Comcast 1st-qtr profit up 6 pct on new customers, especially in digital cable, phone, Internet

September 21st, 2009 FCC chairman proposes 'open Internet' rulesNEW YORK — Wireless carriers shouldn't be allowed to block certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their networks, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission chairman said Monday in a speech that figures to provoke a fight with the industry. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said wireless carriers should be subject to the same "open Internet" rules that the agency has begun to apply to home broadband providers.

September 10th, 2009 AT&T launches an online video site like HuluDALLAS — AT&T Inc. on Thursday unveiled a Web site that offers free access to TV shows and movies.

August 24th, 2009 In race with cable, AT&T pushes discounted bundleNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. has started offering its first bundle discount for customers who combine its U-Verse TV service with wireless and broadband.

July 29th, 2009 Time Warner Cable 2nd-quarter profit risesNEW YORK — Time Warner Cable Inc., one of the nation's biggest cable TV system operators, said Wednesday higher subscription revenue helped boost its second-quarter profit by 14 percent, beating Wall Street expectations. Quarterly profit rose to $316 million, or 89 cents per share, in the three months ended June 30, up from $277 million, or 85 cents per share, a year ago.

July 14th, 2009 Comcast online video trial grows to 23 networksPHILADELPHIA — CBS Corp. and 17 cable networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn't enough to support shows streamed over the Internet.

July 13th, 2009 Comcast to stream HBO, Cinemax online in trialPHILADELPHIA — And you thought the HBO hit TV series "Entourage" would never be streamed over the Internet — at least legally. Comcast Corp.

June 29th, 2009 Comcast to offer wireless Internet servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. Comcast is the first major cable operator to roll out wireless broadband.

June 24th, 2009 Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner and Comcast are joining forces to bring cable TV shows to the Internet, but only for paying subscribers. Starting next month, the companies will launch online video trials nationwide giving 5,000 Comcast Corp.

April 30th, 2009 Comcast ready to pull the plug on NFL NetworkPHILADELPHIA — Without a last-minute agreement, the NFL Network might be unavailable on Comcast Corp.'s cable TV systems beginning Friday. Comcast and the National Football League are in a court battle over Comcast's decision to put the NFL-owned channel in a premium sports tier rather than in a lesser-priced service package that has more viewers.

April 30th, 2009 Will Comcast keep NFL Network? Deadline loomsPHILADELPHIA — Without a last-minute agreement, Thursday will be the last day for Comcast cable-TV customers to view the 24-hour NFL Network. Comcast and the National Football League are in a court battle over how the nation's largest cable provider carries the network.

April 30th, 2009 Comcast to carry NFL Network past deal deadlinePHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. said late Thursday that it will continue carrying the NFL Network even after their contract expires at midnight, as negotiations continue.

April 29th, 2009 Time Warner Cable 1Q earnings fall on chargesNEW YORK — Time Warner Cable Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter earnings fell 32 percent on restructuring and other costs related to its spin-off from former parent Time Warner, despite a boost in sales.

April 28th, 2009 Cablevision has fastest Internet speeds for cableCablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday unveiled the fastest Internet speeds available from any cable or phone company.

April 22nd, 2009 Congress to hold hearing on cable advertisingPHILADELPHIA — Cable operators will sit in the hot seat Thursday as Congress reviews their plans to roll out targeted advertising amid fears that consumer privacy could be infringed if the companies were to track and record viewing habits. The House subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet will hold a hearing that will look at new uses for digital set-top boxes, the devices that control channels and perform other tasks on the TV screen.

April 22nd, 2009 AT&T to shut down Internet phone serviceNEW YORK — AT&T is shutting down its CallVantage Internet-based phone service. AT&T Inc. is making the disclosure in letters to subscribers this week.