Neowin News Feed for: Comcast

ISPs claim their ‘excellent customer service' makes regulation unnecessary

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:20:02 +0000

Internet service providers claim their customer service is top-notch, but users tell a different story of poor support and high prices. Read more...

Comcast warns over 237,000 customers of ransomware data breach

Omer Dursun — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:30:01 +0000

Comcast has notified more than 237,000 customers that their personal information was compromised in a ransomware attack on a former debt collection agency. Read more...

Comcast Xfinity customers are eligible to get one-year of free Perplexity Pro AI

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:12:02 +0000

If you have a Comcast Xfinity account, then you are eligible to receive your one-year Perplexity Pro AI subscription for free. Read more...

Peacock will raise prices for new users just a few days before it streams the 2024 Olympics

John Callaham — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:46:01 +0000

The Peacock streaming service will be increasing prices for both its ad-based and ad-free plans on July 18 for new customers, just a few days before it starts streaming the 2024 Summer Olympics. Read more...

New report claims Paramount+ and Peacock streaming services could merge

John Callaham — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:08:01 +0000

A new report claims Paramount Global and Comcast are engaged in talks that could result in the merging of the Paramount+ and Peacock streaming services, either as a partnership or a new joint venture. Read more...

Comcast offers its Xfinity customers internet access even during power outages

John Callaham — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:40:01 +0000

The new Storm-Ready WiFi device has been revealed for Comcast's Xfinity internet customers. It automatically switches a wired internet connection to a cellular one if the power goes out. Read more...

Peacock nearly doubled paid subscribers to 24 million in the US ahead of price hike

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:36:02 +0000

Comcast streaming service Peacock doubled paid subscribers year-over-year according to their quarterly earnings report. It gained 2 million paid subscribers in the 2nd quarter of 2023. Read more...

Peacock will now charge you more for its Premium and Premium Plus plans

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:22:01 +0000

The streaming service Peacock has increased the monthly price of its Premium and Premium Plus tiers. The updated pricing will cost users around $1-2 on top of what they are paying every month. Read more...

Comcast and ViacomCBS announce SkyShowtime streaming service

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:36:01 +0000

Comcast and ViacomCBS have announced a new streaming service for 20 European countries called SkyShowtime, which will launch next year. The pricing for the service will be unveiled closer to launch. Read more...

Comcast is launching free Wi-Fi-connected hubs for low-income students

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:46:01 +0000

Comcast is providing free internet service to low-income students under a new multi-year program that will open more than a thousand Wi-Fi zones in community centers located across the U.S. Read more...

NBCUniversal to launch Peacock on PlayStation 4 and 4 Pro on July 20

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:10:01 +0000

Peacock announced today that its streaming platform will be available on Sony's PlayStation 4 and 4 Pro on July 20. NBCUniversal is scheduled to launch the service in the U.S. on July 15. Read more...

Comcast becomes the first ISP to join Mozilla's TRR program

Paul Hill — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:18:01 +0000

Comcast has become the first ISP to join Mozilla's Trusted Recursive Resolver program which aims to make DNS more secure. As part of the program, Mozilla earlier rolled out DNS over HTTPS in the U.S. Read more...

Comcast extends free Internet Essentials service through the end of 2020

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:10:01 +0000

Comcast is extending its free internet access offering to Internet Essentials customers until the end of 2020. The 60-day free service was launched as part of the company's COVID-19 commitment. Read more...

Comcast will launch its streaming service Peacock on Xbox devices on July 15

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 08 May 2020 00:20:01 +0000

Comcast will roll out Peacock to the Xbox family of devices including Xbox One S and Xbox One X. The streaming service will be available for download through the Microsoft Store on July 15. Read more...

Comcast's Peacock streaming service will come to Apple devices on July 15

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 06 May 2020 20:16:01 +0000

Peacock, Comcast's streaming service, will be integrated with the Apple TV app, making its content available to watch on Apple devices beginning on July 15 when the platform launches nationally. Read more...

Verizon and Comcast extend COVID-19 pledges to cancel late payment fees and cutoffs

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:48:01 +0000

Telecoms companies Verizon and Comcast have announced that they are increasing their previously announced commitments made to customers due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak of keeping them connected. Read more...

Xfinity X1 voice remote now lets you find lost items by ringing your Tile devices

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:30:01 +0000

Comcast and Tile today upgraded their partnership announced in 2018. Xfinity X1 voice remote now works to audibly ring your Tile devices to help you locate the whereabouts of your lost belongings. Read more...

Comcast launches preview of Peacock streaming service on Xfinity X1 and Flex

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:00:01 +0000

Comcast will preview its new streaming service called Peacock on April 15 prior to its national launch on July 15. This is an ad-supported subscription with options to get a premium, ad-free tier. Read more...

Comcast announces free home schooling content for Xfinity customers

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:04:01 +0000

Comcast launched today a collection of free shows and movies for Xfinity customers. It's dedicated for parents in order to help them provide educational content for their kids as they stay at home. Read more...

Comcast adds Hulu to Xfinity Flex, coming soon to X1 as well

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:46:01 +0000

Comcast has expanded its entertainment content offering on Xfinity Flex with the addition of Hulu, available from today. The streaming app will also be rolled out to X1 in the future. Read more...

