Tag: Comcast
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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…
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Comcast & Spectrum Deepen Ties, Fueling Merger Speculation
In a rapidly evolving media and telecommunications landscape, Comcast and Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, are forging closer ties through strategic partnerships, reigniting speculation about a potential merger. The two cable giants, already collaborating on the Xumo streaming platform, have now announced a joint venture with T-Mobile to offer wireless phone services tailored…
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Comcast Launches Cheaper Internet Packages For Students
Today Comcast announced new cheaper internet packages for students heading off to college. Offering fast WiFi at budget-friendly prices, Xfinity’s latest student-focused promotion, launched on this month, gives college students a reason to look at Comcast instead of 5G Home Internet plans. Xfinity’s back-to-school offer provides university students in Comcast markets access to the nation’s…
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Comcast Hopes Sports Can Save Its Cable TV Networks & Streaming Service
In a strategic move to capitalize on the enduring appeal of live sports, Comcast’s NBCUniversal is in early discussions to launch a new sports-focused cable TV network, potentially debuting as early as this fall, according to sources familiar with the matter per a report from the Wall Street Journal. The proposed channel would primarily feature…
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Comcast’s Xfinity Launches Streaming Hub to Subscribe To and Manage Your Apps, Channels, and Bundles
Xfinity announced today the launch of StreamStore, a hub for discovering, purchasing and managing streaming apps, channelsand networks. StreamStore will be available to Xfinity TV and Internet customers. “We believe that technology should work for you – not the other way around,” said Jon Gieselman, Chief Growth Officer, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast. “Xfinity StreamStore is…
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Spectrum and Comcast Partner with T-Mobile to Deliver Mobile Services to U.S. Business Customers
Charter Communications, Inc. the parent company of Spectrum and Comcast announced today a multi-year exclusive agreement with T-Mobile to provide mobile services to their business customers across the United States. The service, set to launch in 2026, will operate under Charter’s Spectrum Mobile for Business and Comcast’s Comcast Business Mobile brands. This partnership establishes a…
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Comcast Has a New Plan to Stop Cord Cutting 2.0
In a seismic shift for the telecommunications industry, cable TV giants like Comcast and Charter’s Spectrum are scrambling to adapt to the rise of “Cord Cutting 2.0,” a movement driven by the rapid growth of 5G home internet and fiber-optic services. After losing over 1.18 million internet subscribers in 2024, these companies are rolling out…
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Comcast Ends Data Caps As All Plans Get Unlimited Internet With New Pricing
In a bold move to simplify its offerings and enhance customer experience, Comcast announced a sweeping overhaul of its Xfinity internet plans nationwide, introducing four streamlined tiers with unlimited data and no data caps. The announcement, marks a significant shift for the telecommunications giant, responding to customer demand for straightforward pricing and unrestricted internet access.…