Neowin News Feed for: Comcast

Comcast confirms new 305 Mbps Internet speed service

John Callaham — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:25:01 +0100

Comcast has now confirmed previous rumors that it will offer the new Xfinity Platinum Internet, with speeds of 305 Mbps for downloads, in select markets in the northeastern US. Read more...

Comcast rumored to launch 305 Mbps Internet tier

John Callaham — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:36:08 +0100

Comcast is reportedly planning to launch a new high speed of 305 Mbps for downloads on its Internet service. The report claims that the faster service could launch by the end of 2012. Read more...

Some ISPs help out with DNSChanger issues

John Callaham — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:20:27 +0100

Some US ISPs have pledged to help those customers who still have the DNSChanger malware infection continue to get access to the Internet after today's deadline. Read more...

Comcast refuses to identify alleged BitTorrent pirates

Nathan Tsui — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:04:42 +0100

In a reversal of previous acquiescence to subpoenas, Comcast is now requesting that subpoenas for subscriber data be thrown out, accusing the copyright holders of attempting to shake down defendants. Read more...

Microsoft could sell off its stake in MSNBC.com

John Callaham — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:10:06 +0100

A new report claims that Microsoft could sell off its remaining stake in the MSNBC.com website to NBC and its parent company Comcast, but still have placement on the MSN.com site. Read more...

Comcast replaces broadband caps with overage fees

John Callaham — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:50:05 +0100

Comcast has announced that it has eliminated its monthly broadband caps for its Internet owners, but will now charge its customers overage fees if they exceed pre-set data limits. Read more...

Skype to begin roll out for Comcast Xfinity users

John Callaham — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:44 +0100

Skype has announced that the cable company Comcast has started supporting Skype call on its Xfinity service, letting users make audio and video calls on their TV screens. Read more...

Xbox 360's new TV and video services launch scheduled

John Callaham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:56:25 +0000

The Xbox 360's live television services are still scheduled to launch on Tuesday but a newly released schedule today reveals that not every content provider will be ready to launch on Dec. 6. Read more...

More rumors surface on Xbox Live TV service

John Callaham — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:55:37 +0100

A new report claims to have more info about Microsoft's upcoming live TV service for Xbox 360 consoles, including word that the official announcement may come sometime next week. Read more...

Microsoft in talks with Comcast, Verizon for Xbox TV?

John Callaham — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:59:52 +0100

A new rumor suggests that Microsoft is now in talks with both Comcast and Verizon that could see the two cable TV providers offer content for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox TV service. Read more...

Cable TV operators lose record number of subscribers in Q2

John Callaham — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:20:25 +0100

Watching more TV shows via Internet outlets like Netflix and Hulu may be the reason why the top cable TV and satellite operators lost more subscribers than at any point in their history. Read more...

Several major ISPs could crack down on pirates using their services

John Callaham — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:02:34 +0100

After seeing pirates use their ISPs to transmit their stolen movies, TV shows, music and games to others, it seems that a number of ISPs are finally getting together to make an effort to crack... Read more...

Report: Cable exec says 1Gbps Internet is only good for piracy

John Callaham — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:41:36 +0100

We have been reporting a lot on how more ISPs in the US have been trying to offer faster and faster Internet speeds to its customers. Much has been reported on Google's plans to offer... Read more...

Report: Comcast to demo 1Gbps service on Thursday

John Callaham — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:34:19 +0100

Even as US Internet broadband service providers continue to put in broadband caps on their service they also continue to promise new and faster tiers of service. Broadband Reports has a story today that states... Read more...

Skype to be available for Comcast TV customers

John Callaham — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:19:17 +0100

Comcast cable customers will soon have a new option for talking to friends and family thanks to a new agreement with the Internet phone company Skype. A new press release today announced that the two... Read more...

Comcast to offer $10 a month broadband Internet to low income households

John Callaham — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:36:10 +0100

Earlier this year the cable TV and Internet ISP Comcast completed its merger deal with NBC Universal. While some have complained that the merger created a massive media conglomerate that will limit the amount of... Read more...

Comcast has no plans to meter broadband service

John Callaham — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:40:48 +0100

Earlier this month AT&T put in new broadband caps on its DSL and U-Verse Internet broadband services. It also started charging its customers overages fees if they go over those fairly small broadband caps. This... Read more...

Pirate Bay access being blocked but by whom?

John Callaham — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:14:33 +0100

One of the biggest sites on the Internet devoted to pirated software cannot be accessed by a number of Internet users at the moment. Engadget reports that some Comcast users are reporting that they have... Read more...

Study: Broadband Internet caps now covers over half of US Internet users

John Callaham — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:23:38 +0100

If you live in the US and get your Internet access at home via some kind of fast broadband service, the chances are good that you are under some kind of data cap via your... Read more...

Comcast support gives out private details before verification

Brad Sams — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:35:07 +0100

Information security is always going to be a hot topic. When it comes to personal details, corporations are entrusted to secure that data. But if you are a Comcast subscriber, you may have another reason... Read more...