Comcast

Top cable operator switches on free service for both unlimited and by-the-gig users

Devices deliver Peacock, Netflix and other OTT services into cable operator’s broadband-only homes

Announcement comes day after NBCU touted deal to launch on Apple gadgets starting July 15

But now that their networks have proven up to COVID-19’s challenge, will they keep making major investments?

Goei says it’s early days, but he expects to get something

Encouraged by engagement level, but won’t compress plans for wider July launch

Said rates will depend on when play resumes; ‘It works differently in Europe’

Cable unit adds 477K internet customers, not including free offers

COVID-19 impact expected to last through Q2

Join Comcast, AT&T, others in extending pledge through June 30

Will also continue to 'pause" data overage plan

Cavanagh sees biggest increase at 23%

Cable operator shrugs, says software gizmo was already removed from X1 last year and that nobody missed it

Transactional video service reaches more than 100 million connected TVs in the U.S.

Said jobs covered by collective bargaining agreement have been shifted to new, uncovered, unit

Streaming platform is still set to debut on Comcast cable Wednesday and everywhere else July 15

Former Fox exec will report to Comcast SEVP, general counsel and secretary Tom Reid

AVOD platform, just bought by Fox for $440 million, was natively installed in Comcast’s advanced video platform back in 2018