Consumers are embracing broadband like never before during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in markets served by tier 1 providers. Comcast just announced its best broadband quarter on record during 3Q 2020. The communications and entertainment conglomerate added 633K new…
The evolution of work at home continues with the introduction of the Comcast Business Teleworker VPN. Comcast is partnering with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, for the VPN platform. The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly restructured how people work. The…
Comcast yesterday announced the Comcast RISE program that will offer grants, marketing and technology upgrades to small businesses. The company said the Comcast RISE initiative was prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken a particularly hard toll on small…
Oct 13, 2020 — PHILADELPHIA, PA — Today, Comcast announced Xfinity Mobile is expanding its 5G coverage nationwide, offering the latest generation of wireless connectivity across the U.S. Starting October 14, Xfinity Mobile’s nationwide 5G network will be available on…
Comcast says that it has achieved symmetrical 1.25 Gbps transmission on a live production network in Florida. The Comcast symmetrical 1.25 Gbps trial involves a home in Jacksonville. The trial is running on a network built on Comcast’s Distributed Access…
Comcast has unveiled its newest xFi Pod, a key component of the company’s mesh Wi-Fi network offering. The second-generation device offers speeds twice that of its predecessor — “upwards of 500 Mbps” – Comcast claims. The device is available immediately…
September 8, 2020 — The startups were chosen from hundreds of applicants from over 40 countries. They are poised to revolutionize strategic areas of focus, including future of work, immersive and interactive experiences, and personalization. Due to the global COVID-19…
In a period in which the COVID-19 pandemic brought the US Ethernet market largely to a halt, seven providers qualified for the Vertical Systems Group mid-year 2020 Carrier Ethernet Leaderboard, the firm says. The top VSG carrier Ethernet rankings, in…
Verizon spent the most money in the CBRS spectrum auction, according to a summary of CBRS auction winners released from the FCC today. The company will pay $1.9 billion for 557 licenses in 157 counties. Of all major carriers, Verizon…
Comcast announced today a new program for cities, schools and non-profits that aims to get low-income K-12 students connected to the internet at home. The company also noted that the program, to be known as the Internet Essentials Partnership Program,…
Comcast reported 2Q 2020 results last week, calling it its best 2Q broadband performance in 13 years. With broadband well in hand, attention is now turning to Comcast streaming strategy, with hopes to do the same for it. Admittedly, the…
Philadelphia, Penn. — July 14, 2019 — Today Comcast’s Xfinity is opening Camp Tonsafun, a free virtual camp hosted by counselors from the NBCUniversal family and beyond featuring activities that are tailor-made for Xfinity customers and families to enjoy at…