LilG_CHi Flashcards
When was Comcast founded?
1963
Who founded Comcast?
Ralph Roberts
When was Ralph Roberts born?
March 13th 1920
Our founder, Ralph Roberts, was a military veteran of what branch?
U.S. Navy
In what conflict did our founder, Ralph Roberts, serve with the United States Navy?
World War II
American Cable Systems is renamed “Comcast” and incorporated in what year?
1969
In what year was Comcast’s Intial Public Offering?
1972
The year Brian Roberts received 1st training as a cable installer in the Company’s Westmoreland cable system, learning to install cable in homes, handle service calls and climb poles.
1975
It was in this year Comcast introduced HBO in Western Pennsylvania
1977
Brian Roberts joined the corporate office as Vice President of Operations for cable division in this year.
1984
Comcast made a founding investment in QVC for $380 million in this year.
1986
In this year, Comcast increased the number of subscribers to over 2 million, becoming recognized as one of the nation’s leading cable companies.
1988
Comcast acquisition of American Cellular Network Corporation (AMCELL), and Comcast Cellular Communications division is formed in this year.
1988
Brian Roberts was elected to Board of Directors in this year.
1988
Brian Roberts elected President of Comcast Corporation in this year.
1990
Comcast acquired controlling interest in Metromedia Company’s Metrophone cellular system during this year.
1992
This was the year that Comcast added the Golf Channel to its lineup.
1994
The year that Comcast becomes the 3rd largest cable operator in the U.S.
1994
This is the year that Comcast Spectacor was founded.
1996
Comcast launched its 1st broadband product: Comcast@Home high-speed cable modem service in Baltimore, MD and Sarasota, FL markets in December of this year.
1996
In this year, Comcast announces the formation of Comcast SportsNet, a regional sports channel in Philadelphia.
1996
Comcast launches Digital TV.
1997
Comcast acquired a 50.1 percent controlling interest in E! Entertainment through a partnership with Disney in this year.
1997
Comcast and other contributing companies released DOCSIS 1.0 in this year.
1997
It was in this year that Microsoft invested $1B in Comcast’s broadband innovation.
1997
Comcast University, the Company’s nationwide training and development organization, hosted its first class during this year.
1999
Comcast Interactive Capital Group is formed by Julian Brodsky in this year to make technology and Internet-related investments.
1999
This was the first year of Comcast Cares Day.
2001
Comcast launches Comcast High-Speed Internet.
2002
Brian Roberts named CEO of Comcast
2002
Comcast begins offering HD service
2002
What year did Comcast launch Video On Demand?
2003
Comcast.net is launched
2003
This feature transformed the way people consume television and helped usher in the new era of multiplatform entertainment viewing in 2003.
Video On Demand (or VOD)
In 2006, what major facet of Comcast launched?
Comcast Business
In 2008, this project was launched with the intent to bring any content to any device at any time, and set the stage for our consumer brand, Xfinity.
Project Infinity
Comcast announces a partnership with TiVo.
2005
Comcast launches Digital Voice Service
2005
Comcast, in conjunction with PBS, Hit Entertainment, and Sesame Workshops, launches PBS Kids Sprout
2005
In what year did the Comcast Center in Philadelphia open?
2008
Comcast Business Services launches for small businesses with less than 20 employees.
2006
Comcast reaches 10 billion On Demand views.
2008
Comcast becomes the nation’s largest Internet service provider.
2009
Comcast unveils Xfinity as the new brand for technology platforms and products
2010
Comcast labs opens in Silicon Valley
2010
In what year did we join forces with Hiring Our Heroes, which helps service members, veterans, and military spouses find jobs and career opportunities?
2010
The Spanish-language Center of Excellence in Miramar, FL, exclusively dedicated to handling sales calls from Spanish-speaking consumers across the country, opened in this year.
2011
Comcast becomes the first provider to stream content from five premium channels via the Xfinity TV app — HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz and Encore.
2011
What year did Comcast acquire NBCUniversal?
2011
In what year did Internet Essentials launch?
2011
NBCUniversal and its affiliates become 100 percent owners of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk located at Universal Orlando Resort.
2011
Comcast becomes the first large Internet service provider in North America to start deploying IPv6.
2011
What year did “An Incredible Dream: Ralph Roberts and the Story of Comcast” come out?
2011
In this year, Comcast begins national launch of X1, the next-generation cloud-enabled television platform, and introduces the X1 Remote Control app.
2012
What was our first live streaming app called?
