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Comcast has launched a groundbreaking ultra-low lag connectivity service for Xfinity Internet customers, becoming the first provider globally to offer this technology. The service dramatically reduces latency to faster than an eye blink for interactive applications like gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality.

The technology initially works with FaceTime across Apple devices including Vision Pro, apps on Meta's mixed reality headsets, NVIDIA's GeForce NOW, and many games on Valve's Steam platform. The service will be available to additional content and application providers who adopt this open standard technology.

Initial rollout has begun in cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Philadelphia, Rockville, and San Francisco, with rapid expansion planned nationwide. Testing over the past year has met or exceeded expectations, promising superior performance compared to alternatives like 5G home Internet, especially during high-traffic periods.

Comcast has announced a $15 million investment to expand its high-speed network across Charlotte County, Florida. The expansion will provide thousands of homes and businesses in Rotunda West, Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove, Port Charlotte, and other neighborhoods with access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Some areas like Port Charlotte and Rotunda West are already serviceable.

The next-generation network offers residential customers speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and businesses up to 100 Gbps. Services include Internet, video, mobile, voice, and home security for consumers, while businesses can access connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed solutions.

As part of its community commitment, Comcast provided a $30,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County for a new computer lab. The company also offers Internet Essentials, a program providing low-cost Internet service and digital skills training to eligible income-constrained households.

Comcast (CMCSA) has launched Sports & News TV, a new video package for Xfinity Internet customers priced at $70 monthly. The package includes 50+ broadcast, cable news and sports channels, Peacock subscription, and 300 hours of cloud DVR storage.

The service features local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo, Univision), national news channels (CNBC, CNN, FOX News, MSNBC), and sports coverage through ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, FS1, GOLF Channel, and SEC Network. Customers can access content through the Xfinity Stream app on various platforms or add an X1 TV box for enhanced features.

Additional options include More Sports & Entertainment package for $9.95/month and StreamSaver with Netflix and Apple TV+ for $15/month. The service requires no contracts or commitments and is available to both new and existing customers.

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.