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EQS-News: OPERATION MILITARY FAMILY RECEIVES DONATION FROM COMCAST DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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In honor of Military Appreciation Month (Nov.), Comcast has partnered again with Operation Military Family , a veteran services and solutions organization committed to helping Veterans and their families forge new proven and effective paths that lead to success in family, work, and life.

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  • In honor of Military Appreciation Month (Nov.), Comcast has partnered again with Operation Military Family , a veteran services and solutions organization committed to helping Veterans and their families forge new proven and effective paths that lead to success in family, work, and life.
  • Comcast is donating $20,000, 200 laptops, and a digital skills guide to support military and veteran families in Washington.
  • Since 2011, the company has donated more than $197 million in cash and in-kind contributions to military community organizations.
  • Operation Military Family is veterans services 501 (3) committed to helping veterans and their families forge new proven and effective paths that lead to success in family, work, and life.

Comcast Delivers a Personalized, Aggregated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Viewing Experience to Its Customers

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Comcast today announced plans to deliver a personalized, interactive and bilingual viewing experience for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 across its entertainment platforms, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, the Xfinity Stream app and XClass TV.

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  • Comcast today announced plans to deliver a personalized, interactive and bilingual viewing experience for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 across its entertainment platforms, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, the Xfinity Stream app and XClass TV.
  • FOX Sports and Telemundo are the official FIFA World Cup English and Spanish language broadcast rights-holders for the tournament, which takes place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18.
  • The FIFA World Cup is going to be one of the biggest sporting events in 2022, and with streaming coverage from Peacock and Tubi, there will be more ways to watch than ever, said Vito Forlenza, Executive Director, Product Management, Comcast.
  • A personalized viewing experience: In just a few clicks, X1 customers can choose their favorite teams to create a custom FIFA World Cup viewing experience across devices, putting live coverage and match highlights of their favorite teams front and center within the destination.

Triton Digital Releases the October 2022 U.S. Podcast Ranker

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Triton Digital , the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its October 2022 reporting period (October 3 October 30, 2022), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Tritons Podcast Metrics measurement service.

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  • Triton Digital , the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its October 2022 reporting period (October 3 October 30, 2022), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Tritons Podcast Metrics measurement service.
  • New shows debuting for listeners include Buried Bones (Wondery), Normal Gossip (Audioboom), The TryPod (Audacy Podcast Network), The Mel Robbins Podcast (Stitcher Media), and more.
  • Triton Digitals U.S. Podcast Ranker is available on our interactive website, www.TritonRankers.com , for an easy way to navigate monthly performance trends and filter by podcast category, publisher and time period.
  • Triton Digital is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries.

Comcast Business Further Expands Fiber-Rich Broadband Network in Virginia to Hundreds More Businesses with $3 Million Investment

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business today announced a $3 million investment to expand its smart, fast and reliable fiber-rich network in Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Fredericksburg, Reston, Sterling and Woodbridge, with plans to complete by the end of this year.

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  • "High-speed Internet and secure networking services are a must-have to attract businesses," saidBarry DuVal, President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
  • "The latest investments and network expansions across Virginia are a testament to Comcast Business' commitment to fostering economic development in our local communities."
  • This expansion will extend the company's high-performance Ethernet, Internet and advanced voice solutions, among other services, to more than 250 businesses and organizations in the areas.
  • This investment comes on the heels of a $28 million regionwide network expansion project , which was completed in June 2022 and connected nearly 7,000 additional businesses across areas in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Voyce.Me Closes Seed Round at $2.5M, with Pre-seed Lead Investor Red Sea Ventures, Alongside Torch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, M13 Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and Clearview Media Partners

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyce.Me, a first-of-its-kind manga and webtoon creator platform founded by 21-year-old Dylan Telano, recently closed a seed round at $2.5M led by Torch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, M13 Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Clearview Media Partners and Red Sea Ventures. In addition to the firms, prolific executives have also contributed to this round, including former Roblox and Marvel Studios CFO Matt Finick, former co-founder and CEO of Rotten Tomatoes Patrick Lee, Chairman of NBC Universal Television Entertainment Jeff Gaspin, former CNN president Jon Klein, VICE board member and former SVP of Sirius XM Radio Rachna Bhasin and more.

