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Comcast (CMCSA) has appointed Steve Croney as Chief Operating Officer for its domestic Connectivity & Platforms segment, which serves over 32 million customers. In this newly created role, Croney will oversee the company's residential and commercial businesses in the US, including product strategy, sales and marketing, customer experience, field operations, and data analytics.

Croney, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer, brings over 30 years of experience with Comcast. His track record includes managing key initiatives such as business integration, product launches, market expansion, network evolution strategy, pandemic response, and AI implementation. He will report directly to Dave Watson, CEO of Comcast Connectivity & Platforms.

Xfinity Mobile, a service with over seven million customers, has achieved a remarkable 150% increase in speeds since launching PowerBoost in 2024. This feature, available free to all customers, delivers WiFi speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second at home and millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide.

According to Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence research, nearly 90% of Xfinity Mobile smartphone data travels over WiFi. The company consistently outperforms competitors in Comcast markets, leveraging its extensive network infrastructure that serves over 63 million homes and businesses across more than 23 million WiFi hotspots. Comcast has invested over $20 billion in the past five years in development and infrastructure.

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has integrated FanDuel's sports betting odds into its Xfinity Odds Zone on X1 platform, enhancing the sports viewing experience for customers. The feature allows viewers to access live odds, game lines, and prop bets for major sports leagues including NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, PGA TOUR, and NCAA sports directly on their TV screens alongside live game coverage.

Customers can initiate bets by scanning QR codes that add wagers to their FanDuel mobile bet slip. The feature is accessible through voice commands and will soon be available through a new sports betting hub on X1. The service is available to all X1 customers, though betting functionality is to states where sports betting is legal and FanDuel operates.

Comcast has activated a new $7 million state-of-the-art network in Kingsland, Georgia, providing high-speed Internet services to thousands of homes and businesses in Camden County. The network offers residential customers speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and businesses up to 100 Gbps.

The infrastructure project brings Xfinity, Comcast Business, and NOW services to the area, featuring advanced WiFi technology, wall-to-wall coverage, and storm-ready capabilities. The network supports ultimate capacity for multiple devices, unprecedented coverage through WiFi Boost Pods, and ultra-low latency particularly beneficial for gaming.

For businesses, Comcast offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including secure networking, advanced cybersecurity, and unified communications, backed by 24/7 customer support.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced the exclusive premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Color' on Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo Play streaming app. The 90-minute documentary, directed by John Campbell and featuring artist Alteronce Gumby, explores how color is perceived across different cultures worldwide.

The documentary, which received nominations and awards at various film festivals, takes viewers on a global journey from the Bronx to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Holi Festival in India, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech, the Great Barrier Reef, and concludes in Alaska. It features conversations with experts including pigment specialist Michael Ambron, celebrity stylist Jerome Lamaar, and marine ecologist Dr. Catherine Kim.

This marks the second collaboration between Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity and director John Campbell, following their previous project 'Who's Behind Black Art'. The documentary is available on channel 1622 for Xfinity customers and through Xumo Play for non-Xfinity customers.

Comcast and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) have announced a 50-50 joint venture to construct a new state-of-the-art arena in South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The facility, scheduled to open in 2031 with potential for earlier completion, will serve as the new home for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers.

The partnership also includes a 50-50 venture to revitalize Market East in Center City. The combined projects are expected to generate billions in economic activity and create thousands of jobs across Philadelphia. Additionally, Comcast plans to acquire a minority stake in the 76ers and partner with HBSE to bid for a WNBA team.

The new arena aims to be one of the most technologically advanced and sustainable sports and entertainment venues in the country, hosting both sports teams and major entertainment events.

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has announced key appointments for its planned spin-off company 'SpinCo,' which will be led by Mark Lazarus as CEO and Anand Kini as CFO & COO. The new independent publicly traded media company will comprise major networks including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with digital assets like Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.

The newly appointed leadership team includes Val Boreland (President of Entertainment), Keith Cocozza (CCO), Brian Dorfler (CHRO), Jeff Mayzurk (President of Operations & Technology), Kristin Newkirk (CFO, TV Networks), David Pietrycha (Chief Revenue and Business Officer), and Greg Wright (CAO & Controller). SpinCo generates approximately $7 billion in revenue annually and reaches about 70 million U.S. households. The spin-off is expected to complete in 2025.

Comcast's MachineQ has launched the MQio 9w, an IoT device designed to convert non-connected equipment into smart assets. The device provides real-time monitoring and control capabilities across various industries, with a particular focus on foodservice and life sciences sectors.

The MQio 9w enables operators to remotely collect and analyze equipment KPIs, featuring multiple digital and serial interfaces for various equipment types. In foodservice applications, it can monitor critical equipment like ice machines and fryers, providing real-time data on production levels, temperature, oil quality, and energy usage. The device helps prevent operational disruptions through early anomaly detection and enables proactive maintenance.

The solution integrates with MachineQ's network connectivity platform, allowing businesses to implement additional solutions like power monitoring for sustainability initiatives. The system supports various applications including temperature monitoring, smart restrooms, leak detection, and asset utilization, offering a comprehensive approach to operational efficiency.

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, announced that Sharp will launch a new line of AQUOS QLED 4K UHD TVs featuring the Xumo TV operating system in spring 2025. The TVs will be available in sizes ranging from 50" to 85" and focus on improving content discoverability.

The new Sharp TVs will feature frameless 4K UHD screens with Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut technology, supporting Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 content. The system will also enable Dolby Atmos sound pass-through when connected to compatible audio devices.

Sharp becomes the fourth manufacturer to produce Xumo TVs, joining Element, Hisense, and Pioneer. The platform aims to streamline content discovery with voice search capabilities and hundreds of pre-loaded apps, powered by the same operating system used across millions of Comcast devices globally.