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Verizon was among the many providers to also announce a moratorium on late fees and disconnections

Wi-Fi now free in US as work, education go online amid coronavirus outbreak

Comcast, Charter and AT&T have announced free public Wi-FI access for 60 days, while Verizon, Cox and T-Mobile have provided other offers

15 Mar 2020 5:46 PM

The core of the US network is more than capable of handling the virus-related surge in demand because it has evolved to be able to easily handle bandwidth-greedy Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and other streaming services. (Photo | Flickr - Mike MacKenzie)

How the US is faring with the surge in home internet use amid coronavirus

Traffic has spiked 10% to 20% during peak hours since the first week of February in greater Seattle, the US city hardest-hit by COVID-19

15 Mar 2020 4:55 PM

Comcast will give the Xfinity Flex streaming box at no charge.

Telecom company to give free streaming box to internet-only subscribers

The Xfinity Flex box does not include cable package alternatives such as PlayStation Vue and DirecTV Now.

19 Sep 2019 7:47 AM

Comcast is supporting all popular eye gaze hardware and software on the market. (Photo: AP)

Cool! Now you can change channels with eye motion on Comcast

Comcast X1 will be truly hands-free.

18 Jun 2019 10:43 AM

TV networks emerge as obstacles on YouTube's hunt for ads

Only 8 per cent of advertisers spent more on YouTube and less on the network properties.

14 May 2019 12:16 PM

Comcast will allow customers to access their subscriptions to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime as well as free shows and movies that Comcast will include with the service, to be supported with advertising revenue.

Comcast to launch streaming video service

Xfinity Flex will be available starting Tuesday only to Comcast’s internet customers and will cost $5 per month.

22 Mar 2019 10:10 AM

In a bid to attract new users, OTT services allow multiple devices for a premium with additional features.

AI set to put an end to password sharing

Now, get ready to pay for your own Netflix, OTT account for binge watching.

14 Jan 2019 10:23 AM

The deal would help Disney further control TV shows and movies from start to finish. (Photo: AP)

Disney could get boost as Comcast drops Fox bid

Getting Fox would help the House of Mouse compete with technology companies such as Amazon and Netflix for viewers’ attention.

30 Aug 2018 10:21 AM

Comcast expects to pay its advisers between 203 million pounds and 243 million pounds in total for their work on the Sky bid, the US group estimated in its formal offer document for the British company. (Photo: AP)

Comcast to pay advisers as much as 243 million pound for Sky takeover

The cable giant will also pay between 22.7 million pounds and 37.8 million pounds to the firms that are providing it with financial advice.

15 Jul 2018 8:31 AM

Comcast is exploring tie-ups with other companies or private equity investors for its bid for the Fox assets. (Photo: AP)

Comcast identifying potential buyers for Fox sports networks

Comcast hopes that preparing now for such divestitures will ease Fox’s concerns over potential antitrust risks.

10 Jul 2018 7:24 AM

This file photo shows a sign outside the Comcast Centre in Philadelphia. (Photo: AP)

How Comcast is trying to change the cable game

Comcast is refiguring the traditional cable bundle, adding services to its subscription packages and offering internet-only streaming.

26 Apr 2018 5:50 PM

It is believed that Disney is currently talking with Fox and that a deal could be announced this week.

Comcast reportedly no longer in deal talks with Fox

According to Wall Street Journal, the company is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of 21st Century Fox.

12 Dec 2017 3:17 PM

NBC News is looking at different formats for advertising, including branded content, said Nick Ascheim, head of digital at NBC News.

NBC News launches digital video service to woo social media users

News organizations like NBC News are under pressure to find ways to draw younger viewers who increasingly turning to YouTube and Facebook.

13 Jun 2017 9:39 PM

Websites and internet service providers do use and sell aggregated customer data to advertisers. Republicans say the rules unfairly would give websites the ability to harvest more data than internet providers. (Representational Image)

Major internet providers will not sell customer browsing histories

Verizon does not sell personal web browsing histories and has no plans to do so in the future

01 Apr 2017 8:33 AM

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