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Charter, Comcast see dip in home Internet subscribers
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Charter, Comcast see dip in home Internet subscribers

Posted on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The biggest providers of home Internet service reported a rare dip in subscribers as COVID-related subsidies lapse.

Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
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Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.

Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms
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Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has integrated SiriusXM Pandora’s flagship linear radio service into its X1-powered set-top boxes.

Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
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Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.

Comcast to drop Indian news channel NDTV
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Comcast to drop Indian news channel NDTV

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast says it will remove a popular India-based news channel from its lineup later this year.

Comcast uses customer data for new “cyber threat” report
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Comcast uses customer data for new “cyber threat” report

Posted on November 29, 2020November 30, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Comcast said it collected data from customers who had the XFinity XFi Advanced Security feature enabled on their hardware.

Comcast gives Xfinity subscribers free access to movies this week
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Comcast gives Xfinity subscribers free access to movies this week

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Comcast is giving its Xfinity pay TV and Internet-only customers access to a handful of premium movies from now until March 8.

Comcast replacing Starz with Epix in some packages, could drop channel completely
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Comcast replacing Starz with Epix in some packages, could drop channel completely

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Starting December 10, the cable giant will replace several Starz channels with Epix, a multiplex movie network programmed by MGM Studios.

Most streaming services giving away subscriptions for free through deals
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Most streaming services giving away subscriptions for free through deals

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by Matthew Keys

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
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Comcast moving classic movie channel to sports package

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by Matthew Keys

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.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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