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Comcast will bring Apple TV to X1 boxes and the new XClass smart TVs Comcast’s X1 platform has slowly added apps to its library over the years, and this morning on the company’s earnings call, CEO Brian Roberts announced that the Apple TV app would join the roster soon, while Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will launch on Apple TV devices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22750469/apple-tv-plus-comcast-x1-flex-xclass-streaming-box-tv

Disney+ and ESPN+ are coming to Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex subscribers are getting access to two more major streaming services through their set-top boxes. Disney+ will arrive on the platforms in the next few days. ESPN+ is now available on Flex through the ESPN app, and it should hit X1 in the coming weeks. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/disney-plus-espn-plus-comcast-xfinity-x1-flex-153045590.html

Comcast is yet again delaying its data cap rollout to 12 states, this time until 2022 If you live in one of the last states where Comcast hasn’t rolled out its data caps, you’re getting another reprieve: the company has announced that it’s now pushing back the rollout to some time in 2022 (via Ars Technica). The 1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/19/22291469/comcast-delays-northeast-data-cap-rollout-2022

US relief package provides $7 billion for broadband After months of deliberation, congressional leaders reached a $900 billion coronavirus relief deal on Sunday, including billions in funding for broadband internet access. Congress’ latest relief measure provides $7 billion in funding for broadband connectivity and infrastructure. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/21/22193133/us-coronavirus-covid-relief-stimulus-package-broadband-huawei-zte

Comcast is launching 5G plans for Xfinity Mobile customers Comcast is introducing new data plans for its Xfinity Mobile customers that add free 5G service, the company announced on Monday. 5G access will be included on Xfinity’s new unlimited and gig-based plans, and existing customers will have the option to opt in to a 5G plan. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/18/21262142/comcast-5g-xfinity-mobile-plans

NBCUniversal is in advanced talks to acquire Vudu, the Walmart-owned video service, according to The Wall Street Journal. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/21/21147837/nbcuniversal-vudu-acquisition-rumor-walmart-peacock-video-streaming https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66354033/vudu.0.jpg

Comcast announced a new version of its xFi Advanced Gateway, one of its modem / router combo products you can lease with your Xfinity internet, today at CES. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21035595/comcast-wifi-6-new-router-gateway-xfi-advanced-security-ces-2020 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66036280/xfi_advanced_gateway_2020_transparent.0.png

As T-Mobile’s merger trial inches toward a verdict, it’s clear the company has spent years preparing for a merger with Sprint. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/23/21035567/t-mobile-merger-documents-sprint-comcast-merger-assessment https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65962464/DSCF0395.0.0.jpg

Since 2011, Comcast's Internet Essentials program has connected more than eight million low-income individuals from two million households to the internet. Today, the company announced that it's bringing low-cost internet to an additional three million low-income households. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/comcast-expands-low-cost-internet-essentials/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D5390%252C3593%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-07%252Fcf6ab490-b2f1-11e9-979f-c9ae45ae06bf%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D9f82d95df4b8922a203e06a4734477d549eaa5d1&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=8950e49c10046aa3db5858904981f7bf80d9a438

Two Movies Anywhere tidbits for you today, including its addition to Comcast's Xfinity and support for 4K streaming in the Android app. Subscribers with Xfinity On Demand or the Xfinity Stream app will now be able to take advantage of the huge catalog of blockbuster films. from https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/12/18/movies-anywhere-comes-to-comcast-xfinity-and-now-supports-4k-on-android-apk-download/ http://img.youtube.com/vi/GJO53bICWZA/0.jpg

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