TXFoN_Dat Flashcards
Around what year did John Napier publish Logarithmic tables?
1620
What year was Universal founded?
1912
Ralph Roberts was born on March 13th of what year?
1920
NBC becomes the first national broadcast network.
1926
The first regularly scheduled TV broadcasts happened in what year?
1928
What year was the FCC established?
1934
In this year NBC begins Olympics coverage over radio broadcast.
1936
This was the year the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an engineering standard to ensure that all television stations broadcast the same format.
1941
Original standards for commercial television broadcasting were adopted for the United States by the FCC in which year?
1941
“TODAY” premiered in this year.
1952
What year did “TODAY” premiere?
1952
“The Tonight Show” premiered in this year.
1954
When did “The Tonight Show” debut?
1954
What year did the peacock logo premier?
1956
What year did the peacock debut as NBC’s logo?
1956
Cortina d’Ampezzo previously hosted what year’s Winter Olympics?
1956
Before this year, most rabies cases were domestic animals as opposed to wild life.
1960
The year Comcast was founded.
1963
When was Comcast founded?
1963
American Cable Systems is renamed “Comcast” and incorporated in what year?
1969
In what year was Comcast’s Initial Public Offering?
1972
The year two way communication to order and authorize pay-per-view was added to our network.
1974
The year reception of programming by satellite was added to our network.
1975
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
“Saturday Night Live” takes the stage for the first time in this year.
1975
In what year did “Saturday Night Live” begin?
1975
The FCC proceeded to establish new rules for signal leakage due to it interfering with air traffic communication in what year?
1976
It was in this year Comcast introduced HBO in Western Pennsylvania
1977
Asphalt and vinyl flooring material installed prior to this year should be considered ACM unless demonstrated by testing not to be
1981
“Late Night” premiered in this year, with David Letterman.
1982
Originally helmed by David Letterman, and now by Seth Meyers, in what year did “Late Night” debut?
1982
The year TCP/IP suite first saw use on the original Department of Defense Internet.
1983
Brian Roberts joined the corporate office as Vice President of Operations for cable division in this year.
1984
What year did FCC rules require offsets if average power exceeds 38.75 dBmV?
1985
Comcast made a founding investment in QVC for $380 million in this year.
1986
Dan Aaron received the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s Distinguished Vanguard Award in this year.
1987
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
In this year CNBC launched.
1989
In what year did CNBC begin broadcasting?
1989
In what year was Sky founded in the UK?
1989
Brian Roberts elected President of Comcast Corporation in this year.
1990
SC/APC Connectors were introduced this year
1990
SC/UPC Connectors were introduced this year
1991
Comcast acquired controlling interest in Metromedia Company’s Metrophone cellular system during this year.
1992
Ralph Roberts wins NCTA’s Distinguished Vanguard Award in what year?
1993
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
IPv6 has been an IETF standard since this year.
1995
Brian Roberts was named National Cable & Telecommunications Association chairman in this year.
1995
What year was the MPEG-2 standard established?
1995
The year we added Internet access and telephony over cable, which was legalized by the US government.
1996
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 and entrepreneur Ed Snider form Comcast-Spectacor, a sports venture, which owns the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and the NBA Philadelphia 76ers and operates hundreds of entertainment venues across the country, at the time.
1996
In what year did MSNBC launch?
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
DOCSIS 1.0 was released this year
1997
The new channel Style Network, dedicated to style, fashion and design, launched during this year.
1998
“Will & Grace” joined the NBC Thursday lineup, encouraging a shift American culture about LGBTQ+ equality in this year.
1998
What year was the MPEG-4 standard established?
1998
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
Comcast founder Ralph Roberts was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame in this year.
2000
This was the first year of Comcast Cares Day.
2001
What year did CTJ start?
2001
Comcast launches Comcast High-Speed Internet.
2002
Brian Roberts named CEO of Comcast
2002
Comcast begins offering HD service
2002
When was the 1st CTJ National Championship game?
2002
Focus Features is founded
2002
It was in this year that Focus Features, our independent film production and distribution company, was founded.
2002
DOCSIS 2.0 was released this year
2002
What year did Comcast launch Video On Demand?
2003
Comcast.net is launched
2003
Julian Brodsky is inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.
2003
What year did CTJ relocate to Charleston, SC?
2004
Brian Roberts is named one of America’s Best CEOs by Institutional Investor magazine.
2004
The year the first MoCA 1.0 field tests took place.
2005
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
MoCA first used/tested
2005
Comcast Business Services launches for small businesses with less than 20 employees.
2006
Brian Roberts is inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.
2006
Comcast Business started in this year
2006
The year Comcast launches service for small businesses with fewer than 10 employees
2006
The year we added out-of-the-home television viewing over the Internet and on mobile devices.
2007
In what year did the Comcast Center in Philadelphia open?
