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EQS-News: COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA

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  • COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
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  • Residential customers will also be able to take advantage of the company’s Internet Essentials program that provides low-cost, high-speed broadband for income-constrained households.
  • Comcast also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) , which provides qualifying households with a $30 monthly credit toward internet and mobile services.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

EQS-News: Announcing the 2022-2023 Class of AAJA-SF Bay Area’s Rising With the Tides Fellowship

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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Comcast, NBC Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-SF Bay Area) are proud to announce the fellows and editorial coach who have been selected for the 2022-2023 Rising With the Tides (RWTT) program.

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  • Comcast, NBC Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-SF Bay Area) are proud to announce the fellows and editorial coach who have been selected for the 2022-2023 Rising With the Tides (RWTT) program.
  • Her RWTT-supported story will focus on the effort to preserve Cantonese language programs at higher education institutions in the Bay Area.
  • For RWTT, Suzuki will trace the history of Japanese American recreational basketball leagues in the Bay Area and will follow one East Bay program through its current season.
  • Past RWTT grant recipients have had their stories published in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, NBC Bay Area and Wired.

Comcast Sponsors Digital Equity Summit in Atlanta

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Today, Comcast sponsored Digital Equity in Georgia: Leveraging Networks to Bridge the Digital Divide - with Inspiredu, a nonprofit focused on driving digital inclusion and literacy.

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  • Today, Comcast sponsored Digital Equity in Georgia: Leveraging Networks to Bridge the Digital Divide - with Inspiredu, a nonprofit focused on driving digital inclusion and literacy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005498/en/
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 16: Christine Whitaker, President, Central Division, Comcast, Broderick Johnson, EVP, Public Policy & Digital Equity, Comcast and students attend as Comcast celebrates the holidays with 500 laptop donation to KIPP Vision Academy on December 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The summit also honored the work of Comcast’s valued digital equity partners across the region, who worked throughout the pandemic to help drive Internet adoption and provide digital literacy training for those in need.
  • Comcast EVP of Digital Equity and EVP of Public Policy Broderick Johnson spoke about Comcast’s efforts to create digital equity, including the opening of 10 Xfinity WiFi-connected Lift Zones across the region.

78 Percent of Americans Report Unsafe Behavior Online in New Comcast Cyber Health Report

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Today Comcast released its Xfinity Cyber Health Report that found that more than three in four Americans (78 percent) report risky online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more a 14 percent increase from just two years ago.

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  • Today Comcast released its Xfinity Cyber Health Report that found that more than three in four Americans (78 percent) report risky online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more a 14 percent increase from just two years ago.
  • The report combines data from a new consumer survey with national threat data collected by Xfinitys xFi Advanced Security platform.
  • Now more than ever, consumers need to prioritize keeping their connected devices, and the people who use them, safe from cyber threats.
  • The Xfinity Cyber Health Report analyzes cyber threat trends, the growing list of devices in connected homes, and a view into consumers attitudes and behaviors around cyber protection.

Comcast to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 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 fourth quarter and full year 2022 on Thursday, January 26, 2023, 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 Completes World-First Live 10G Connection Delivering Multi-Gig Symmetrical Speeds

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Comcast today announced the worlds first live, multigigabit symmetrical Internet connection powered by 10G and Full Duplex DOCSIS 4.0.

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  • Comcast today announced the worlds first live, multigigabit symmetrical Internet connection powered by 10G and Full Duplex DOCSIS 4.0.
  • 10G technology will revolutionize the availability of ultra-fast speeds, by delivering multigigabit symmetrical services over the connections already installed in hundreds of millions of homes worldwide, without digging up yards or installing new connections.
  • Comcast engineers tested symmetrical speeds over the connection and will continue trialing 10G technologies over the next several months in preparation for offering 10G-enabled services to customers in the second half of 2023.
  • This live trial is the result of significant advances in 10G technology Comcast has made over the past 24 months, including several world firsts .

2Gether-International Awards $10K in Seed Funding to Artin Perse, Founder of Digital Health Startup Levl, Winner of the 2022 BIPOC Cohort Pitch Competition

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2Gether-International (2GI), the leading startup accelerator in the nation run by and for entrepreneurs with disabilities, is proud to announce the winner of the 2022 BIPOC Cohort Pitch Competition: Artin Perse, Founder and CEO of Levl, a digital health startup on a mission to de-stigmatize mental health treatments and to empower people to find balance with their mental health. Levl's smart device and app work together to help users correctly take medication, track symptoms, and earn rewards for staying on top of the treatment.

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  • "We have long championed inclusion for individuals with disabilities and through our deepened commitment to digital equity, we imagine a world of unlimited possibilities.
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    Since its launch in 2020, graduates of other 2GI Accelerators have collectively raised over $41 million dollars in funding from investment, revenues and acquisitions.
  • "These entrepreneurs are living examples of what overlooked communities can accomplish when they have access to the proper resources and support."
  • We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe.

The Universal Sphere on the Comcast Center Campus Is Named a Certified Autism Center™

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Comcast announced that The Universal Sphere , located in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, has further expand its accessibility offerings with the launch of a sensory-friendly experience.

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  • Comcast announced that The Universal Sphere , located in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, has further expand its accessibility offerings with the launch of a sensory-friendly experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221206005982/en/
    The Universal Sphere on the Comcast Center Campus Is Named a Certified Autism Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    The launch of the sensory-friendly experience is the latest enhancement to The Universal Spheres accessibility offerings.
  • In 2021, The Universal Sphere earned designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC), by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
  • Were proud and honored to have The Universal Sphere designated as a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES, and to launch a new sensory-friendly experience.

EQS-News: Comcast Opens New Xfinity Store in Lacey

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Comcast has opened a new Xfinity store in Lacey to meet the needs of its local customers in Pierce County.

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  • Comcast has opened a new Xfinity store in Lacey to meet the needs of its local customers in Pierce County.
  • The new Xfinity Store is the latest example of the companys continued investment made in Washington state.
  • Comcast has invested $1B in technology and infrastructure in Washington during the last three years, including expansion and upgrades to its network.
  • The new Lacey Xfinity store is open Mon.-Sat.

Comcast Names Chris Rouser Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Company’s Central Division Headquarters

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Comcast has announced the appointment of Chris Rouser as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Comcast has announced the appointment of Chris Rouser as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221130005206/en/
    Comcast names Chris Rouser Senior Vice President of Human Resources at company's central division headquarters (Photo: Business Wire)
    Chris brings extensive experience and a passion for employee development, which will be instrumental in helping Comcast further drive innovation, performance and a connected culture, said Comcast Central Division President Christine Whitaker.
  • Chris has held several leadership positions across Comcast NBCUniversal and most recently served as the Vice President of Human Resources for the Comcast NBCUniversal advertising platform FreeWheel leading the global human resources team, as well as facilities and office administration.
  • He also served as the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Comcast Freedom Region and created an attrition-reducing new-hire onboarding program.