, visit us online at focusbroadband.com/directv or contact customer service at 888-367-2862. FOCUS Broadband is committed to helping you get the best value for your entertainment dollar. 
Get HOT Deals on COOL Phones We've got hot deals on cool phones! For a limited time, get up to $600 off* a new wireless phone when you make the switch to FOCUS Broadband! Choose from the latest models like the iPhone 15 series and the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Plus, trade in your old phone for even bigger savings. Visit us today at a store near you and get the perfect device at the perfect price! *Port-in with new line of service activation, 30-month financing or pay in full required. Termination of service within the first 24 months will result in a $600 charge back. Not available with all plans and devices. Offer only available at time of purchase. Deposit may be required. May not be combined with certain other promotional offers. Offer ends September 30, 2024.  Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal hurricane season this year. Follow these tips to ensure that you and your loved ones are prepared if a storm threat arises:
 Register for Our Next Streaming 101 Class Learn more about cutting the cord by attending our FREE streaming class on Tuesday, September 10th at 6 p.m. at our Shallotte office! You'll get information about how to choose a streaming device and find streaming options that deliver your favorite shows and movies. Seating is limited, so sign up now.  2024 Bash at the Beach Football Jamboree and FOCUS Broadband Football Coverage FOCUS Broadband's high school football coverage is back! We're kicking off this season with the Bash at the Beach Football Jamboree. First, join us Tuesday, August 13th for Media Day, featuring guest speaker, former Wofford football coach Mike Ayers, and a coaches' panel representing all 16 participating teams. Then, catch two full days of scrimmages on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. Watch all the action live on FOCUS Broadband TV channel 3 and Facebook!  Ultimate Home Protection Experience ultimate home protection with security from FOCUS Broadband. Bring peace of mind and convenience to your family with a customizable security system that allows you to control your system from your smartphone. You'll get 24/7 monitoring for burglary, fire, and carbon monoxide, as well as live check-ins and the power to automate your lights, locks, and more based on your location and distance from home. Call 877-755-8019 today and ask about how you can get up to $250 off* your new security equipment! *Equipment credit offer valid towards the purchase of certain security equipment at time of purchase and may not exceed $250. Offer only valid towards the purchase of certain security equipment. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. 3-year agreement required. All equipment sold separately & may require separate installation. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. Offer ends August 31, 2024. |
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 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes PG-13 — Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. (Hulu, August 2nd Premiere) |
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 The Instigators R — Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners — a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to rob a corrupt politician's ill-gained earnings. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police but also by backward bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory's therapist (Hong Chau) to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture — or worse. (Apple TV+, August 9th Premiere)  Jackpot! R — In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California. The catch: Kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. (Prime Video, August 15th Premiere)  The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat PG-13 — Based on the best-selling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore, this film follows a trio of best friends known as "The Supremes." For decades, they've weathered life's storms together — through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, the women see their bond put to the test as they go through their most challenging times yet. (Hulu, August 23rd Premiere) |
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Paramount+ Announces Price Hikes
Paramount+ with Showtime will go up $1 a month to $12.99, and Paramount+ Essentials will go up $2 a month to $7.99.
For new subscribers, the price hikes will take effect on August 20th, 2024. Current Paramount+ customers will see their prices go up on their next bill after September 20th, 2024. There will be no price hike for existing ad-supported Paramount+ subscribers. They get to keep their price of $5.99/month. First NFL Game of 2024-25 Season Will Be on NBC and Peacock As Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the regular season at home, facing the Baltimore Ravens for the opening game on Thursday, September 5th. The rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game will be available to watch on NBC and Peacock. The next day, the action will shift south to São Paulo, Brazil, where the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in the second game of the season as part of the 2024 International Games. This matchup on Friday, September 6th will be the NFL's first ever contest in South America. Fans will only be able to stream it on Peacock. |
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 The Union PG-13 — In this comedy-thriller film, Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is a down-to-earth construction worker from Jersey. He's quickly thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), suddenly comes back into his life and recruits him on a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission. (Netflix, August 16th Premiere)  The Killer R — From the Oscar® winning producer of Oppenheimer, this kinetic action thriller features Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known, and feared, in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead. During an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler, Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub. The decision will disintegrate Zee's alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator, and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy. (Peacock, August 23rd Premiere) |
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 Night at the Museum Movies PG — It all started in 2006 with the original Night at the Museum. A night watchman named Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) at a museum of natural history makes a startling discovery: Thanks to the unleashing of an ancient Egyptian curse, the museum's animals, birds, bugs, and other exhibits spring to life after the building closes, and former President Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) is among those the hapless guard encounters. This family favorite was followed by Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014). Make a big bowl of popcorn and enjoy all three! (Hulu, August 1st Premiere) |
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 Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie PG — They messed with the wrong squirrel! When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Sandy's home state of Texas to enlist her family to help save Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and the rest of the gang from a villainous plot. (Netflix, August 2nd Premiere)  Yo Gabba GabbaLand TV-Y — This comedy-family TV series combines dance and play with early childhood milestones and popular music. A young girl named Kammy Kam creates a magical world called "Yo Gabba GabbaLand" and meets five new friends named Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex. Together they have fun and learn valuable lessons. (Apple TV+, August 9th Premiere)  Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV-Y7 — Set following the events of the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), this series follows the Turtles after they've climbed out of the sewers and onto the streets of New York City. They navigate their new lives as heroes while also dealing with the pressures of going to high school. In the first season, the Turtles are separated while facing Bishop, a villain who plans to eliminate all mutants. (Paramount+, August 9th Premiere) |
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 Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough TV-PG — In this riveting three-episode docuseries, advanced audio technology captures the sound of nature like you've never heard it before. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough and filmed in 4K ultra-high definition, it explores sounds made by animals and the role they play in relation to predation, mating, and growth. (Netflix, August 7th Premiere)  Cowboy Cartel TV-MA — This docuseries tells the unbelievable true story of unlikely hero Scott Lawson, a rookie FBI agent from rural Tennessee, whose investigation took down the Treviño brothers, the leaders of Los Zetas, one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico. While the Treviños terrorized thousands in their pursuit of power, money, and influence, Lawson risked his life on a hunch — tracking their brother's racehorse transactions in the United States, infiltrating the deadly cartel, and uncovering their international money laundering operations. (Apple TV+, August 2nd Premiere) |
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Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on July 30th, 2024, 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!
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