Comcast’s NBC, Sky to launch new international news channel
Comcast will launch a co-branded international news channel based on regional variants of its news operations in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Comcast ($CMCSA) is a multi-national mass communications corporation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company owns or operates Xfinity, NBC Universal, Telemundo and Sky Group.
CNBC: Cable still more profitable than streaming
On Monday, a CNBC reporter said NBCUniversal dropped a small hint about how it views the future profitability of its forthcoming streaming service Peacock.
Comcast unveils more about NBC’s new streaming service Peacock
Comcast offered new details about its NBC-branded Peacock streaming service that is expected to land on smart TVs and set-top boxes in April.
Report: Comcast in “advanced talks” to acquire streaming service Xumo
Comcast is in advanced discussions to acquire streaming TV service Xumo, according to a news report.
House lawmakers pass bill aimed at cracking down on hidden cable TV fees
House lawmakers have passed a measure that would require Comcast and other cable and satellite companies include so-called “hidden fees” in advertised prices.
Comcast to hike cost of broadcast TV fee, increase cable and internet price
Starting in December, Comcast will begin charging an extra $5 for its basic package of local, government and public access channels.
Comcast replacing Starz with Epix in some packages, could drop channel completely
Starting December 10, the cable giant will replace several Starz channels with Epix, a multiplex movie network programmed by MGM Studios.
NBC’s new streaming service Peacock will likely have advertisements
NBC’s new streaming service may be free for most TV viewers who agree to sit through a few ads every hour, according to a reliable report.
Most streaming services giving away subscriptions for free through deals
Streaming TV companies are giving away access to their programming through deals with third-party companies as a way of increasing their subscriber base.
Comcast moving classic movie channel to sports package
Comcast said high programming costs were to blame for its decision to move TCM to a more-expensive package. The company banked $75.5 billion in profit last year.
