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Feb 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Score a New iPhone 16e for Less: What You Need to Know

The mobile world is buzzing with excitement as two major players, Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile, are offering a tempting deal. New customers signing up for their Unlimited Plus plans can snag a free iPhone 16e. But there's a catch: you need to trade in an eligible device. Unfortunately, the specifics of what devices qualify are still under wraps, so we'l...

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Super Fast Internet: Comcast Reduces Lag

Imagine this: You're in the middle of an intense video game battle or a virtual reality adventure, and suddenly, everything lags. Frustrating, right? Comcast has just announced a big step forward in internet technology. They are introducing ultra-low latency tech for their Xfinity Internet subscribers. This means that the delay, or lag, you experience when using...

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Comcast's New Platform: A Game Changer for Small Business Advertisers?

You might think that advertising on TV is only for big businesses. But Comcast is set to change that game with their new platform called Universal Ads. This platform will make it super easy for smaller businesses to buy ad time on streaming services. It's like they're trying to lure advertisers away from social media and into the world of traditional TV. Comcast has...

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Media Big Shots Share 2025 Predictions: What Might Happen in Entertainment

Every year around the holiday season, media executives anonymously share their predictions for the upcoming year. Last year's forecasts weren't quite as accurate, but some predictions were partly true. For instance, Max and Disney teamed up, regional sports rights continued to be snatched up by TV stations, and Paramount Global saw changes, although not exactly as ex...

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Dec 08 2024BUSINESS

Is MSNBC Really For Sale?

In late November 2024, a surprising rumor started floating around social media: did Comcast put its cable network MSNBC up for sale? A Facebook page called American Liberty sparked the buzz, quipping, "Anyone got any spare change? " with a screenshot that read, "Comcast is putting MSNBC up for sale. " This wasn't the only place the story spread—even Donald Trump Jr. ...

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

From NBCUniversal to 'SpinCo': Coping with Cable Changes

Next year, Comcast will split NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a new company. Why the change and how will it affect NBCU’s sports coverage? Let’s look into it. After some bumps from Covid and host cities, the Olympics bounced back in Paris last year. More success is expected in the future. But soon, NBCUniversal might face new challenges. Their parent company, Com...

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

NBC Staff Left in Dark About MSNBC Split

Staff at NBC News and 30 Rock are clueless about the future of their relationship with MSNBC, following Comcast's decision to split off its cable networks. Insiders say they expect the two news teams to stop collaborating by 2025. A new company, SpinCo, will include channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and Syfy. Meanwhile, NBC and Peacock streaming stay with Comcast. Everyone'...

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Redirects Focus: NBCUniversal Cable Networks to Go Independent

Comcast is planning a big change. They're splitting off many of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks, like USA Network, CNBC, and MSNBC, into their own separate company. This move isn't surprising, as more people are switching from traditional cable to streaming services. Mark Lazarus, the current head of NBCUniversal Media Group, will lead the new company. He's excited ...

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Spins Off Cable Channels: A New Chapter in Streaming Era

In the ever-evolving world of media, Comcast has decided to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC. This move comes as a response to the rise of streaming services, which have significantly reduced the popularity of traditional cable TV. The company aims to create a new, well-funded venture, making it possible to snap up other networks if ...

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Sets to Divide Its Cable Networks

Comcast is preparing to separate its cable network channels, insiders informed CNBC on Tuesday. This move is expected to take around a year, with an official announcement potentially arriving as soon as Wednesday. Mark Lazarus, who currently heads NBCUniversal's media group, will lead this new entity. Anand Kini, NBCUniversal's CFO, will also serve as the CFO and ope...

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