Comcast History(EH*10/23) Flashcards
1
Q
Beta test of Xfinity Stream announced
A
2015
2
Q
Comcast founded by Ralph Roberts with the purchase of American Cable Systems
A
1963
3
Q
10Gbps of private network service to the Microsoft cloud
A
2011
4
Q
Comcast marks 1 billion VOD views
A
2005
5
Q
Xfinity TV Go app launched
A
2013
6
Q
Xfinity Home Security is unveiled
A
2010
7
Q
Gigabit Pro rollout begins
A
2015
8
Q
Triple Play is introduced
A
2005
9
Q
On Demand is introduced
A
2003
10
Q
What year was the Comcast and Netflix agreement made
A
2014
11
Q
Xfi Launched
A
2017
12
Q
Comcast Cares Day launched
A
2001
13
Q
Streampix launched
A
2012
14
Q
Brian Roberts elected President of Comcast Corporation
A
1990
15
Q
Partnered with Walmart to offer Triple Play in Walmart connection centers
A
2006
16
Q
Acquired remaining 49% stake of GE equity in NBCU
A
2013
17
Q
Comcast-Spectacor launched / Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers acquired
A
1996
18
Q
Any room On Demand is introduced
A
2008
19
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Dan Aaron named Chairman of National Cable & Telecommunications Association (Originally known as National Cable & Television Association)
A
1976
20
Q
Xhome Control is launched
A
2013
21
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X1 launched
A
2012
22
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Comcast and NBCUniversal deliver first multiplatform Olympics to American viewers, streaming every event live online
A
2012
23
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Comcast.net launched
A
2003
24
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Comcast acquires remaining 49% stake of Universal Japan
A
2017
25
Dan Aaron inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2002
26
Comcast University launches
1999
27
NBCU completes Dreamworks acquisition for 3.8B
2016
28
Comcast introduces HBO
1977
29
Comcast marks first public stock offering on NASDAQ under CMCSA ticker symbol
1972
30
What city was the first CommTech Jeopardy national competition held?
Nashville
31
NASCAR and Comcast announce an agreement that will make Xfinity brand the title sponsor of NASCAR Nationwide Series through 2024
2014
32
Julian Brodsky inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2003
33
Comcast Launches G4
2002
34
Comcast and GE announce they have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (51% Comcast/49% GE owned but managed by Comcast) for NBC Universal and other networks
2009
35
In 2013, this enabled people with disabilities to interact with mainstream mobile, online, and desktop user interfaces, including the first talking program guide
Comcast Accessibility Lab
36
Universal Caller ID
2009
37
Digital TV launches
1997
38
DVR is released
2003
39
In 2010, Comcast Interactive Capital and the NBCUniversal Peacock Equity Fund combined to create what?
Comcast Ventures
40
Ralph Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2000
41
LIFT Labs launched to help startups with new innovations in media
2017
42
Comcast celebrates it's 25th Anniversary
1988
43
Comcast SportsNet is formed
1996
44
Latino Triple Play launched
2012
45
Brian Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2006
46
Triple Play SIK is introduced
2011
47
In this year Comcast surpassed 10 million CDV subscribers
2013
48
HULU launches , joint venture with NBCU and News Corp
2008
49
Brian Roberts named Chairman of Comcast Corporation
2004
50
X1 customers are able to use their voice remote to cast votes for The Voice
2017
51
NBCUniversal completes purchase and renames 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Comcast Center
2015
52
On January 28, Formed NBCU with GE
2011
53
In what year did Carl Laemmle found Universal Films?
1912
54
PBS Kids Sprout
2005
55
Dave Watson named President and CEO Comcast Cable
2017
56
Comcast Launches HDTV
2002
57
Comcast Business Services launches for small businesses with less than 20 employees
2006
58
Xfinity Security App becomes available
2011
59
Fandango agreement acquired
2007
60
Comcast Center opens as nation's tallest LEED certified building
2008
61
machineQ, Comcast's enterprise Internet of Things service, expands to 12 US markets
2017
62
What year was CommTech Jeopardy launched?
2001
63
Xfinity On Campus is introduced
2014
64
What year was the Golf Channel launched
1995
65
Internet Essentials launched
2011
66
Style Network launches
1998
67
American Cable Systems is renamed and Incorporated in PA
1969
68
RealTime Assist launched
2017
69
In 1996, Comcast and which iconic entrepreneur joined together to create Comcast Spectacor?
Ed Snyder
70
Xfinity Mobile launched
2017
71
Digital Voice is launched
2005
72
X1 Voice remote is introduced
2015
73
High Speed Internet launches
2002
74
DOCSIS 3.1-based internet launched in ( ATL, CHI, NASH, DET)
2017
75
Comcast unveils Xfinity as new brand for technology platforms
2010
76
Comcast enters the cellular telephone field with the acquisition of American Cellular Network Corporation (AMCELL) / Comcast Cellular Communications division is formed
1988
77
Comcast and ATT Broadband complete their $47.5 billion merger, becoming the largest cable company in the US with 21.4 million subscribers
2002
78
Xfinity Wireless Gateway launched
2013
79
Brian Roberts received his first training as installer in company's Westmoreland Cable System
1975
80
X1 talking Guide is introduced
2015
81
Comcast named TEAM USA Champion Series through 2020 by Olymplic Committee
2017
82
NetFlix launched on X1
2016
83
In what year was the Comcast Customer Guarantee introduced to our customers?
2009
84
Comcast began its leadership in sports programming as an original investor in what channel in 1994, and became a majority owner in 2003?
The Golf Channel
85
Brian Roberts demonstrates the first 1 gigabit connection over a live broadband network at the Consumer Electronics Show by downloading close to 9 hrs of content in about 90 seconds
2011
86
Xfinity TV Stream App launched
2017
87
Brian Roberts named CEO of Comcast Corporation
2002
88
What is the CommTech Trophy named?
The Founders Trophy
89
Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in Universal Hollywood
2016
90
Universal Islands of Adventure debuts Wizarding World of Harry Potter
2010
91
Comcast and Sunrun Inc announce an agreement to make smart solar energy and storage solutions available to consumers
2017
92
Universal Orlando Resort opens Diagon Alley
2014
93
Comcast becomes Largest internet Service Provider
2009
94
Comcast NBCU coverage of RIO games in Brazil becomes largest media event in history
2016
95
Comcast Ventures was founded by Julian Brodsky
1999
96
Comcast reaches 10 billion On Demand views.
2008
97
What year did Sky Launch?
1989
98
What are the three critical components of being Cyber Savvy?
Protect, Detect, Respond
