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FCC to look into firms' use of customer data

April 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT

Commission enforcement bureau is expected to recommend rejecting cable operators' complaint over Verizon's techniques in retaining customers.
(From Reuters)

Comcast, BitTorrent bury the hatchet

March 28, 2008 12:46 PM PDT

After months of sparring, the companies say they've found common ground--and maybe even a way to make both ISPs and file sharers happy.

Comcast on the hot seat over BitTorrent

March 4, 2008 7:37 PM PST

With its handling of file-sharing traffic under scrutiny, the ISP and its foes answer to the FCC on broadband practices.

Comcast vs. BitTorrent to be focus of FCC hearing

February 22, 2008 8:00 PM PST

Cable company and foes to be questioned as agency considers new nondiscrimination regulations targeting broadband providers.

Comcast introduces open-cable platform

January 8, 2008 8:20 PM PST

If the cable operator's efforts to partner with leading gadget makers are successful, those set-top boxes could be a thing of the past.
Photo: Comcast's AnyPlay device

Thanks to BitTorrrent, Net neutrality debate reignites

November 2, 2007 10:49 PM PDT

Following claims of Comcast blocking file-sharing traffic, debate over whether to create laws to keep the Internet open has resurfaced.

Will the next Tony Soprano be on the Internet?

June 8, 2007 9:28 PM PDT

As HBO bids adieu to its groundbreaking show, some wonder if the next landmark serial will be on the Web.
Timeline: Tech and The Sopranos

Leading ISPs sign up for Goodmail antispam service

June 7, 2007 3:44 PM PDT

Service will certify legit e-mail from businesses by marking it with a blue ribbon. On board are Comcast, Verizon and others.

Comcast picks Zimbra for online e-mail

May 7, 2007 1:21 PM PDT

Cable and Internet giant picks smaller open-source company for subscribers' Web-based communication site.
Images: Comcast gets Zimbra zing

NBC, News Corp. sign video deal with Comcast

April 16, 2007 6:21 PM PDT

Nation's top cable provider will distribute TV programs and movies from the two media powerhouses through its Web sites.

Comcast to acquire movie tickets site Fandango

April 11, 2007 9:59 PM PDT

Cable operator plans to build a new entertainment site called Fancast.com, coming this summer.

Comcast and Insight unwind partnership

April 3, 2007 1:35 PM PDT

Companies are splitting up their cable and broadband subscribers, giving Comcast some advantages and raising acquisition questions.

Broadband providers looking for sweeter deals?

March 20, 2007 2:00 PM PDT

New portal war is heating up as broadband providers begin making noise about more favorable deals with large Internet brands.

Forget the triple play--wireless ups the ante

January 4, 2007 11:07 PM PST

This could be the year of the quadruple bundle, as cable and phone companies integrate mobile wireless services into service packages.

Laying a new path to your TV

January 2, 2007 1:09 PM PST

As AT&T brings its Internet-based service to more markets, Comcast is souping up a network upgrade of its own.

Phone, cable companies embracing Web 2.0

November 8, 2006 2:37 PM PST

As cable and telephone companies increasingly offer the same services, some are turning to Internet collaboration to set themselves apart.

TiVo readies for prime time with Comcast

October 31, 2006 2:11 PM PST

Although TiVo continues to sell high-priced hardware, distribution partnerships will determine its future success.

Politicians petting puppies on demand

October 3, 2006 3:30 PM PDT

Comcast Spotlight is selling video-on-demand spots for political-office candidates.

TiVo teams up with Cox

August 24, 2006 5:51 PM PDT

DVR maker signs up another cable operator to distribute its digital video recording products.

Cable companies lose round in CableCard battle

August 21, 2006 11:54 AM PDT

Operators move closer to offering service allowing consumers to simply plug a card into a device to get cable TV service.