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Comcast Announces On Demand programming For July

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:08:16 +0000

Comcast has announced the top programming available on Demand for July. Comcast’s On Demand programming includes 2010 World Cup Semi-finals and Finals in 3D, same day as DVD Movies, series debut and movie Collections.

Comcast’s July On Demand programming includes:

Same Day as DVD Movies in SD and HD
A Single Man 7/6
Clash of the Titans 7/27
Cop Out 7/20
Our Family Wedding 7/13
Repo Men 7/27
The Bounty Hunter 7/13
The Losers 7/20

Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants

Despicable Me SD/HD
TNT The Closer Catch Up
2010 World Cup Game Replays in 3D
WWE’s Brock Lesnar
WWE’s Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
MTV’s Jersey Shore

Major PPV events this month include:

UFC 116 available 6/28
Marquez vs. Diaz available 7/20
WWE Money in the Bank Available on PPV 7/18

Comcast Launches 4G wireless high-speed data service in Seattle

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:32:27 +0000

Comcast has announced the launch of ‘Comcast High-Speed 2go’ in Seattle and surrounding areas on December 1. Comcast High-Speed 2go offers fourth-generation high-speed wireless data service.

Comcast has launched two different data cards and service plans:

Comcast High-Speed 2go Metro service uses a 4G-only data card offering customers the fastest wireless service within the 4G metro coverage area. The Metro device operates only in a 4G service footprint.

Comcast High-Speed 2go nationwide service delivers the fastest metro 4G service plus coast-to-coast access on Sprint’s national 3G network. The Nationwide device switches between available 4G and 3G networks.

Tom Pierce, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Washington Market, said “In today’s world, no one wants to be disconnected for even a minute. With Comcast High-Speed 2go, we can offer our customers the best of both worlds–the fastest high-speed connection at home and the fastest connection while they are on the go. We think having the nation’s first and only 4G service bundled with some of the nation’s fastest Internet speeds will be a very compelling package for our Puget Sound-area customers.”

Comcast Launches 100 Mbps High-Speed Internet Service in The Twin Cities

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:32:54 +0000

Comcast has announced the launch of 100 Mbps high-speed Internet service to businesses in the Twin Cities region on Sept. 8. Comcast claims that it offers the fastest broadband services available to business customers.

Comcast deploys DOCSIS 3.0 technology to deliver high-speed Internet service across fiber-optic networks to offer up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) downloads and up to 15 Mbps uploads. With download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, customers will be able to operate their businesses more efficiently and productively than ever. For example, downloading a large 2 GB file can be completed in about 2 ½ minutes. To download the same sized file on a typical business class 1.5 Mbps T1 line would take more than 3 hours.

Bill Stemper, President of Comcast Business Services said, “Internet speeds this fast are a game changer for businesses. When Comcast doubled its Internet speeds last year, business customers immediately took advantage of that wideband pipe to connect regional offices, support remote employees, and perform large file transfers,” Stemper added. “100 Mbps service is ideal for data-intensive businesses that need this kind of speed and want an alternative to slower, more expensive T1 lines.”

Bill Wright, Vice President, Comcast Twin Cities Region said, “We’re thrilled to be the first market to offer a 100 Mbps service to our business customers in Minnesota. This offering reaffirms our commitment to be the speed leader in the Twin Cities and Minnesota and to help businesses succeed with tools that can have a real impact on their bottom lines.”

Discovery Channel Joins Comcast’s On Demand Online Trial

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:51:39 +0000

Comcast has announced that Discovery Communications has confirmed its interest to join Comcast’s On Demand Online trial on Aug. 13. Comcast On Demand Online is a new service that will significantly expand the number of top-rated TV choices available online at no additional charge to Comcast’s cable customers.

Many leading networks has already intended to join the Comcast’s new initiative that include Starz, HBO, A&E, AMC, BBC America, DIY Network, Fine Living Network, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History, IFC, MGM Impact, Sundance Channel, WE tv, E! Entertainment, The Style Networks, G4 and FEARnet.

Comcast On Demand Online trial will include full length episodes of some of Discovery Channel’s most popular programs that the subscribers will be able to view the fourth season of the Emmy-nominated series MAN VS. WILD and the world premiere series SWORDS the day after they air on television along with past episodes of STORM CHASERS. VERMINATORS episodes will be available a week after television airing.

Bill Goodwyn, President, Domestic Distribution and Enterprises for Discovery Communications said “Building on our long-standing relationship with Comcast, we are pleased to participate in the On Demand Online trial to create an online viewing solution that appeals to growing consumer demand for convenient access to their favorite programs while continuing to drive value for distributors, programmers and advertisers alike. We are excited to give fans of our shows more options to see our high-quality programming and this trial represents an important next step in those efforts. We are also committed to working with Comcast and across the industry to develop a consistent online model for consumers and a meaningful way to measure viewing across platforms.”

Matt Bond, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisition for Comcast said “We are pleased to partner with Discovery Communications to bring their content online to consumers and to further expand our On Demand Online offering. The initial response we have received from customers participating in the On Demand Online trial has been overwhelmingly positive, and with the addition of popular networks such as Discovery Channel it will only get stronger. We are very excited about the future of this service and the increased access and flexibility it will bring to our customers.”

