A Comcast spokesperson confirmed that Xfinity Mobile 5G service, announced today, will run on the Verizon network through the MVNO agreement between the companies. The Verizon 5G network is available in parts of 34 markets nationwide. Where it isn’t available,…
Comcast says that it has deployed more than 1 million Xfinity Flex units since the 4K UHD streaming device and the Xfinity Voice Remote were introduced last year. The device is offered for free with Xfinity Internet. Comcast sees the…
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving an extra day’s worth of viewership across Comcast’s network each week and even rearranging which are the most significant days, according to data released from Comcast about COVID-19 TV viewing . Comcast says that viewership…
The pandemic is drastically changing the dynamic of WiFi use in the home as parents seek to keep their children educated and entertained. They also want to keep them safe, of course: Comcast has seen a 27% increase in the…
Mar 31, 2020 — PHILADELPHIA, PA — The collection is a joint effort with Common Sense Media, the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families whose trusted age-based ratings and reviews are integrated into Xfinity on Demand. A…
Comcast is continuing to expand the reach of its Xfinity service by making the Hulu streaming service available as part of its Flex video offering immediately. Hulu will become available soon to X1 video customers, according to Comcast. Xfinity Flex…
February 04, 2020 — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sprint (NYSE: S) and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced today the two companies are now utilizing call authentication technology that helps further protect customers from unwanted robocalls between Sprint mobile customers and…
Comcast said yesterday that it will offer xFi Advanced Security free to internet customers who lease an xFi gateway. The security offering is designed to protect internet connected devices from cyberthreats. The company estimates the value of the feature at…
Comcast says that its xFi Advanced Gateway will begin reaching subscribers during the coming months. The device, which is WiFi 6-Certified, is the company’s first home network offering capable of providing multi-gigabit speed services. The xFi Advanced Gateway is designed…
December 04, 2019 — PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast’s Xfinity Communities today continued the momentum of its successful trials by officially unveiling WiFi Ready, an offering where Comcast preinstalls wireless modems in multifamily units. New residents can now purchase and activate their Internet service upon move-in…
Multi-family smart home research conducted by Xfinity Communities suggests that smart technology is becoming more of a necessity than a nice-to-have option in the multi-family sector. “Smart Technology in the Multifamily Housing Industry” is a survey of 200 property managers,…
Parents will gain more control over kid’s screen time with the Xfinity xFi scheduling tool feature that was introduced today. The feature, which builds upon xFi’s bedtime mode, enables as many as 30 screen time schedules per profile. This enables…
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