Tag: Comcast
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Comcast & NBCUniversal Local Are Donating $2.5 To Local Nonprofits in 2025 Here is How to Apply
Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants on March 11, marking the eighth consecutive year of the initiative in 2025. This competitive grant program will distribute $2.5 million in unrestricted funds to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits across 11 markets served by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations in the United States.…
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Comcast’s Xfinity Customers Average 36 WiFi-Connected Devices Per Home, Reflecting Surge in Smart Technology
A striking new statistic reveals the modern American home is more connected than ever, with the average Xfinity Internet customer boasting 36 WiFi-connected devices, according to recent data from Comcast’s broadband service, according to a new report. This figure underscores the rapid proliferation of smart technology, from smartphones and laptops to thermostats, security cameras, and…
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70% of All Comcast Internet Usage is Now Streaming & Gaming Raising Concerns About Data Caps
Entertainment now accounts for over 70 percent of Xfinity’s Internet traffic, driven by a surge in live sports streaming, gaming downloads, and an ever-growing array of applications, according to new data from Comcast’s broadband service, according to a new report with data from Comcast. The milestone comes as internet usage reaches unprecedented levels, with Xfinity…
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Spectrum Mobile and Comcast Xfinity Mobile Launch Phone Service From Space With iPhones & Android
Charter Communications and Comcast announced this week, that their mobile divisions, Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile, have rolled out satellite-based connectivity in collaboration with Skylo, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) provider. The feature, now live on Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 devices, offers emergency messaging when cellular or WiFi signals are unavailable—a lifeline for…
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Comcast Boosts Xfinity Internet Speeds for Over 20 Million Customers at No Extra Cost & Adds a Free Line Of Wireless Service
In a major move to enhance connectivity, Comcast announced on March 11, 2025, that it has upgraded Xfinity Internet speeds for more than 20 million customers across the United States, all at no additional cost. The upgrade, effective immediately, delivers a significant boost to both upload and download speeds across various Xfinity Internet tiers, including…
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Comcast’s Cheap $30 Home Internet Option Gets Faster Uploads Speeds At The Same Low Price
Comcast is giving cord-cutters a reason to cheer as its NOW Internet discount service—launched last year—receives a significant speed upgrade at no extra cost. The NOW 100 and NOW 200 plans, starting at $30 and $40 monthly, respectively, are getting a notable boost in upload speeds while maintaining their budget-friendly download rates of 100 Mbps…
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MSNBC, CNBC, & More Will Get a New Leadership Team After Being Spun Off From Comcast Into New Independent Company
Comcast’s upcoming cable network spinoff, tentatively dubbed “SpinCo,” has named Jordan Fasbender as its chief counsel, completing the senior management lineup for the soon-to-be independent company. Mark Lazarus, former NBCUniversal Media Group chairman and prospective CEO of the new entity, announced the hire in a memo to employees obtained by Deadline, a seasoned legal expert…
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Comcast Gives Customers a Free Internet Speed Boost
Comcast is delivering a significant upgrade to its Xfinity Internet customers, rolling out speed increases across a wide range of plans. The enhancements, affecting tiers from the budget-friendly NOW 100 to the high-performance Gigabit x2, aim to meet rising demand for faster, more reliable connectivity as households juggle streaming, gaming, and remote work. With no…
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Comcast and MIT Media Lab Bring Live Moon Mission Footage to Xfinity X1 and Web Users
Space enthusiasts and Xfinity customers are in for a treat as Comcast partners with MIT Media Lab to deliver a giant leap for mankind through an immersive lunar viewing experience. With the help of three research payloads aboard the SpaceX IM-2 rocket, MIT Media Lab is set to unveil never-before-seen 3D photos of the moon…
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Comcast’s CEO Thinks MSNBC, CNBC, & USA Don’t Help Peacock So Hes Getting Rid of Them
Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts expressed cautious optimism about the company’s future in the U.S. market during his appearance at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Despite mounting political and economic challenges—including sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from Canada and Mexico that have…