Comcast Launches 50 MBPS High-Speed Internet Service in City Of Philadelphia

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:17:38 +0000

Comcast Corporation has launched 50mbps high-speed internet service in city of Philadelphia. Comcast uses next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 to roll out faster Internet connection in Philadelphia market including: Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware. Faster internet connection is launched in more than 25 million homes and businesses users of Comcast.

Comcast introduces a new echelon of Internet speed tiers, which redefines the customer experience online and creates a platform for Internet innovation and allows the cable operator to offer among the fastest speeds available today, including the Extreme 50 tier with download speeds of up to 50 Mbps. It also enables Comcast to double speeds for the majority of existing high-speed Internet customers at no additional cost.

Amy Smith, senior vice president of Comcast’s Freedom Region said “Wideband utilizes our existing advanced fiber-optic network in neighborhoods across our footprint. With this next generation service, our customers’ online experience is dramatically enhanced; this new service will enable us to continue to offer our customers even faster speeds and an entirely new realm of Internet innovation.”

Comcast’s Hollywood Hits On Demand Movies For July And August

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:41:32 +0000

Comcast has announced that it will offer Bollywood hits, music programs and many Tamil movies to its Bollywood Hits On Demand. Comcast Digital Cable subscribers in the Greater Philadelphia area and New Jersey are served with Bollywood Hits On Demand.

Bollywood Hits On Demand is a subscription video on demand service offering a total of 80 hours of content per month.

Comcast’s Hollywood Hits On Demand delivers new titles for unlimited viewing and offers following Bollywood hits in July and August:

Jannat

Haal-E-Dil

Mehbooba

Josh and

Mere Baap Pehle Aap

Comcast’s Bollywood Hits On Demand is to offer Tamil movie ‘Aegan.’

2009 All-Star Teacher Award Winner Announced By Comcast California, Comcast SportsNet

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:13:04 +0000

Comcast California and Comcast SportsNet have announced the winner of the 2009 All-Star Teacher Award on July 12. Jessica Schelegle of Sacred Heart School in Saratoga, CA has won the award and was presented with $10,000 check for her school. The award was organized to recognize middle and high school teachers in Northern California who go above and beyond to inspire their students and community.

Jessica Schelegle teaches seventh grade reading, writing, spelling, and religion at Sacred Heart School in Saratoga, CA. Mrs. Schelegle feels it is her mission to help her students see themselves as empowered individuals who will eventually become part of the larger community.

The five finalist were Jessica Schelegle of Sacred Heart School (Saratoga, CA); Robert Black of St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School (Vallejo, CA); Jeremiah Ellison of Independence High School (San Jose, CA); Emily Orologio of Frick Middle School (Oakland, CA); and Susan Piekarski of Irvington High School (Fremont, CA) selected based on four categories: Overall Commitment, Excellence in Teaching, Rapport with Students, and Level of Distinction. All-Star Teacher Award runner-up will receive $2,000 each for their school.

Jack O’Connell, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction said “We would like to congratulate Jessica Schelegle of Sacred Heart School in Saratoga, California for her well deserved achievement of winning the prestigious 2009 All-Star Teacher title, Mrs. Schelegle exemplifies the commitment, loyalty, and service of the thousands of dedicated and skilled teachers in California who make a difference in their schools and communities, and especially in the lives of their students. We would also like to celebrate the other finalists and all the award nominees and thank them for their tireless efforts to inspire their students every day.”

Verizon To Offer FiOS TV Service in Pittsburgh

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:30:32 +0000

Verizon Communications has announced that it has reached a cable TV franchise deal with the city of Pittsburgh. This deal is subject to the approval of City Council will run for 10 years and the Telco will compete with the leading cable operator in the region Comcast.

The franchise deal will allow Verizon to deliver its cable service throughout the entire city within six years. Verizon will also provide Pittsburgh with a private fiber-optic network for its public safety communications.

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh said “I am very pleased that the city and Verizon have reached an agreement that will pave the way for cable competition in Pittsburgh, for the first time in the city’s history, Pittsburgh residents will have a choice in their cable provider.”

Comcast To Launch Three HD Channels in Plainfield, New Jersey

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:27:05 +0000

Comcast will add three new high-definition channels to its customers in the Plainfield, New Jersey area on June 2, 2009. Comcast is to launch following HD channels tomorrow in Plainfield, NJ area:

Fox News Channel HD – Channel 277

FX HD – Channel 276 and

Speed HD – channel 275

Comcast subscribers with Expanded Basic Service package will receive FX and Speed channels in HD and Fox News HD will be available to Economy Tier subscribers.

Comcast Struck Deal To Carry NFL Network On Digital Classic Package

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:52:27 +0000

Comcast Corporation has announced that it has reached a long term carriage agreement with the National Football League (NFL). Comcast and NFL have finally settled for this deal ending the legal disputes and the carriage deal will include broad array of video content, including the live Network, video on demand for Comcast’s Digital Classic cable customers, and the ability to offer the NFL’s RedZone Channel when it is created.

Comcast will move NFL Network to its Digital Classic pack from the Sports Entertainment from August 1. Comcast subscribers will be delivered with NFL content On Demand, including game highlights, game replays, the “best” of NFL Films, players and coaches interviews, local team highlights, and other NFL programming whenever they want a piece of the action.

Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation said “We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the NFL, our goal has always been to provide our digital customers with access to the NFL’s unique content and, working together, we have struck the right balance between value and distribution on a variety of viewing platforms. We are looking forward to bringing the NFL’s programming to our customers just in time for the start of the NFL season.”