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Comcast Xfinity Black Friday Deals (2023): Early Xfinity Cell Phone Plans, Internet & More Deals Summarized by Deal Stripe

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

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Key Points: 
  • Deal Stripe earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided.
  • Comcast Xfinity, a leading provider of telecommunications and entertainment services, offers unparalleled connectivity solutions.
  • With cutting-edge technology and a robust network, Xfinity ensures seamless internet, TV, and phone services.
  • On November 24, 2023, consumers can expect a surge in competitive offers for cell phone plans and internet services as retailers capitalize on the Black Friday shopping frenzy.

Effectv Taps Former Snap Exec Chris Vail to Head Political Sales

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Effectv , the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced two key talent appointments in its political sales sector, one of the company’s major verticals.

Key Points: 
  • Effectv , the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced two key talent appointments in its political sales sector, one of the company’s major verticals.
  • Chris Vail, who was most recently Head of Government, Political and Omni-channel Advertising at Snap, is joining the company as VP, Political Sales.
  • Vail joins Effectv this month and brings more than 16 years of experience building, growing, mentoring and inspiring high-performing political ad sales teams at both start-ups and global brands such as Amazon and, most recently, Snap.
  • Before Snap, Vail served as the VP of sales for Downstream, an early-stage ad tech company.

Comcast to Announce $110,000 Grant Focused on Creating Digital Equity in Atlanta

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Through Connect 404, the organizations are partnering to hire trusted community members (known as digital navigators) to help residents get connected to the internet and access digital skills training programs to advance digital equity for Georgians.

Key Points: 
  • Through Connect 404, the organizations are partnering to hire trusted community members (known as digital navigators) to help residents get connected to the internet and access digital skills training programs to advance digital equity for Georgians.
  • The announcement will take place at Inspiredu’s headquarters, located at 1550 Southland Circle NW at 9:45 a.m. on October 30.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027107518/en/
    Comcast to Announce $110,000 Grant Focused on Creating Digital Equity in Atlanta (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I applaud Comcast’s commitment to creating stronger digital equity and broadband adoption across greater Atlanta in partnership with Raising Expectations and Inspiredu,” said Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier.
  • For more information about Project UP and Comcast’s commitment to education and digital equity, please visit https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/project-up .

COMCAST AWARDS $25,000 & 100 LAPTOPS, INSTALLS A LIFT ZONE TO ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY FOR THE CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it has awarded $25,000, provided 100 laptops and installed a Lift Zone to support the Chickahominy Indian Tribe with free, high-speed WiFi to help its tribal citizens with digital literacy and skills training. These donations are part of Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an incredible day for our tribe," said Chickahominy Indian Tribe's Second Assistant Chief Reggie Stewart.
  • The combination of digital skills training, laptops and a Lift Zone with free, high-speed Internet access in our Tribal Center to keep us all more connected is a dream come true.
  • We thank Comcast for its commitment to our tribe, our community and bridging the digital divide in rural Virginia."
  • The Chickahominy Indian Tribe Lift Zone will provide Gig speed Internet access to all tribal citizens.

Comcast Bringing Xfinity 10G Network to More Than 24,000 Homes and Businesses in Milford

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

"Having been an Xfinity customer before moving one town over to Milford, I was excited to learn that Comcast was expanding its network to my neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • "Having been an Xfinity customer before moving one town over to Milford, I was excited to learn that Comcast was expanding its network to my neighborhood.
  • I had everything from Xfinity Internet, Xfinity TV and Xfinity Home," said Leone.
  • Comcast's Xfinity 10G Network and Internet experience are powering homes today and into the future:
    Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company's network annually.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation's largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and business and counting.

