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key dates Flashcards

1
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Launched HDTV and VOD

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2002

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Became majority owner of the Golf Channel and Versus

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2001

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Launched High-speed wireless data service, Xfinity Internet 2go

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2009

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Comcast and AT&T Broadband completed a $47.5 billion merger

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2002

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5
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When did Comcast first offer stock publicly?

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1972

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6
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Launched Digital Voice Service

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2005

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7
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10th anniversary of Comcast Cares Day

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April 30th 2011

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8
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Founded by Ralph Roberts, Daniel Aaron, and Julian Brodsky as American Cable Systems

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1963

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Introduced XfinityTV.com, allowing customers online access to video content

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2009

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10
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Partnered with Disney to acquire 40% controlling interest in E! Entertainment Television and Style Network

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1997

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11
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Announced and gained FCC approval for a merger with NBC Universal

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2010

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Held a major stake in QVC, helping to make it the worlds largest electronics retailer

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1986-2003

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13
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When was Comcast with the Peacock Logo launched?

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2012

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14
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Owned QVC

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1986 - 2003

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15
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Completed Purchase of Full Ownership of NBCUniversal by acquiring the remaining 49% of General Electric’s interest in the company

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March 19, 2013

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16
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When was Comcast’s United Way campaign in 2014?

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October 13th - October 24th 2014

17
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What Year did CNBC, the first financial News Channel, Launch?

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1989

18
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What company invested 1 Billion dollars in Comcast in 1997?

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Microsoft

19
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NBC’s Meet The Press is the longest Running Show on TV. What year did the Program debut?

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1947

20
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In 2005, Comcast partnered with PBS to develop the first 24-hour preschool destination for children 2-5 and their caregivers on TV. What is the name of This Channel?

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Sprout

21
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In October 2013, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Twitter announced a first-of-its-kind partnership which allows consumers to discover new shows and movies in their Twitter feeds, and then watch them through a click of a button.that links social conversations happening online to the actual consumption of TV, movie and sports content. What is this platform called?

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“See It”

22
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What year did Comcast and NBCUniversal Bring First Multiplatform Olympics to Americans?

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2012

23
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Communications Act of 1934 was formed by what independent agency of the United States Government?

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

24
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On What date did The Greater Chicago Region complete Limited Basic encryption?

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November 5, 2013. (Document ID HOW6886)

25
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On What date did Heartland Region complete Limited Basic encryption?

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March 25, 2014. (Document ID HOW6886)

26
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When was Comcast Incorporated?

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1969

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