Tag: Comcast
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Comcast Sues Washington State Over Its New Tax
Comcast has filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court to invalidate a new Washington state law, SB 5814, which imposes a sales tax on online advertising services. Signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson in May 2025, the measure is set to take effect in October unless blocked by the courts according to MediaPost.…
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Comcast’s NBCUniversal Tells Employees to Get Back Into The Office or Lose Their Jobs
NBCUniversal has joined the growing list of major media companies mandating a return to in-person work, signaling a broader shift across corporate America. The company announced on Monday that, starting January 5, 2026, its hybrid employees will be required to work in the office at least four days a week, from Monday through Thursday, with…
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Comcast Removes Adult Swim From Its Core TV Packages & Moves It to Premium Add-On For $9.95 A Month Extra
Comcast, one of the nation’s leading cable providers, has announced a significant change to its channel lineup that has left fans of animated programming reeling. Effective August 12, 2025, both Adult Swim and Cartoon Network have been removed from Comcast’s core TV packages, including the Ultimate TV and Digital Preferred tiers, and relocated to the…
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Comcast is Moving Another RSN Networks To Its Most Expensive Ultimate Plan With Monumental Sports Network Switching Packages
Comcast has announced a new agreement to bring Monumental Sports Network, the premier regional sports network for the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics, to its Ultimate TV level of service starting September 15, 2025. The move ensures that fans of these beloved D.C.-area teams can continue enjoying live games, in-depth analysis, and exclusive content through…
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Comcast is Shutting Down Its Email Service & Moving Customer Email Accounts to Yahoo Mail
In a significant change, Comcast has announced plans to transition all Comcast.net email accounts from its current Xfinity Email platform to the Yahoo Mail platform. The announcement, detailed in an email sent to customers on August 2, 2025, outlines a phased migration set to occur over the next several months, promising improved functionality and advanced…
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Comcast Lost 226,000 Internet Customers & 325,000 TV Customers in Q2 2025 as Cord-Cutting 2.0 Accelerates, While 5G Home Internet Surges
Comcast Corporation, the nation’s largest cable and internet provider, reported a significant loss of 226,000 broadband subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, intensifying concerns about the growing trend of “Cord-Cutting 2.0.” This marks a sharp escalation from the 120,000 internet customers lost in Q2 2024, reflecting mounting competitive pressures from alternative internet providers, according…
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FCC Launches Probe into Comcast and NBCUniversal Over Treatment of Local NBC Stations
Update: A Comcast spokesperson gave this statement to Cord Cutters News: “We have received an inquiry from the FCC and will cooperate with them to answer their questions. We are proud that for many decades we have supported local broadcast TV stations with world-class sports and entertainment, enabling them to drive viewership in a media environment that…
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Marquee Sports Network Will Move to a More Expensive Comcast Tier
Marquee Sports Network, the regional sports network that covers the Chicago Cubs, will be moving from Comcast’s Popular package to the higher priced Ultimate package after the current MLB regular season. The Chicago Sun Times first reported about the move and filled fans in on how to watch their home team through the rest of…
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Comcast Will Spin-Off Its Ownership of Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes into New Independent Company
Comcast Corporation has revealed plans to spin off its popular digital assets, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, along with several NBCUniversal cable television networks, into a new, independent, publicly traded company. This move aims to create a focused media entity that will operate independently while leveraging a robust portfolio of news, sports, and entertainment content. The…
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Comcast Unveils New Leadership Team For MSNBC, CNBC, & More After It Splits Them Off
Comcast Corporation has announced a new leadership team to helm Versant Media Group, a soon-to-be independent, publicly traded media company set to launch by the end of 2025. The spin-off will encompass the bulk of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and select digital businesses, marking a significant restructuring for Comcast as it sharpens its focus on core…