2008
Comcast reaches 10 billion On Demand views.
2008
When did Beyond School Walls, where youth learn digital inclusion and workforce readiness skills in the context of one-to-one mentoring relationships, launch?
2008
What year Watchtower Launched?
2008
Comcast becomes the nation’s largest Internet service provider.
2009
What year did the FCC require all high-powered NTSC broadcasters to shut down their analog transmitters?
2009
The year MoCA Home 2.0 was introduced.
2010
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
Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens
2010
This is the year Comcast Business added Mid- Market. Comcast Business portfolio expanded to include Ethernet and Advanced voice
2010
Since its inception, Internet Essentials has connected a cumulative total of more than 10 million low-income Americans to the power of the Internet at home in this year
2011
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 what year was the Assistive Technology Grant Fund established?
2011
Brian Roberts demonstrates the first 1 gigabit connection over a live broadband network at the Consumer Electronics Show by downloading close to nine hours of content in about 90 seconds.
2011
NBCUniversal and affiliates become 100% owners of Universal Studios theme parks in Orlando, FL
2011
The year we added multi-screen viewing.
2012
In this year, Comcast begins national launch of X1, the next-generation cloud-enabled television platform, and introduces the X1 Remote Control app.
2012
Universal Films celebrates centennial
2012
What year was the centennial celebration for Universal Films?
2012
Comcast and NBCUniversal deliver first multiplatform Olympics to American viewers, streaming every event live online.
2012
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
When was the 1st National Championship held in Orlando, FL?
2013
It was in this year that NBCUniversal won the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games through 2032.
2014
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
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
ComcastNow launched
2015
Universal shatters Hollywood records
2015
It was in this year that Universal became the 1st studio to have three $1B movies in a single year and the only one to reach $4B at the international box office.
2015
This is the year Comcast Business added Enterprise and managed services
2015
The year MoCA Home 2.0 Bonded was introduced.
2016
The year MoCA Home 2.5 was introduced.
2016
Netflix launched on the X1 in what year?
2016
What year was the 1st CTJ game televised?
2016
Comcast Corporation purchases additional 24 percent stake in Comcast Spectacor, giving the company full ownership of the Wells Fargo Center, Spectra businesses, and the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers.
2016
The Rio Olympics largest, successful media event in history
2016
The Sky Q set top box launched in the UK in this year.
2016
The year MoCA Access 2.5 was introduced.
2017
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
This is the year Comcast Business upgraded to DOCSIS 3.1 and Gig- speed Internet
2017
The year MoCA Home 3.0 was introduced.
2018
The Comcast Technology Center opened in this year.
2018
Comcast acquired 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
PyeongChang Olympics available in 4K
2018
This is the year ActiveCore and SD-WAN launched
2018
Project Genesis started this year
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
This platform, formerly known as Flex, leveraged our X1 technology to provide a 4K streaming experience in what year?
2019
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
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
It was in this year, that Peacock launched nationally?
2020
Comcast RISE was established as a response to COVID-19 in this year
2020
The year MoCA Link 2.5 was introduced.
2021
The Self Protection Xfinity Home security tier was introduced in this year
2021
Comcast Introduces XiOne: “ A New 4K, WiFi 6 Global Streaming TV Device”
2021
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
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
With nearly six billion minutes consumed across NBC Olympics Digital, Peacock, and social media platforms, The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 becomes the most streamed Olympics in history.
2021
This is the year Comcast acquired Masergy
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
This was the year that Comcast launched our yearlong volunteerism program, Team UP, which takes the place of Comcast Cares Day.
2022
Xfinity Home received the highest score in a tie in the J.D. Power Home Security Satisfaction Study for this year
2023
Live TV, free ad-supported TV streaming, and subscription on-demand service on Now TV launched for Xfinity internet customers
2023
In what year are the next Olympics?
2026
NBCUniversal has the rights to the Olympic Games until what year?
2032
When does Comcast plan on going Carbon Neutral?
2035
Comcast’s goal is to reach carbon neutrality by this year
2035
The history of fiber optics can be traced back as far as this century
1700s
The decade black and white television sets became available for purchase.
1930s
L.A. has hosted the Olympics two other times, in what years?
1932 and 1984
This is what year and where the history of CATV networks started
1948, Mahanoy City, PA
PBX began to show up in businesses in this decade
1950s
The decade color television sets were introduced.
1950s
The decade TV remotes were introduced.
1950s
The decade laser transmitters, receivers, and fiber optic cable began replacing hardline coax cable between the source and neighborhood distribution systems.
1980s
The decade wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) allowing parallel data paths on the same fiber was added to our network.
1980s
When was the 1st CTJ tied Nationals game?
2002 / the 1st Nationals Finals game
The decade plasma, flat panel, and LCD technologies allowed the making of thinner TVs.
2010s
