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Comcast today announced the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for Xfinity Internet customers that brings together live news, top sporting events from NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA, hit movies and shows, and primetime TV all in one place. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250123184304/en/ Comcast launches a new video package for Xfinity Internet customers that brings together live news and top sporting events...

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Steve Croney has been promoted to a newly created role as Chief Operating Officer for the domestic businesses of its Connectivity & Platforms segment that serves more than 32 million customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250121676704/en/ Steve Croney, Chief Operating Officer of Comcast Connectivity & Platforms (Photo: Comcast Corporation) As COO, Croney will...

Ookla’s latest Speedtest Intelligence ® research credits Xfinity Mobile’s PowerBoost for delivering customers 150 percent faster speeds since the innovative feature launched in 2024. PowerBoost delivers speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) over WiFi at home or at millions of WiFi hotspots across the country. The feature is free to all Xfinity Mobile customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250117094767/en/...

Comcast today announced it has added sports betting odds from FanDuel into Xfinity Odds Zone on Xfinity X1, giving customers more ways to view live odds, game lines and prop bets for major sporting events without having to take their eyes off their TV. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250116247122/en/ Comcast adds sports betting odds from FanDuel into Xfinity Odds Zone on Xfinity X1 (Graphic: Business Wire) “X1 is the...

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the exclusive premiere of the award-winning documentary, Color , on Black Experience on Xfinity and the Xumo Play free streaming app. The 90-minute documentary, from multi-award-winning writer and director John Campbell and featuring acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and founder of Dark Matter Media Alteronce Gumby, takes viewers on a global journey to redefine how color is perceived and understood across different cultures. This press release features...

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Comcast today announced that HBSE and Comcast Spectacor have entered into a binding agreement to form a 50-50 joint venture to build a world-class, state-of-the-art arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex that will be the new home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250110761092/en/ Slated to open in 2031, with the...

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it will donate $10 million in cash to support Los Angeles area wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts. To assist local communities and families with rebuilding, Comcast NBCUniversal will provide $2.5 million in funding as an inaugural corporate partner to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReBUILD LA initiative. In addition, contributions will be made to organizations working on the ground to provide short and long-term assistance...

Mark Lazarus, the prospective Chief Executive Officer of “SpinCo,” Comcast’s planned spin-off of select cable television networks, today announced additional appointments to the future senior leadership team of SpinCo. SpinCo will be a leading independent publicly traded media company comprised of USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and SportsEngine. The team, which will be led by Mr. Lazarus...

MachineQ , a Comcast Company, today announced the launch of the MQio 9w , an IoT device that transforms non-connected equipment into “smart” assets. Powered by MachineQ’s scalable IoT network connectivity platform, the remote equipment telemetry and control device delivers real-time visibility and enhanced operational efficiency across various industries, from foodservice to life sciences, adding equipment intelligence to its solutions portfolio. This press release features multimedia....

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter, today announced that Sharp will introduce a new line of QLED 4K UHD TVs featuring the Xumo TV operating system, launching across the U.S. in spring 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250107929412/en/ Sharp will introduce a new line of QLED 4K UHD TVs featuring the Xumo TV operating system (Photo: Business Wire) The TVs, which will be available in...

Xumo, the streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, today announced it has expanded its enterprise partnership with Google TV Freeplay. In addition to distributing all 160+ free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels that are currently offered on Google TV Freeplay, Xumo will now monetize all those channels, which will be branded as “provided by Xumo” within the experience. Facing increased fragmentation across the television landscape, advertisers are...

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...