Comcast History(EH*10/23) Flashcards
Beta test of Xfinity Stream announced
2015
Comcast founded by Ralph Roberts with the purchase of American Cable Systems
1963
10Gbps of private network service to the Microsoft cloud
2011
Comcast marks 1 billion VOD views
2005
Xfinity TV Go app launched
2013
Xfinity Home Security is unveiled
2010
Gigabit Pro rollout begins
2015
Triple Play is introduced
2005
On Demand is introduced
2003
What year was the Comcast and Netflix agreement made
2014
Xfi Launched
2017
Comcast Cares Day launched
2001
Streampix launched
2012
Brian Roberts elected President of Comcast Corporation
1990
Partnered with Walmart to offer Triple Play in Walmart connection centers
2006
Acquired remaining 49% stake of GE equity in NBCU
2013
Comcast-Spectacor launched / Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers acquired
1996
Any room On Demand is introduced
2008
Dan Aaron named Chairman of National Cable & Telecommunications Association (Originally known as National Cable & Television Association)
1976
Xhome Control is launched
2013
X1 launched
2012
Comcast and NBCUniversal deliver first multiplatform Olympics to American viewers, streaming every event live online
2012
Comcast.net launched
2003
Comcast acquires remaining 49% stake of Universal Japan
2017
Dan Aaron inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2002
Comcast University launches
1999
NBCU completes Dreamworks acquisition for 3.8B
2016
Comcast introduces HBO
1977
Comcast marks first public stock offering on NASDAQ under CMCSA ticker symbol
1972
What city was the first CommTech Jeopardy national competition held?
Nashville
NASCAR and Comcast announce an agreement that will make Xfinity brand the title sponsor of NASCAR Nationwide Series through 2024
2014
Julian Brodsky inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2003
Comcast Launches G4
2002
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
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
Universal Caller ID
2009
Digital TV launches
1997
DVR is released
2003
In 2010, Comcast Interactive Capital and the NBCUniversal Peacock Equity Fund combined to create what?
Comcast Ventures
Ralph Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2000
LIFT Labs launched to help startups with new innovations in media
2017
Comcast celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary
1988
Comcast SportsNet is formed
1996
Latino Triple Play launched
2012
Brian Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame
2006
Triple Play SIK is introduced
2011
In this year Comcast surpassed 10 million CDV subscribers
2013
HULU launches , joint venture with NBCU and News Corp
2008
Brian Roberts named Chairman of Comcast Corporation
2004
X1 customers are able to use their voice remote to cast votes for The Voice
2017
NBCUniversal completes purchase and renames 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Comcast Center
2015
On January 28, Formed NBCU with GE
2011
In what year did Carl Laemmle found Universal Films?
1912
PBS Kids Sprout
2005
Dave Watson named President and CEO Comcast Cable
2017
Comcast Launches HDTV
2002
Comcast Business Services launches for small businesses with less than 20 employees
2006
Xfinity Security App becomes available
2011
Fandango agreement acquired
2007
Comcast Center opens as nation’s tallest LEED certified building
2008
machineQ, Comcast’s enterprise Internet of Things service, expands to 12 US markets
2017
What year was CommTech Jeopardy launched?
2001
Xfinity On Campus is introduced
2014
What year was the Golf Channel launched
1995
Internet Essentials launched
2011
Style Network launches
1998
American Cable Systems is renamed and Incorporated in PA
1969
RealTime Assist launched
2017
In 1996, Comcast and which iconic entrepreneur joined together to create Comcast Spectacor?
Ed Snyder
Xfinity Mobile launched
2017
Digital Voice is launched
2005
X1 Voice remote is introduced
2015
High Speed Internet launches
2002
DOCSIS 3.1-based internet launched in ( ATL, CHI, NASH, DET)
2017
Comcast unveils Xfinity as new brand for technology platforms
2010
Comcast enters the cellular telephone field with the acquisition of American Cellular Network Corporation (AMCELL) / Comcast Cellular Communications division is formed
1988
Comcast and ATT Broadband complete their $47.5 billion merger, becoming the largest cable company in the US with 21.4 million subscribers
2002
Xfinity Wireless Gateway launched
2013
Brian Roberts received his first training as installer in company’s Westmoreland Cable System
1975
X1 talking Guide is introduced
2015
Comcast named TEAM USA Champion Series through 2020 by Olymplic Committee
2017
NetFlix launched on X1
2016
In what year was the Comcast Customer Guarantee introduced to our customers?
2009
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
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
Xfinity TV Stream App launched
2017
Brian Roberts named CEO of Comcast Corporation
2002
What is the CommTech Trophy named?
The Founders Trophy
Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in Universal Hollywood
2016
Universal Islands of Adventure debuts Wizarding World of Harry Potter
2010
Comcast and Sunrun Inc announce an agreement to make smart solar energy and storage solutions available to consumers
2017
Universal Orlando Resort opens Diagon Alley
2014
Comcast becomes Largest internet Service Provider
2009
Comcast NBCU coverage of RIO games in Brazil becomes largest media event in history
2016
Comcast Ventures was founded by Julian Brodsky
1999
Comcast reaches 10 billion On Demand views.
2008
What year did Sky Launch?
1989
What are the three critical components of being Cyber Savvy?
Protect, Detect, Respond
