Tag: Comcast
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Comcast Can Now Offer 10G Internet In 55 Markets After Spending $20 Billion
Today, Comcast announced the company has hit a new “distributed architecture milestone” by connecting over 100,000 rPHY digital nodes nationwide. Over 15 million homes and businesses across 55 markets are now connected with increased speeds via Comcast. These new nodes will help Comcast offer improved internet service with faster speeds. Comcast began launching rPHY nodes…
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Comcast Has Raised The Price of Its Fees, Adding $40.31 in Broadcast TV & RSN Fees to Its Xfinity TV Plans
Are you ready to pay more for TV from Comcast? Now in some areas, including where I live, Comcast has raised the price of its Broadcast TV fee to $31.25 a month on top of the advertised price. Not only that, but you will also find in many areas a $9.10 RSN fee. Update: Cord…
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How to Get Cheaper Internet From Comcast If You Qualify
Comcast is one of several internet providers participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Those who qualify for this program get $30 off monthly internet and mobile bills. Households on Tribal lands can get up to $75 off said services. Read on to see if you qualify and if so, how to apply. Eligible households have…
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Comcast Invests in AI Tech Startups to Make Movies, TV Shows, & Games
AI is a highly debated technology, worrying to some while regarded as a valuable tool to others. At the Generative AI Summit yesterday, Comcast committed to investing in several LIFT Labs AI developers to utilize AI writing and video tools. Eight startup companies have secured a proof of concept, pilot, or commercial deal with Comcast…
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Why You Should Dump Comcast’s Xfinity & Spectrum’s Internet & Try a New Provider
Do you still have the same Comcast Xfinity or Spectrum’s internet package you have had for years? It’s likely time to shop around. Just like all things with cable, their internet package slowly goes up over time. So now may be the best time to shop around for a new internet provider as there are…
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Comcast is Considering Selling Part Of Its Cable TV Empire
Back in 2018, Comcast’s Chief Executive Brian Roberts got a little bit of advice from a taxi driver – buy Sky. And so he did, eventually outbidding and seemingly overpaying for the U.K. pay television provider Sky Plc, valued at roughly $40 billion. At the time, Forbes reported this was likely an unwise purchase and…
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Comcast’s Xumo Play Now Offers Over 300 Live Channels For Free
Today Xumo Play, the free ad-supported streaming service owned by Comcast, has recently been adding more content. Now Xumo Play the free streaming service, now offers over 300 live TV channels for cord cutters. Not only are there free live channels but thousands of on-demand movies and TV episodes to pick from. With this move,…
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BritBox App Launches on Comcast
BritBox International is the leading source of streaming British entertainment and has been quietly testing out a new app over the past several months with much success. Today, the streaming service announced it has officially launched a new BritBox app via Comcast’s entertainment platforms for the United States. “As we continue to make the best…
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Comcast Will Launch a Smart TV Called Xumo TV Later This Year Sold at Walmart
Later this year, Comcast will sell a smart TV called Xumo TV. This will be the first retail device Comcast has ever sold. This TV will run the same operating system as the new Xumo Streaming Box that will also be launched for Spectrum and Comcast customers. Comcast has confirmed that both devices are still…
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Comcast Makes it Harder To Receive an Auto Pay Discount – Here is What You Need to Know
Comcast is cutting more perks and discounts for its customers. Starting July 20th, Comcast is eliminating the autopay discount for any of its cable and internet customers who do not directly link their bank accounts to automatic billing. No longer will customers paying with a debit or credit card be granted the $10 discount, sans…