Comcast Invests More Than $1M In Grants to Advance Digital Equity Efforts Across Greater Boston

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Friday, October 27, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today that it will reach more than $1 million in investment this year in digital equity grants to 16 organizations in Greater Boston. Recipients include YMCA of Greater Boston, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and Elder Services of Cape Cod to support digital access and adoption for residents across Greater Boston. The organizations receiving grants were chosen due to their commitment to digital equity, and the funds will support programs specifically designed to provide residents in Boston and surrounding communities with Internet access and digital skill-building services. Additionally, Comcast surprised Ethos with 120 new laptops to help further support its senior citizens during an event held at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families Hyde Park, one of Comcast's 36 Lift Zones throughout the city.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today that it will reach more than $1 million in investment this year in digital equity grants to 16 organizations in Greater Boston.
  • Recipients include YMCA of Greater Boston, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and Elder Services of Cape Cod to support digital access and adoption for residents across Greater Boston.
  • The organizations receiving grants were chosen due to their commitment to digital equity, and the funds will support programs specifically designed to provide residents in Boston and surrounding communities with Internet access and digital skill-building services.
  • Once training is complete, these Digital Navigators educate community members in a wide range of digital awareness and literacy skills.

Dr. Barbara Sharief Releases Public Service Announcement Spots Encouraging Voters to Enroll in Florida's Vote-By-Mail Program Ahead of The Upcoming Presidential Election

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The spots will begin airing today on ABC, CBS, NBC, Telemundo, Comcast Cable, and ATT U-Verse.

Key Points: 
  • The spots will begin airing today on ABC, CBS, NBC, Telemundo, Comcast Cable, and ATT U-Verse.
  • Dr. Sharief bought time to air these spots on many popular television networks, such as BET, CNN, CNNE, MSNBC, ESPD, and OWN.
  • Voters will see these public service announcements daily for the next month in Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Broward Counties.
  • The spots ask voters to contact the supervisor elections directly and they provide a phone number and QR code so voters can get assistance to enroll in Florida's vote-by-mail program.

Cineverse's Midnight Pulp Streaming Service Now Available for the First Time as an SVOD Add-On for Third-Party Platforms

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), announced today that its Midnight Pulp streaming channel – built for fans of cult and genre movies and TV shows, spanning action, fantasy, horror, sci-fi, thrillers and more – is now available through third-party platforms. For the first time, a Midnight Pulp subscription can be accessed directly through Amazon Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel and by Comcast's Xfinity customers throughout the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time, a Midnight Pulp subscription can be accessed directly through Amazon Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel and by Comcast's Xfinity customers throughout the U.S.
  • The company also announced that the exclusive North American streaming premiere of festival favorite, MAD CATS will come to Midnight Pulp on November 21.
  • In addition to the above platforms, Midnight Pulp continues to be available direct-to-consumer as a standalone subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, both at www.midnightpulp.com and via mobile, connected TV (CTV) devices and Smart TVs.
  • A linear Midnight Pulp channel is also a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) option through several major services, through which its reach has grown 45% year-over-year.

FOX Nation to Debut Top Combat Pilot Series With Actor Dennis Quaid in November

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, will debut Top Combat Pilot, a new four-part series hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid on Monday, November 6th, announced Jason Klarman, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, will debut Top Combat Pilot, a new four-part series hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid on Monday, November 6th, announced Jason Klarman, president of the platform.
  • In 2023, Quaid released Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners via Gaither Music Group which debuted at No.
  • Top Combat Pilot is produced by Whiz Bang LLC for FOX Nation with executive producers Roberto Cardenas, Brian Skope and Chris Rowe.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

Comcast Expands Broadband Network to Twin City, Georgia

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Comcast announced today that more than 700 underserved homes and businesses in Twin City, Georgia, now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network, connecting customers to fast, reliable Internet with low latency.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast announced today that more than 700 underserved homes and businesses in Twin City, Georgia, now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network, connecting customers to fast, reliable Internet with low latency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023811270/en/
    Comcast Expands Broadband Network to Twin City, Georgia (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Comcast is working diligently to bring the power of our advanced broadband network to residents and businesses in rural Georgia,” said Jason Gumbs, Comcast Regional SVP.
  • Local businesses in Twin City now have access to a full suite of Comcast Business Internet, voice and video services.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and businesses and counting.