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Comcast Business today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Nitel, a U.S. managed services provider headquartered in Chicago, from international private equity firm Cinven. The acquisition will expand Comcast Business’ presence in connectivity, global secure networking and advanced technology, and enhance Comcast’s ability to serve enterprise clients. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211403892/en/ Nitel...

Completed Expansion Brings Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses for the First Time ST. PAUL, MN / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2024 / Comcast is connecting more than 2,400 new homes and businesses in six Minnesota communities to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet through the completed expansion of its next-generation network to the region-enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and positioning residents and local businesses for success in an...

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) today announced long-term agreements that will deliver WBD’s extensive portfolio of content to Xfinity and Sky UK and Ireland customers using Comcast’s global technology platform across linear television, apps, and streaming services. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241209425709/en/ Comcast has entered into renewal agreements that further the...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to honoring the rich and vibrant history of Native American communities. This Native American Heritage Month, they are celebrating the dynamic cultures, aspiring stories and ongoing contributions that Native Americans make to society. Xfinity Programming To honor Native American Heritage Month, Xfinity presents a thoughtfully curated collection showcasing Indigenous talent on both sides of the lens. In...

Comcast today announced the exclusive premiere of Our Blues Makes Us Gold, a feature-length documentary that examines the history and global impact of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, the country’s largest historically Black university, from filmmakers Brandon Gerard and Ashley Shanté. The documentary is available for free as part of Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Comcast Corporation As Comcast NBCUniversal celebrates Veterans Day, they are proud to announce their recognition, for the third consecutive year, as the nation's leading telecommunications company and a top-three overall employer in the Military Times' " Best for Vets " rankings. Additionally, they are honored to be named a Top 10 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for the first time, highlighting their ongoing commitment to supporting military...

The signature costumes of Glinda and Elphaba, as worn by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Universal Pictures' cinematic event Wicked , are on display in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. Universal Pictures’ Wicked arrives in theaters November 22, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120056742/en/ The signature costumes of Glinda and Elphaba, as worn by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Universal...

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine, through a tax-free spin-off. The well-capitalized independent company (“SpinCo”) will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets...

On November 22, Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, soars in theaters across the country, bringing the magic of the generation-defining, blockbuster musical to the big screen and introducing global audiences to a spectacular new vision of the world of Oz. To get customers ready, Xfinity is going pink and green and launching the ultimate entertainment destination for Wicked fans. Available across its devices, including Xfinity X1, Xumo Stream...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 13, 2024 / NBCUniversal joined the 34 th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association. This year, NBCUniversal took home three awards for on-screen storylines: Universal Pictures' Twisters for Feature Film Universal Television's Hacks for the Paul Junger Witt Comedy Award Bravo's Top Chef for Reality Series Another NBCUniversal nominee recognized for...

Today Comcast and Xfinity released the new short film, “Stay Connected to Your Dreams” to celebrate the November 22 release of Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, Wicked . This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112173664/en/ To Celebrate the Theatrical Release of Universal Pictures “Wicked”, Comcast and Xfinity Premiere the New Short Film, “Stay Connected to Your Dreams” (Photo: Business Wire)...

The Comcast Center Campus in Philadelphia further expands its accessibility offerings with the opening of a Sensory-Friendly Room, designed in partnership with The Arc of Philadelphia. Public spaces at the Comcast Center Campus have been designated a Certified Autism Center™ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / Aligned with Comcast's recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2024 / Comcast NBCUniversal has been named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD). The distinction recognizes companies with the highest performance in disability inclusion practices and policies across areas including strategy, talent sourcing and metrics, climate and culture, people practices, and workplace tools and accessibility. Recipients were announced as part of National Disability Employment...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2024 / Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation published its 2024 Green Bond Report , which outlines the full allocation of proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued in February 2023. $995 million in net proceeds were focused on green buildings, circular economy, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, all in accordance with its Green Financing Framework . These investment categories support environmental efforts as part of...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2024 / Comcast Corporation All year long, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to showcase the diversity and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities on American culture, entertainment, and more. This Hispanic Heritage Month, it is honoring the multi-layered and richly complex identities found within Hispanic and Latino communities with the company-wide campaign, "Celebrating All That We Are (Celebrando Todo Lo Que Somos)." NBCUniversal and Telemundo's...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2024 / NBCUniversal Local's award-winning My New Favorite multiplatform podcast franchise returned to spotlight Paralympians for the first time. My New Favorite Paralympian debuted new audio and video episodes on Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. An extension of the five-episode My New Favorite Olympian series launched in June, My New Favorite Paralympian is led by 12-time Olympic medalist swimmer Natalie Coughlin and Zena...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2024 / Comcast Corporation For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index . Comcast remains on a distinguished list of companies taking measurable and tangible actions toward disability inclusion and equality. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation's...

Key Takeaways Now in its fourth year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided more than $140 million in total monetary, marketing, and technology grants to strengthen and empower small businesses. In 2024, 500 small Businesses in Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, Richmond, VA and southern Colorado were awarded comprehensive grant packages. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 2, 2024 / Comcast announced 500 additional small business recipients that will receive comprehensive grant packages that...

By Jose Velez Silva NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 30, 2024 / Comcast Corporation Earlier this year, Xfinity joined forces with World Champion and U.S. Olympian, Breaking, Victor Montalvo, to launch our newest Hispanic advertising campaign, " Light the Way ," which airs nationwide on Telemundo and NBC. A tribute to our Hispanic heritage , the ad depicts Victor at different stages of his life and tells the story of his journey to become a World Champion B-Boy and the support he received...

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / Comcast announced the premiere of award-winning documentary, Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture , a film that dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, available now on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free streaming app. Watch the Trailer Here Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming...