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business1 month ago•5 min saved

Comcast's pricing overhaul fails to stop broadband customer losses

Comcast posted a Q4 2025 net broadband loss of 181,000 (178,000 residential, 3,000 business) despite a five-year price guarantee, a year of free Xfinity Mobile for home Internet, and unlimited-data plans. Average revenue per user rose 1.1%, but ongoing competition from fiber and fixed wireless kept churn high as the company accelerates its shift to simplified pricing in 2026 and aims to migrate most customers to the new pricing by year-end, with total broadband customers at 31.26 million (28.72M residential, 2.54M business).

via Ars Technica|

#broadband #business #comcast

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Comcast Q4 2025: Mixed results as earnings beat but revenue nudges lower amid broadband pressure

Comcast beat on adjusted Q4 2025 earnings (84 cents per share vs 75 cents) but revenue narrowly missed estimates at $32.31 billion. Net income fell 54.6% to $2.17 billion, though adjusted net income was $3.06 billion. The company faced ongoing broadband competition with 181,000 domestic broadband losses, offset by gains in mobile (364,000 adds, total >9.3 million) and international subs. Pay TV losses continued (245,000) with 11.27 million total. Media (NBCUniversal) revenue rose 5.5% to $7.62 billion, aided by NBA on NBC; Peacock added 3 million paying subscribers (44 million total) but recorded a quarterly loss of $552 million. Universal Studios revenue declined 7.4% while theme parks revenue surged 22% on Epic Universe. Overall connectivity and platforms revenue declined slightly, but total revenue rose about 1% to $32.31 billion.

via CNBC|

#broadband #business #comcast

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Top Highlights and Trends from 2025

The article reflects on 11 notable pieces from 2025 that showcase the Washington Monthly’s ongoing critical and inventive reporting on politics, including topics like misinformation about broadband, the rise of a MAGA defender, and the success of Biden's industrial policies, emphasizing the magazine's independent voice and the importance of reader support.

via Washington Monthly|

#broadband #donald-trump #liberalism

science4 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Launches 24 Amazon Kuiper Satellites After Delay

SpaceX is set to launch 24 Amazon Project Kuiper broadband satellites from Florida on October 13, after a delay, as part of its ongoing effort to build a large satellite constellation for global internet coverage, with this being the third launch for Project Kuiper and part of a broader plan involving multiple rockets and companies.

via Space|

#broadband #falcon-9 #project-kuiper

local5 months ago•0 min saved

Maryland's Smith Island Gains High-Speed Internet and 5G Connectivity

Smith Island in Maryland, home to 202 residents, has finally received high-speed internet, ending its long-standing lack of broadband connectivity in a rural area.

via The Washington Post|

#broadband #internet-access #local

space5 months ago•5 min saved

SpaceX's $17 Billion Spectrum Acquisition Boosts Starlink's 5G and Direct-to-Cell Vision

SpaceX has purchased $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum from EchoStar to enhance its Starlink direct-to-cell service, enabling better mobile connectivity worldwide and increasing satellite throughput up to 20 times. The deal also resolves regulatory issues and ends EchoStar's plans for its own LEO satellite constellation, while providing EchoStar with financial relief and integration opportunities.

via Space|

#broadband #echostar #satellite-spectrum

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Charter Faces Lawsuit Over Misrepresented Impact After GOP Kills Low-Income Broadband Program

Last year, Republicans ended the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided discounts to low-income Americans, leading to increased broadband costs and subscriber losses for Charter. Now, Charter faces a class action lawsuit claiming it misrepresented the impact of losing the program, amid ongoing subscriber declines and industry challenges.

via Techdirt.|

#broadband #business #charter

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

AST SpaceMobile's Satellite Launches Fuel Stock Surge Amid Space Race

AST SpaceMobile plans to deploy 45 to 60 satellites by 2026 to provide cellular broadband services, positioning itself as a competitor to SpaceX's Starlink, with a fully funded plan and launches scheduled every one to two months.

via CNBC|

#ast-spacemobile #broadband #satellites

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

AOL Ends Its Dial-Up Internet Service After 30 Years

AOL has announced it will discontinue its dial-up internet service by September 30, ending an era of 1990s internet connectivity characterized by noisy modems and slow speeds, as broadband has largely replaced dial-up for most users.

via NPR|

#aol #broadband #dial-up-internet

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Amphenol to Acquire CommScope's Broadband Unit in $10.5 Billion Deal

Amphenol is acquiring CommScope's connectivity and cable solutions business for $10.5 billion to expand its broadband and network infrastructure offerings, marking its largest acquisition and aiming to capitalize on growing broadband and 5G demand, while CommScope sells this unit to improve its financial position amid debt challenges.

via Yahoo Finance|

#acquisition #amphenol #broadband

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

SpaceX Launches Multiple Satellite Batches for Amazon's Project Kuiper

Amazon has launched 78 of its planned 3,232 Kuiper broadband satellites, with the latest launch using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, marking a step forward in Amazon's effort to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The project is costly, with over $10 billion spent on launches alone, and faces delays due to rocket availability, leading Amazon to rely on SpaceX for some launches. The full constellation aims to provide global broadband coverage, but Amazon may need to request an extension for FCC launch deadlines due to these delays.

via Ars Technica|

#amazon #broadband #kuiper

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon and SpaceX Collaborate on Kuiper Satellite Launches for Broadband Service

Amazon plans to launch its satellite internet project, Project Kuiper, by the end of 2025 to provide connectivity in underserved areas, competing with Elon Musk's Starlink. The project has already launched two satellite sets and could generate significant revenue, but weather conditions pose a risk to satellite launches. Wall Street analysts are optimistic about Amazon's stock, with a strong buy rating and potential upside.

via TipRanks|

#amazon #broadband #project-kuiper

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Comcast Shares Slide Amid Forecasted Broadband Subscriber Decline

Comcast shares fell over 8% after CEO Dave Watson announced the company expects to lose more than 100,000 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter due to intense competition, particularly from wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile. The cable broadband market has been struggling, with fewer new home sign-ups and increased competition affecting growth. Despite these challenges, Comcast's higher-end internet packages remain stable. The company had nearly 32 million domestic broadband customers as of September 30.

via CNBC|

#broadband #business #cable-industry

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Revolutionizes Internet with Starlink and Record-Breaking Launches

SpaceX is advancing its Starlink mission with a $52 million Falcon 9 rocket launch, deploying 20 new satellites, including 13 with 'Direct to Cell' capabilities. This expansion aims to enhance global internet connectivity by using a low Earth orbit satellite constellation, promising faster speeds and lower latency compared to traditional geostationary satellites. Starlink currently serves four million customers across over 100 countries, with plans to eventually deploy up to 42,000 satellites. Subscription costs range from $120 to $5,000 per month, depending on speed and service level.

via UNILAD|

#broadband #elon-musk #satellite-internet

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Researchers Set New Data Transmission Speed Record at 402 Tbps

Researchers from Aston Institute of Photonic Research have set a new world record for data transmission speed at 402 terabits per second using standard optical fiber. This breakthrough, achieved by operating across six wavelength bands, could stabilize broadband costs amid rising demand and significantly enhance global communication infrastructure.

via SciTechDaily|

#broadband #data-transmission #optical-fiber