Tag: Comcast
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Is 5G Home Internet the Future of Broadband or Next DSL? T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Charter and Comcast Weigh In
Everyone in the broadband industry is talking about the explosion of 5G home internet service. But virtually no one seems to agree on where it’s going. That was evident at this week’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference, a rare opportunity to hear from the CEOs of the three major wireless companies, Verizon, T-Mobile and…
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Comcast & Spectrum Plans to Fight Cord Cutting & The Death of Cable TV Are Very Different
Recently, one of the biggest events in cord cutting took place as Spectrum and Disney started a massive fight over the future of cable TV. With this fight, Spectrum has announced that the cable TV model is broken and no longer works. This fight comes at a pivotal moment for cable TV. Recently, we have…
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How the Cable TV Bundle Could Return in Streaming Form
The rise of cord cutting and streaming services meant consumers finally breaking away from the once-hated cable bundle. But if Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is right, that bundle might return in a new, but familiar, way. Zaslav, who spoke during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference on Wednesday, didn’t directly address the…
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When is 6G coming to T-Mobile, Verizon, & AT&T?
Numerous 5G networks are still launching around the world, but that isn’t stopping the industry from talking about what’s next with 6G — even if it isn’t quite real yet. If you’re looking forward to upgrading to 6G, you’ve got quite a bit of waiting ahead. At the IFA conference in Berlin, Samsung said it…
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Comcast May Lose Some FOX Station Next Week
Blackouts are becoming more common as cord cutting puts pressure on local affinities and cable networks alike. Recently, Nexstar-owned locals went dark on DIRECTV. Last night, Disney-owned ABCs and Disney networks went dark on Spectrum. Now Comcast could be losing two local FOX affiliates. In a statement sent to Cord Cutters News a Comcast spokesperson…
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Comcast Loses Its Bid To Keep Its Hidden Fees On Internet & Will Soon Be Forced to Fully Disclose All Fees
Back in June, Comcast filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission over a federal law passed in 2021 requiring companies to fully disclose all fees to customers. The law requires broadband customers to be provided with a label clearly outlining exact pricing information as well as additional fees, discounts, bundle deals, and connection speeds…
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There is A New Scam Targeting Comcast Customers – Here is What You Need To Know To Avoid It
With nearly everything digitized in our daily lives, scams designed to steal your money and personal data are a commonplace danger. Bad actors are often neck-and-neck with the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to stop them. Scammers prey on people using manipulative tactics to gain access to sensitive information. Recently a Cord Cutters News reader emailed…
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T-Mobile’s Metro Says it Has the Answer For Comcast & Spectrum’s Hidden Fees and Price Hikes
Metro by T-Mobile launched Nada Yada Yada, a new campaign and lower priced plan that takes a big shot at its cable rivals. In a blog post on Tuesday, the prepaid service’s new campaign promises ‘simplicity, predictability and transparency’ while accusing Comcast and Spectrum of hidden fees and price hikes. The campaign also promises wireless…
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Comcast is Getting Hit Hard By Cord Cutting As It Lost Over 1.15 Million TV Subscribers In Just 6 Months
2023 has been a year of solid growth for cord cutting as major cable TV companies have been hit hard. So far, Comcast has been hit the hardest and has seen its TV subscriber numbers drop by over 1.15 million in the first half of 2023. This comes as Comcast lost 614,000 subscribers in the…
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Comcast’s New Storm-Ready WiFi Gives You Internet Even When The Power Goes Out
Today Comcast announced that it is releasing a new WiFi router that will make sure you will have internet even if the power goes out. This new Sorm-Ready WiFi router comes with a built-in cellular back-up and a four-hour rechargeable battery. This means you can keep working if the power goes out. It also means…