TV Go (or Xfinity TV Go)
When was the TV Go app launched?
2013
Comcast celebrates 50th anniversary
2013
First Comcast wifi hotspots became live in this year
2013
First Comcast wireless gateway was launched in this year
2013
Comcast begins the rollout of Gigabit Pro, a symmetrical, 2 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) service that will be delivered via a fiber-to-the-home solution.
2015
In this year Comcast introduces the X1 Voice remote
2015
In 2015, Comcast introduced this voice-activated device.
X1 Voice Remote or Voice Remote or XR11
This was the year that the iconic national treasure, affectionately known as “30 Rock,” became the Comcast building.
2015
In this year, we installed the world’s 1st customer-facing DOCSIS 3.1 modem, blazing a new trail for Gigabit speeds.
2015
Gigabit Pro first offered
2015
Netflix launched on the X1 in what year?
2016
xFi gave customers a new way to personalize, manage, and control their home Wi-Fi in what year?
2017
Xfinity Mobile launched in this year.
2017
The Comcast Technology Center opened in this year.
2018
Designed by Lord Norman Foster, what 1,121 foot tower built in 2018 houses our technologists, engineers, and software architects?
Comcast Technology Center (or CTC)
Comcast aquired Sky in what year?
2018
It was in this year that Xfinity became the largest gigabit internet provider, rolling out Gigabit internet speed to almost 58 million customers.
2018
Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of what year, Xfinity X1 Eye Control allows customers with physical disabilities to change the channel, set a recording, search for a show and more?
2019
In 2019. this program expanded its eligibility to include all low-income households in our service area and households with people with disabilities.
Internet Essentials
This platform, formerly known as Flex, leveraged our X1 technology to provide a 4K streaming experience in what year?
2019
Comcast created what program to help small businesses owned by people of color by providing marketing, technology services, and equipment, beginning in 2020?
Comcast RISE
Comcast launches Xfinity xFi Advanced Security to protect WiFi-connected devices in the home.
2019
Comcast Business makes X1 available to commercial customers nationwide.
2019
Comcast launches enhanced WiFi parental control tool for xFi customers, allowing parents to automatically pause network connectivity in the home.
2019
Comcast Business expands broadband footprint into Canada.
2019
Comcast launches its Xfinity Privacy Center, a resource for Xfinity customers, and outlines the company’s privacy commitments.
2019
Xfinity Mobile launches 5G coverage nationwide and is named #1 in customer satisfaction among full service wireless providers by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
2020
Comcast NBCUniversal launches its new streaming platform, Peacock in the U.S.
2020
Comcast NBCUniversal launches SportsTech, a global accelerator for sports technology startups.
2020
Comcast launches its most powerful Internet device capable of multi-gigabit speeds with WiFi 6.
2020
Comcast Introduces XiOne – A New 4K, WiFi 6 Global Streaming TV Device
2021
Xumo acquisition happened in this year
2020
In this year, Comcast offered a $100 million commitment to drive lasting reform and champion a more connected, equitable, and just world.
2020
Lift Zones were launched nationwide, providing high-capacity WiFi in hundreds of facilities, to help students get online, participate in distance learning, and do their schoolwork, in what year?
2020
Comcast furthers its commitment to advancing digital equity, installing our 1,000th Lift Zone in St. Paul, Minnesota, and continues to roll out additional locations in community centers nationwide.
2021
In 2003, Comcast launched this multiplatform entertaiment viewing that consist of movies, TV shows, and music choice
XOD (formerly Video On Demand)
Comcast introduced the XClass TV this year
2021
It was in this year that Comcast announced its commitment to acheiving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, across our entire global operations.
2021
This was the year Comcast started rolling out multi-gig broadband speeds in markets across the U.S.
2022
It was this year that Comcast announced the deployment of DOCSIS 4.0 and the launch of faster, symmetrical speeds beginning in 2023.
2022
In 2022, Comcast launched Xumo as a joint venture, with this competitor.
Charter Communications or Charter
This was the year that Comcast launched our yearlong volunteerism program, Team UP, which takes the place of Comcast Cares Day.
2022
Live TV, free ad-supported TV streaming, and subscription on-demand service on Now TV launched for Xfinity internet customers
2023
Ralph Roberts, along with these 2 partners, founded Comcast….
Daniel Aaron and Julian A. Brodsky
In 1995, Comcast purchased the majority shareholder stake and took control of the corporation of this company
QVC
When does Comcast plan on going Carbon Neutral?
2035
Comcast formerly known as….
American Cable Systems
