[ad_1] The politicians gave Comcast until May 22nd to answer questions, including the number of people with enabled public hotspots, how those wireless access points are managed and the kind of performance problems customers might experience if residential spots were free to use. In a response to Engadget, a Comcast spokesperson reiterated the company’s existing […]
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Universal’s plans for more ‘premium VOD’ push AMC to drop its movies
[ad_1] For NBCUniversal, being locked out of the company’s theaters worldwide may be an acceptable trade, it has many ways to get customers its movies, with Comcast boxes, Peacock, Vudu and more. However the letter is very clearly written as a threat to others who might follow in its footsteps (Warner Bros. will release Scoob! […]
Comcast and Verizon extend no-disconnect pledge through June 30th
[ad_1] Comcast and Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) are extending their pledges to keep people online as the US grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Both providers have announced that their no-disconnect policies will now last through June 30th for home, small business and wireless subscribers. As before, anyone who can’t pay their bills during the period […]
Fandango is buying Vudu’s video service from Walmart
[ad_1] Fandango isn’t exactly selling many movie tickets right now, as almost all theaters (save for some drive-ins) are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Streaming, on the other hand, is booming, so adding Vudu to the portfolio might help Fandango’s bottom line in the long run. Comcast, which is the majority owner of […]
NBCUniversal’s Peacock launches today: Here’s what you need to know
[ad_1] Everyone else, however, will have to wait another three months, until July 15th, when Peacock will have its full US rollout. At that point, the service will be available via its mobile apps, website and “popular connected-TV platforms,” though the company hasn’t specified device support yet. The Tiers If you are curious about Peacock, […]
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021
[ad_1] The agency says the widespread adoption of STIR/SHAKEN will reduce the effectiveness of illegal spoofing, help law enforcement agencies identify bad actors and, most importantly, allow carriers to identify spammers before they ever call your phone. The FCC estimates fraudulent call schemes cost Americans approximately $10 billion every year. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai started […]
Comcast, Verizon make some on-demand viewing free
[ad_1] If you want to hunt the videos down on Comcast, you only have to say “free” into your voice remote. More material from “dozens” of networks and other partners will be available on a “rolling basis” over the weeks ahead, Comcast said. Verizon, meanwhile, is offering a mix of similar on-demand viewing as well […]
Universal is releasing movies in theaters and at home on the same day
[ad_1] In a statement, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said “Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable. We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies […]
FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirus
[ad_1] Eight companies agreed to make some of their spectrum available, the FCC said, including Comcast and Dish. Help also came from the FCC’s spectrum inventory. Officials haven’t mentioned other carriers receiving additional capacity, although it won’t be surprising if others follow suit. The US is facing an unprecedented situation where many people have been […]
Comcast suspends data caps, makes Xfinity WiFi free for 60 days
[ad_1] Yesterday Comcast and AT&T were among ISPs announced some relaxed policies to help people suddenly stuck at home due to countermeasures taken in the fight against COVID-19. Today, along with an announcement that wireless carriers are suspending cancellations and expanding access, Comcast, the largest ISP in the US, followed up with a slew of […]