Comcast Business has made a strategic leap by acquiring Nitel, a leading Network-as-a-Service provider. This move strengthens Comcast’s position in enterprise networking and managed services, enhancing its capability to compete with industry titans like AT&T and Verizon.
Comcast is expanding its Janus initiative, transforming network architecture through virtualization and AI, impacting 64 million locations. In collaboration with DriveNets, this move enhances network management, reduces costs, and improves service flexibility.
Comcast’s latest initiative in Miami County, Indiana, supported by the Indiana Broadband Office, aims to expand high-speed Internet access. The project, funded by the Next Level Connections grant, will benefit over 2,200 residents.
Comcast is revolutionizing internet speed with its low-latency DOCSIS network, powered by IETF’s L4S standards. Promising lag times “faster than the blink of an eye,” this innovation enhances experiences for FaceTime, gaming, and mixed reality
Comcast’s transition of its 5G network to AWS’s public cloud marks a pivotal innovation. By tapping into AWS’s robust infrastructure, Comcast aims to enhance scalability, security, and cost efficiency for Xfinity and Business Mobile subscribers.
Comcast’s strategic spin-off of cable TV channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and E! into ‘SpinCo’ highlights a shift to survive in the evolving media landscape.
Comcast is revolutionizing the world of telecommunication by introducing prepaid options under its new ‘NOW’ brand. The lineup, including wireless, fixed broadband, Wi-Fi and streaming TV, aims at maximizing affordability and ease of use. Despite Broadband being less explored due to required installation process and risk factors, Comcast’s ‘NOW Internet’ is geared towards the prepaid segment, including user-friendly design and affordable rates.
Comcast, the US cable giant, is expanding its prepaid Now brand with new fixed and mobile offerings in response to the impending closure of the Affordable Connectivity Programme (ACP). This initiative aims to attract consumers affected by the conclusion of the federal assistance program.
In a dynamic year for the cable industry, Comcast took center stage with the successful launch of DOCSIS 4.0, surpassing its commitment to be in the market by the second half of 2023. Unveiling a groundbreaking symmetrical multi-gig service boasting speeds of up to 2 Gbps, Comcast initially introduced this innovation in Colorado Springs, followed by Atlanta and Philadelphia. While plans for a nationwide DOCSIS 4.0 rollout in 2023 are in the pipeline, specific markets remain undisclosed.
In a recent security breach, Comcast has alerted millions of Xfinity customers about potential compromises to their passwords and portions of social security numbers. The breach, linked to a known vulnerability affecting major companies, including Boeing and Toyota, has been dubbed “CitrixBleed.”
