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Comcast cable spinoff reflects rapidly changing streaming landscape

by Samantha Fields
Nov 20, 2024
Media giants see the economics of cable TV weakening and consumer interest shifting to streaming, experts say, despite profitability issues.
In a shot from April 2023, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appeared on CNBC, one of the cable properties that Comcast is spinning off into a new company.
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Some baseball fans can no longer catch the game on their cable provider

by Stephanie Hughes
May 2, 2024
Comcast was unable to reach a deal this week on carriage with the owner of 18 regional sports networks.
If you’re a Comcast subscriber, you may need to turn on the radio or head to your local sports bar to tune in to MLB games.
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The days of free, unlimited data may be coming to an end for some internet users

by Jasmine Garsd
Jul 6, 2020
During the pandemic, some internet providers have been offering service for free and waiving late fees.
During the pandemic, the internet has provided a vital service for people to file for unemployment, or take online classes or order deliveries.
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Streaming TV might go back to the future by embracing ad revenue

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 27, 2019
The forthcoming NBCUniversal service, Peacock, could be free and ad-supported ... like old-fashioned TV.
NBCUniversal plans to wade into the streaming pool with an ad-supported service called Peacock.
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Comcast’s new call center is stuffed with Silicon Valley-style perks. Will that help its customer service problem?

by Miles Bryan
Oct 28, 2019
The Delaware office is part of the cable company’s $1 billion push to improve its customer relations.
Call center employees can decompress around a turtle and fish-stocked pond.
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Comcast looks to Sky for international expansion

by Andy Uhler
Jul 19, 2018
Why the company is focused on Europe for growth.
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Why Hulu is a real prize in the battle for Fox

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Jul 13, 2018
The service has 20 million subscribers and produces award winning original programs.
Cecily Strong speaks onstage at Hulu's Upfront Presentation on April 30, 2014 in New York City. 
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Comcast, Disney in Fox chase

by Reema Khrais
Jun 18, 2018
A federal court’s historic decision to let AT&T and Time Warner merge has unleashed other deal talks among giant companies. Just a day after the decision, Comcast renewed its bid for 21st Century Fox assets — a $65 billion offer. Compare that to Disney’s bid of $52.4 billion. Fox now has two eager suitors – both […]
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What the AT&T ruling means for mergers and acquisitions

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 13, 2018
Yesterday … a judge cleared AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner. Today… Comcast bid $65 billion in cash for 21st Century Fox assets, which Disney is already trying to buy. Coincidence? I think not. The AT&T decision was closely watched for the implications it could have on other deals. So, more to come? Click […]
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FCC set to rule on cable 'set-top boxes'

by Adam Allington
Sep 29, 2016
The FCC vote could pave the way for app-based streaming of all cable programming.
The FCC will vote Thursday on the future of TV set-top boxes.
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