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FCC to investigate Comcast for having DEI programs

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FCC to investigate Comcast for having DEI programs Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has asked his agency to investigate Comcast’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, reports Newsmax. “We have received an inquiry from the Federal Communications Commission and will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions,” Comcast spokesperson Joelle Terry confirms to The Verge…

The Verge 385 2025-02-12

Comcast is spinning off its cable TV business

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Comcast is spinning off its cable TV business Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images for ComcastComcast is splitting from its NBCUniversal television arm as the market of cable TV customers shrinks in the age of cord-cutting and TikTok. The US media giant announced plans on Wednesday to spin off the bulk of its cable network channels — including CNBC, MSNBC, Universal Kids, USA Network, E!, Oxyge…

The Verge 513 2024-11-21

DSG makes ‘progress’ with Comcast on MLB deal

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DSG makes ‘progress’ with Comcast on MLB deal Bankrupt operator Diamond Sports Group has made “substantial progress” on a deal with Comcast, which could get MLB games back on the air throughout the country.

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Comcast rolls out ‘Now’ prepaid phone and internet plans

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Comcast rolls out ‘Now’ prepaid phone and internet plans Image: ComcastComcast announced today that it’s expanding its “Now” branding to include two prepaid services: Now Internet and Now Mobile. Of the two, the mobile plan appears to be genuinely new, as it’s a prepaid cellular option that offers unlimited 5G data, talk, and text for $25 a month per line. The mobile plan also has free access to the c…

The Verge 871 2024-05-09

Comcast cable internet with 2-gigabit uploads is rolling out soon

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Comcast cable internet with 2-gigabit uploads is rolling out soon Photo by Smith Collection / Gado / Getty ImagesComcast is about to roll out gigabit-plus internet speeds for both upload and download without needing fiber upgrades that run all the way to the house. The company will offer a new “X-Class” service upgrade that supports up to 2 Gbps downloads and uploads starting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, nex…

The Verge 675 2023-12-19

What Happens If Disney and Comcast Don’t Agree on a Price Tag for Hulu

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What Happens If Disney and Comcast Don’t Agree on a Price Tag for Hulu Excerpts from the article: An SEC filing from Disney on Friday afternoon outlines exactly how the companies plan to value Hulu. It’s a touchy subject, with Disney almost certainly hoping for a value as close to the $27.5 billion floor as possible (if not below it), and Comcast hoping for a number as high as possible. But that doesn’t seem to b…

Reddit Television 155 2023-09-26