Xfinity TV
Apple to stop charging separate subscription for MLS Season Pass
Apple will stop charging a separate fee for Major League Soccer games next year, according to a report.
Comcast revenue slips during Q3, lower ad revenue impacted earnings
Xfinity TV now has 11.52 million subscribers, while Xfinity Internet counts 31.44 million connections.
EARNINGS REPORT
S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retransmission fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Spectrum News expands on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
TV subscribers in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California and other states have expanded access to regional Spectrum News channels.
Comcast elevates Mike Cavanagh, creates co-CEO structure
Cavanagh previously served as the president of Comcast Corporation; some in the industry view the co-CEO structure as a first step toward succession.
S&P Global: Pay TV penetration continues to decline amid shift to streaming
Pay TV penetration fell to 34.4 percent in 2024 as cord cutting fueled the sector’s ninth consecutive year of decline.
Comcast earns $30.3 billion during Q2, broadband losses continue
The company continues to face pressure from fixed-wireless broadband and other products; Peacock continues to lose money, though subscribers held steady at 41 million.
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Comcast launches “StreamStore” streaming marketplace for Xfinity customers
The portal serves as a central destination for starting and managing streaming subscriptions and renting TV shows and movies, all of which are billed directly to a Comcast subscriber's account.
Newsmax Plus added to Comcast’s streaming, cable boxes
The app, which offers live and on-demand access to Newsmax programming, is now available on X1-powered set-top boxes and the Xumo Stream Box.
Deal reached to bring Chicago Sports Network to Comcast
The channel will be available in the "Ultimate" tier of Xfinity TV, according to a report.
Comcast begins offering weekly MLS Season Pass matches
Comcast is building on its content distribution partnership with Apple by making weekly matches from the tech company's MLS Season Pass available for free within its platform.
Yankees exec thanks Trump, Carr after Comcast dispute passes
The head of the New York Yankees has thanked President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr after a carriage dispute with Comcast did not materialize.