25 Oct
Posted by Geoff as Comcast, Net neutrality, bit torrent
While a class action lawsuit is definitely one way to get Comcast to behave, another perhaps more productive way to do so is to have politicians step in and regulate.
On Tuesday, a reporter discussed the issue of Comcast’s anti-BitTorrent “network management” with Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., who is a strong supporter of consumer rights and [...]
17 Apr
Posted by Geoff as Comcast, VOD, Video on Demand
Comcast and the Walt Disney Company have signed a multibillion-dollar deal that will allow the cable operator to distribute Disney programming on its video-on-demand service.
Comcast has also agreed to buy Disney’s 39.5 percent stake in the E Entertainment channel for $1.23 billion, writes the Associated Press (via MediaBuyerPlanner). CBS and NBC have made similar deals [...]
12 Apr
Posted by Geoff as Comcast, Internet TV, Internet television, Internet video, technology, television
Comcast this week announced the creation of Comcast Interactive Media, a new division to develop and grow the company’s internet businesses, including the Comcast.net portal (via ReveNews). It will leverage Comcast’s advanced broadband network and technology, existing service offerings, extensive content relationships, and its customer and supplier relationships to build innovative new online services.
Comcast veteran [...]