Briefs
Comcast Launches Five-Year Price Guarantee on Xfinity Internet Plans
The price lock will simplify pricing and add value for consumers, the company says.
Earnings
Breezeline Down 5,000 Broadband Subscribers
Breezeline is the eighth largest cable operator in the U.S., with just under 1 million subscribers.
FCC
FCC Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
Free Speech
Carr Fires Back at Blumenthal Over Media Probes
FCC Chairman says he is treating all parties fairly
Infrastructure
Tariffs Could Slow Broadband Deployment: New Street
President Trump instituted sweeping duties on imports Wednesday
Digital Inclusion
California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds
New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
satellite
FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion
Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz outlined two key priorities: Modernizing licensing systems and ensuring adequate spectrum.
Briefs
Comcast Launches Connected Building Solution for Multifamily Properties
Comcast’s Multifamily Xfinity Broadband Gateway is designed specifically for multifamily buildings.
Mobile
Charter and Comcast Offering Emergency Satellite Messaging on Certain Android Phones
Verizon, who the cable giants have MVNO deals with, announced satellite texting on the same Android phones Wednesday.
Congress
Blumenthal Probes FCC’s ‘Intrusive Investigations’ Into Media Firms
Senate Democrat wants answers on FCC investigations into Comcast, ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, and PBS.
Earnings
WOW! Reports 10,200 Lost Subs
The company received a buyout offer from private equity firms last year and is still evaluating the deal.
Briefs
Comcast Buys City-Owned ISP in San Bruno, Calif.
Mounting debt and outdated infrastructure were key to the decision.
Briefs
Comcast Boosts Upload Speeds for Free to 20 Million Subscribers
Xfinity internet tiers will benefit from 50 to 100 percent faster upload speeds
Briefs
Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says
Residents might have a new cable option and the City government could earn some revenue.
mergers
Carr Probing Verizon Over Diversity Initiatives
The company's $20 billion acquisiton of Frontier needs FCC approval.
