Tag: Comcast
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Comcast Agrees to Delay Data Cap Until July 2021
In November, we reported that Comcast posted a notice for customers in northeast states, alerting them that their internet plans would be getting a data cap at the beginning of this year. After pushback from customers, state representatives, and now the Pennsylvania Attorney General, Comcast has agreed not to put data caps into effect until July. While…
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Comcast will Double its Low-Cost Internet Speed and Launch 1000 More Lift Zones this Year
Comcast released an announcement that it’s doubling its efforts to expand its low-cost Internet Essentials program. The company will raise the internet’s download speed to 50 Mbps, double what it is currently for both new and existing customers. The rollout will begin March 1 and won’t affect the price, with the monthly cost staying at…
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State Reps Fight Back Against Comcast Data Caps
Comcast posted a notice for customers in northeast states in November, letting them know that a data cap would go into effect at the beginning of this year. Now, state representatives in Massachusetts have proposed a ban on data caps and increased prices for internet service during the pandemic. The notice was made for customers…
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Peacock Reaches 33 Million Sign Ups
While Comcast lost cable viewers in Q4 2020, its streaming business has been booming. Comcast reported that Peacock has reached 33 million sign ups, up from 22 million signups reported in Q3. As always, when talking about Peacock numbers, it’s important to note that Peacock has a free tier along with its premium paid tier.…
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Comcast Lost 248,000 Video Customers in Q4 2020
In a news release ahead of its Q4 2020 earnings call today, Comcast reported a 248,000 net loss of video customers for the quarter. Comcast, like both Verizon and AT&T which reported earlier this week, showed net additions to its high speed internet customer base. Comcast added 538,000 internet customers for the quarter. When looking…
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Weekend Round-Up: Comcast Price Hikes, Black Friday Deals and More
Thanksgiving week saw price hike announcements from Comcast, a steady stream of Black Friday deals and more. Netflix removed The Chappelle Show from its lineup following a request from Dave Chappelle. And Dish could be facing the largest TV station blackout ever. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking News…
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Comcast Will Raise Cable & Internet Prices in January 2021
Following news of AT&T raising prices on DirecTV and U-Verse packages, Comcast customers are receiving notices that their TV and internet prices are going up as well. With this price hike, customers will see their Broadcast TV Fee increase by around $5 per month, from $11.70 to $16.20. TV Box fees for those who are…
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Comcast is Introducing a Data Cap in Northeast States
Beginning in January, Comcast will introduce its 1.2 TB data cap on Xfinity Internet plans, including those in states where Comcast previously did not have a cap. Stop the Cap first spotted the notice from Comcast which will impact those in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New…
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Comcast Launches New Watchwith Livestream App for X1 and Flex
Today Comcast launched its new livestreaming app Watchwith on Xfinity X1 and Flex. To demonstrate the co-watching feature, Xfinity has partnered with Bravo for an interactive pre-show event with stars from the network’s newest franchise, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Tonight at 6:30 pm PT/9:30 pm ET, RHOSLC fans can join an exclusive…
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Comcast, Walmart Could Be Working on Smart TVs Together Soon
A new report from the Wall Street Journal suggests Comcast could be working with mega-retailer Walmart to develop and promote smart TVs. The deal would represent yet another move from Comcast as it looks to position itself as a worthy streaming competitor alongside Roku, Amazon, and others. According to the WSJ’s report, Walmart would promote…