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  • Voyce.Me was established because English language manga and anime webcomics creators were not being properly supported.
  • Creators can make money in a variety of ways, including microtransactions, IP licensing, and NFT-related exclusive assets made from their content.
  • Some of the well-known creators Voyce.Me has already worked with include Inspired Author , The Karrigan Taylor , Dave Arditor and Project Divider .
  • Since Voyce.Me is an all-in-one distribution and social media platform, creators can instantly make money off of their content while engaging with fans directly.

Comcast Appoints Michael Slovin Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Smart Solutions

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has named Michael Slovin as Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Smart Solutions. In this new role, he will oversee integration of Comcast's advanced connectivity options with industry-leading smart technology partners to enable the delivery of world-class smart technology solutions to clients. Slovin will remain based in the company's Philadelphia corporate headquarters.

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  • Industry veteran will lead Comcast's newest business offering, looking to bridge the gap between technology and enablement for communities of all kinds
    PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has named Michael Slovin as Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Smart Solutions.
  • Building upon its current offerings from Comcast Business, Xfinity Communities, and MachineQ, Comcast Smart Solutions helps its clients build scalable smart technology ecosystems by providing connectivity and advisory services, and pairing clients with strategic collaborators that provide smart technology offerings, including but not limited to building solutions, video analytics, lighting, and parking.
  • "We're thrilled to have Mike lead the Comcast Smart Solutions team," said Tim Collins, SVP of Strategic Broadband Expansion and Smart Solutions.
  • "Leading our Smart Solutions division is a great opportunity to keep Comcast at the forefront of the connectivity space," Slovin said.

Comcast to Participate in RBC Capital Markets Conference

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Elad Nafshi, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer of Comcast Cable, will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference.

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  • On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Elad Nafshi, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer of Comcast Cable, will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 9:25 A.M. Eastern Time.
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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn, State Representative Shedron Williams, State Senator Margie Bright Matthews, and Comcast Announce Completion of $8.3 Million Broadband Network Expansion in Hampton County, South Carolina

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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Congressman James E. Clyburn, South Carolina State Representative Shedron Williams, South Carolina State Senator Margie Bright Matthews, Comcast officials, and state and local leaders today announced the completion of an $8.3 million broadband expansion in Hampton County.

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  • Congressman James E. Clyburn, South Carolina State Representative Shedron Williams, South Carolina State Senator Margie Bright Matthews, Comcast officials, and state and local leaders today announced the completion of an $8.3 million broadband expansion in Hampton County.
  • The expansion will deliver a host of new services, including reliable and secure high-speed internet, to 2,150 homes and businesses.
  • Hampton County is the first community in South Carolina to benefit from this public-private partnership between Comcast and the state, underscoring the importance of expanded digital access.
  • Across South Carolina, public and private funds are working together to make high-speed internet both accessible and affordable for all, said U.S.

Comcast and Charter Announce Xumo as the Brand Name for Their Streaming Platform Joint Venture

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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The new Xumo will bring industry leading streaming and aggregation technology nationwide through its expanding content, product line up, and retailer relationships.

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  • The new Xumo will bring industry leading streaming and aggregation technology nationwide through its expanding content, product line up, and retailer relationships.
  • Along with the naming of the joint venture, Charter and Comcast also announced that Flex, the 4K streaming device Comcast licensed to the joint venture will become Xumo Stream Box and XClass TV will become Xumo TV.
  • Xumo will go-to-market with its first branded devices in late 2023, distributed by Comcast, Charter and Walmart, with additional distributors to be announced in the future.
  • Xumo Play will anchor the free content offering on Xumo devices and continue to be available as an app on other streaming platforms.

EQS-News: Comcast California Hosts Inaugural Digital Equity Summit in San Francisco

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Today, Comcast hosted a Digital Equity Summit in San Francisco.

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  • Today, Comcast hosted a Digital Equity Summit in San Francisco.
  • The summit also served as a moment to celebrate the work of Comcasts valued digital equity partners across California, who worked throughout the pandemic to help drive Internet adoption and provide digital literacy training for those in need.
  • 92 percent of sites report that being a Lift Zone helps them increase digital equity in their communities.
  • Powered by a Comcast Business solution, the company has installed more than 150 Lift Zones across the state of California.