Comcast launches a new tool to help target TV ads

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 03:32:01 +0000

Comcast has announced that those looking to advertise on TV can use a new service which helps better target ads at the appropriate audience. It said targeting audiences in the past was guesswork. Read more...

Xfinity Mobile's BYOD program now includes recent Samsung phones

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:00:01 +0000

Comcast has expanded the list of devices compatible with its BYOD program, which now includes some Samsung's phones. Those are now in addition to iPhones and the list is set to grow. Read more...

Comcast launches X1 eye control for changing TV channels and more

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:20:01 +0000

Comcast introduced today the Xfinity X1 eye control, a new service designed to help people with physical disabilities navigate their television using only their eyes. The feature is free to use. Read more...

Comcast acquires Sky for $40 billion, edging out Twenty-First Century Fox

Jay Bonggolto — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:20:01 +0000

Comcast has finally outbid 21st Century Fox in a long acquisition battle for British broadcaster Sky, after it raised its offer to £17.28 per share. The auction puts Sky's value at $40 billion. Read more...

Amazon Prime Video heading to Comcast Xfinity X1 later this year

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:58:01 +0000

Xfinity TV customers will soon be able to access Amazon Prime Video content over the internet and search premium shows and movies using Comcast's X1 Voice Remote as part of the agreement. Read more...

Charter's mobile plans also limit your mobile data usage

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:02:01 +0000

Following in Comcast's footsteps, Charter's new mobile plans also limit your usage of mobile data, but the company won't even provide the option to get HD video over the cellular network. Read more...

Comcast Xfinity Mobile will throttle your data usage to "save you money"

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 21:16:02 +0000

The carrier has begun sending out emails to customers warning of impending changes to its mobile data offering, including a resolution cap on video streaming and speed throttling for hotspots. Read more...

Comcast outage hits millions of customers nationwide, services now being restored

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 02:22:01 +0000

Comcast suffered a major outage on Friday that knocked down the internet, cable, and telephone services for millions of customers across the country. The disruption was caused by cuts to its fibers. Read more...

Comcast accused of signing up users for deceptive program without consent

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:16:01 +0000

As an added amendment to an ongoing case about an allegedly deceptive protection program, the ISP is now being accused of signing up thousands of users without informing them or asking for consent. Read more...

Major ISPs reportedly down in much of the U.S. [Update]

Rich Woods — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:43:11 +0000

A large portion of the United States, from California in the west to New York in the east, is reporting that its internet services are down, spanning a variety of service providers. Read more...

Apple might start streaming movies just two weeks after their theatrical release

Vishal Laul — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 22:38:01 +0000

According to a report by Bloomberg, several Hollywood movie studios are in talks with Apple and Comcast to launch a premium movie rental service where films may release just two weeks after theaters. Read more...

Comcast allegedly cut a smaller ISP's cables to sabotage its business

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:54:01 +0000

A smaller ISP formerly operating in the state of Texas has accused its larger competitor of cutting its cables, thereby sabotaging its business and stealing its customers due to interrupted service. Read more...

Comcast is expanding its gigabit internet service, will be in 15 U.S. cities by early 2017

Chris Schroeder — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:00:01 +0000

The drive to offer gigabit service continues to grow with major internet service providers. Comcast, via its Xfinity service, plans to have 15 cities offering ultra-fast internet speeds in 2017. Read more...

Comcast will launch its own mobile service in 2017, using Wi-Fi hotspots and Verizon LTE

Andy Weir — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 02:04:01 +0000

Comcast - winner of the 'Worst Company in America' award, twice - has confirmed that it will launch its own wireless service next year, using a combination of Wi-Fi hotspots and Verizon 4G LTE. Read more...

It's official: Charter will become the 2nd-largest cable company in the U.S.

Chris Schroeder — Sun, 08 May 2016 00:52:01 +0000

Following the approval from the FCC over a merger with Time Warner Cable, Charter is becoming the second-largest cable service provider in the U.S., giving Comcast a run for its money. Read more...

Comcast is buying DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion

Andy Weir — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:08:01 +0000

Comcast has confirmed its acquisition of DreamWorks Animation - the studio behind many hugely popular movie franchises such as 'Shrek', 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'Madagascar' - in a deal worth $3.8 billion. Read more...

New proposal to IETF aims to see email become more secure

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:50:01 +0000

A new proposal has been submitted to the Internet Engineering Task Force. It aims to secure email by sending messages over a secure connection. The proposal has support from tech firms such as Google. Read more...

Comcast can push gigabit internet using its existing network

Chris Schroeder — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:10:01 +0000

In an effort to compete with the wave of new gigabit internet services, Comcast says it can offer customers gigabit internet without updating its cable network. Read more...

Multiple cable companies ready to charge more in 2016

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 01:14:01 +0000

If you think your cable TV bill is already high, you're going to be disappointed to hear what your service provider could have in store for you next year. Read more...

Comcast begins man-in-the-middle attacks to show copyright notices on websites

Paul Hill — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:38:01 +0000

Comcast has begun using dubious methods to alert users that it is infringing copyright. The method being used is called a man-in-the-middle attack usually employed by hackers to steal data. Read more...