Tag: Comcast
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89% of Cord Cutters Say They Would Spend More Money Before They Would go Back to Comcast or Spectrum
A recent survey conducted by Cord Cutters News has revealed a striking trend in consumer behavior: 89% of cord cutters—those who have ditched traditional cable TV services—say they would not return to providers like Comcast or Spectrum, even if it meant they would save money by going back. The findings underscore a growing dissatisfaction with…
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Comcast’s NBCUniversal is Laying Off More Staff Amid Major Spinoff and Executive Restructure
In a significant shakeup, NBCUniversal, the media giant owned by Comcast, has initiated a wave of layoffs following two major corporate moves: the spinoff of a new standalone company housing cable networks like E!, Syfy, Oxygen, and USA Network, and a high-level executive restructuring. According to sources familiar with the matter, the layoffs, described as…
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Comcast Could Be Forced to Spin-Off Xfinity Cable TV & Internet To Protect NBCUniversal After a Devastating Q1 Earnings Report
This is an editorial by our owner, Luke Bouma as he looks at the current state of Comcast in the world of Cord Cutting 2.0. This is his personal thoughts on the current state of Comcast’s TV and internet businesses and what they will look like going forward. This comes from his over 11 years…
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Comcast and Spectrum Lost Over 606,000 TV Customers & 259,000 Internet Customers In The 1st Quarter of 2025.
In a stark reflection of the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, Comcast and Charter Communications’ Spectrum have reported staggering subscriber losses in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the relentless rise of cord-cutting and the emergence of “Cord-Cutting 2.0.” According to recent earnings reports, the two largest cable TV providers in the United States collectively shed…
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Comcast & Spectrum Are on Track to Lose Over 1 Million Internet Customers in 2025 as Cord Cutting 2.0 Grows
The U.S. telecommunications industry is witnessing a seismic shift as cord-cutting, once primarily associated with cable TV, now threatens the broadband sector. Comcast and Charter Communications’ Spectrum, the nation’s two largest cable internet providers, are grappling with unprecedented subscriber losses. In the first quarter of 2025, Comcast reported a loss of 199,000 internet customers, while…
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Report: Chicago Bulls, White Sox, & Blackhawks Could Be Coming to WGN-TV
Cord cutters who live in the Chicago market could soon have a new way to watch the Bulls, White Sox, and Blackhawks on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN). According to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times, WGN-TV is interested in expanding its sports lineup by offering CHSN programming on the network. From the Chicago Sun-Times report:…
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Comcast Lost 427,000 TV Customers and 199,000 Internet Customers in Q1 2025 as Streaming Continues Overtaking Cable
Cable and internet provider Comcast released its Quarter 1 financial results this morning, ahead of an investor call to discuss performance for the beginning of the year. The Q1 report shows that Comcast has lost another 427,000 TV customers and 199,000 broadband customers, as consumers continue making the shift to streaming. After broadband numbers dipped…
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Starting in May It Will Be Easier to Cancel Cable TV & Internet Service From Comcast & Spectrum Thanks to The FTC
Starting May 14, 2025, canceling cable TV and internet services is set to become significantly easier for millions of Americans, thanks to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “negative option” rule, also dubbed the “click to cancel” rule. This landmark regulation, designed to overhaul how businesses manage customer agreements, will directly impact broadband and cable…
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Comcast Removes Data Caps On Its New Internet Packages & Adds a Five-Year Price Guarantee Starting at $55/Month
In a bold move to address rising costs and consumer demand for transparency, Comcast has launched a first-of-its-kind five-year price guarantee for new Xfinity Internet customers, with plans starting as low as $55 per month. Announced today, the nationwide offer locks in rates without requiring an annual contract, allowing subscribers to cancel anytime penalty-free. Packed…
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Comcast to Drop FanDuel Sports Southwest RSN from Its Lineup
Comcast’s Xfinity TV service is set to remove FanDuel Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), including FanDuel Sports Southwest, from some of its TV packages in select markets, effective June 10, 2025. The change, detailed in a notice sent to customers this week, marks a significant shift for sports fans who rely on Xfinity to watch…