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EQS-News: STARTING TODAY, SMALL BUSINESSES IN KING AND PIERCE COUNTIES MAY APPLY FOR $10,000 GRANTS FROM COMCAST RISE

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Comcast today announced that small businesses owned by women and people of color in King and Pierce Counties, may now apply for a $10,000 grant from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund .

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  • Comcast today announced that small businesses owned by women and people of color in King and Pierce Counties, may now apply for a $10,000 grant from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund .
  • Comcast will award a total of $1 million in grants to 100 eligible businesses in these two counties, as well as technology and marketing resources to eligible businesses statewide.
  • Starting today, October 3, and through October 16, eligible businesses can apply for Comcast RISE monetary grants, and, or marketing and technology services at www.ComcastRISE.com .
  • The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small businesses that have been in business for three or more years with 1-25 employees.

Comcast NBCUniversal Donates $2 Million in Cash and In-Kind to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Comcast NBCUniversal along with the Universal Orlando Foundation today announced it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida following the catastrophic flooding and devastating effects of Hurricane Ian.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal along with the Universal Orlando Foundation today announced it will donate $2 million to support relief and recovery efforts in Florida following the catastrophic flooding and devastating effects of Hurricane Ian.
  • NBCUniversal, Telemundo, and NBC/Telemundo owned TV stations in Florida quickly launched a donation and awareness campaign to encourage contributions and support impacted communities.
  • Through the Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Disaster Assistance Fund, the company is providing grants to team members in need as well as matching employee donations to eligible nonprofit disaster relief organizations through the Comcast NBCUniversal Matching Gift Program.
  • As relief and recovery efforts continue, updates on the companys response can be found on the Comcast Florida website .

EQS-News: EVERGREEN GOODWILL PARTNERS WITH COMCAST TO OPEN NEW HIGH-TECH COMMUNITY LEARNING SPACE FOR EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING RESOURCES IN BELLINGHAM

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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With a Comcast investment of more than $100,000, Evergreen Goodwill is opening an enhanced Lift Zone & Community Space at its Whatcom County Job Training and Education Center that provides free WiFi and access to laptop computers.

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  • With a Comcast investment of more than $100,000, Evergreen Goodwill is opening an enhanced Lift Zone & Community Space at its Whatcom County Job Training and Education Center that provides free WiFi and access to laptop computers.
  • Evergreen Goodwill offers free Job Training and Education (JTE) programs to people in the community, including adult basic education classes and workshops, which focus on preparing adults for todays workplace, as well as career exploration.
  • Evergreen Goodwill also offers support services to students, connecting them to things like housing and food assistance to remove barriers in their job training.
  • The Comcast Lift Zone at our Whatcom County Job Training and Education Center is another example of our meaningful and long-standing partnership with Comcast.

EQS-News: COMCAST TO OPEN NEW XFINITY STORE IN EDINA, MINNESOTA

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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COMCAST TO OPEN NEW XFINITY STORE IN EDINA, MINNESOTA

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  • COMCAST TO OPEN NEW XFINITY STORE IN EDINA, MINNESOTA
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  • Comcast today announced the opening of its newest Twin Cities area Xfinity Store in Edina, Minnesota.
  • The France Avenue area is a great location and we welcome the Comcast employees who will be serving Edina customers from this new Xfinity store.
  • Rachel Johnson, Comcast Twin Cities vice president of Sales and Marketing is excited about the new store.

EQS-News: CITY OF SEATTLE PARTNERS WITH COMCAST TO ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN GRANTS TO LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Small businesses make our communities vibrant places to live and work, and they have shown tremendous resilience over the last two years, said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.

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  • Small businesses make our communities vibrant places to live and work, and they have shown tremendous resilience over the last two years, said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
  • The Comcast RISE grants will provide a boost for women and BIPOC-owned small businesses in Seattle, investing in an equitable recovery for our city and giving these businesses that make up the very fabric of our communities the tools needed to thrive.
  • According to a 2022 survey , almost all small businesses (97%) are concerned about inflation, and rising costs are the most significant threats small businesses currently face.
  • Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and Comcast is committed to supporting them, said Rodrigo Lopez, regional senior vice president, Comcast Washington.

Comcast to Host Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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  • Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the third quarter on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • The conference call will be broadcast live on Comcasts Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com .
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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to South Florida Small Businesses, Expands Eligibility to Include All Women-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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The Comcast RISE program previously awarded $1 million in $10,000 grants to 100 South Florida businesses in November 2021 .

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  • The Comcast RISE program previously awarded $1 million in $10,000 grants to 100 South Florida businesses in November 2021 .
  • In total, $21 million in Comcast RISE grants have been awarded to small businesses nationwide.
  • One of the South Florida recipients was Broski Ciderworks in Pompano Beach, founded and owned by brothers Daniel and David Verdugo.
  • By committing another $1 million dollars in grants for small businesses, the Comcast RISE program is supporting the growth and development of the economy of our entire community.

Samsung Tapped to Support Comcast’s 5G Connectivity Efforts

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Comcast is working with Samsung to deliver 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that can be used to enhance 5G connectivity for Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers in Comcast service areas.

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  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today announced that Comcast is working with Samsung to deliver 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions that can be used to enhance 5G connectivity for Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers in Comcast service areas.
  • Samsung will supply 5G RAN solutions for Comcasts efforts to deliver 5G access to consumer and business customers in the United States using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and 600MHz spectrum.
  • Partnering with Samsung and leveraging their leadership in 5G network innovation will help us seamlessly deliver more next-generation applications and services to our consumer and business mobile customers.
  • With this partnership, Samsung continues to build on its wireless technology leadership in commercial 5G rollouts.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROVIDER GameOn TECHNOLOGY PARTNER TO BRING AI CHAT TO BUCKS FANS

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milwaukee Bucks and artificial intelligence (AI) provider GameOn Technology are partnering to bring a conversational AI chat experience to Bucks fans.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Milwaukee Bucks and artificial intelligence (AI) provider GameOn Technology are partnering to bring a conversational AI chat experience to Bucks fans.
  • The new chat feature on the Bucks' website and mobile app will consolidate information about the Bucks and Fiserv Forum into one AI chat, making it easier for fans to get quick answers to common questions.
  • "We are excited to partner with GameOn and integrate its technology into our platforms," said Bucks Chief Technology and Strategy Officer Robert Cordova.
  • The GameOn chat is expected to be live on the Bucks' website and mobile app by the beginning of the Bucks' season.

Comcast Successfully Tests Final Component Needed to Deliver 10G-Powered Multi-Gigabit Symmetrical Speeds to Entire Network

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Comcast today announced a successful test of the final technical component necessary to deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds powered by 10G and DOCSIS 4.0 throughout its entire network.

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  • Comcast today announced a successful test of the final technical component necessary to deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds powered by 10G and DOCSIS 4.0 throughout its entire network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220918005057/en/
    Comcast previously completed successful, world-first tests of 10G network and modem technologies, including demonstrating a complete network-to-home 10G loop.
  • For the test, Comcast inserted new 10G amps, built on a Broadcom-developed reference design, into a complete 10G network loop using previously tested DOCSIS 4.0 modem and network technologies.
  • This architecture is inclusive of the vast majority of the Comcast network and is easily and quickly replicated where network environments may differ.