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Comcast Business Co-Hosts Webinar May 8 On Impact Of Smart Technology

PLYMOUTH - In support of Small Business Week 2019, join Comcast Business for a webinar to discuss the impact of smart technology on small business growth, productivity, and customer experience. From boutiques and consultants to neighborhood coffee shops and everything in between, many business owners have similar challenges and pain points when it comes to

By |2019-05-12T13:36:16-04:00May 1st, 2019|Entrepreneur|

Comcast Hooks You With Internet And Cable TV. Video Games Could Be Next

SAN FRANCISCO - Not too long from now, when you're ready to play your next big game, it may be on something other than Microsoft's Xbox, Sony's PlayStation or Nintendo's Switch. You might play it by connecting to a device or service coming from Apple, Google, Amazon or even Comcast. That's right, Comcast. The cable and internet giant reportedly has

By |2019-03-19T18:18:12-04:00March 17th, 2019|News|

Comcast Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company For Network Security

PHILADELPHIA - Comcast has acquired cybersecurity firm BluVector for an undisclosed amount. BluVector has developed an AI/machine learning-enabled cybersecurity detection, visibility, and containment system for network security applications. With the deal, CMCSA is not only acquiring security technology for its internal operations but also intends to support BluVector's continuing business offerings. Target Company Arlington, Virginia-based BluVector was

By |2019-03-10T14:51:04-04:00March 10th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Comcast Increases Download Speeds For Xfinity! Internet Connections

PLYMOUTH - Comcast is increasing download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier, jumping from 100 Mbps to 150Mbps, while Extreme 150 speeds are nearly doubling from 150 Mbps to 250 Mbps.  Today, about 75 percent of Comcast’s Internet customers in Michigan subscribe to one of these two tiers and will see their download speeds

By |2018-07-12T17:31:22-04:00July 11th, 2018|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

California Lawmakers Gut Net Neutrality Bills Under Pressure From Big ISPs

SACRAMENTO - California will not be the poster child for the nation's strongest set of net neutrality protections, as lawmakers in the State Assembly voted to cut many of the bill's most powerful provisions. The vote on Wednesday in a State Assembly committee hearing advanced a bill that implements some net neutrality protections, but it scaled back

By |2018-06-20T18:08:17-04:00June 20th, 2018|Internet, IoT|

IT Can Wait, Mobility Challenge, Social Media Tips, xFi Pods Spread Wi-Fi

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 4, AT&T’s Brian Norman will discuss its “It Can Wait” anti-driver distraction program. Jeff Cranson from MDOT will give more details on the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. Terry Bean from Motor City Connect will talk about social media trends. Rob Ponto from Comcast will tell us

By |2018-06-01T14:39:22-04:00June 1st, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcast - Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home

DETROIT  – Comcast on Tuesday  announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that plug into any electrical outlet, pair with either the xFi Wireless Gateway or the xFi Advanced Gateway, and help customers extend reliable WiFi coverage to hard to reach areas of their home. “Our gateway devices are incredibly powerful, but we

By |2018-05-22T19:43:54-04:00May 22nd, 2018|Announcements/New Products, IoT|

Comcast Offers 1-Gig Internet Service In Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing

PLYMOUTH- Comcast announced that its new 1 Gigabit-per-second internet service is now available to residential and business customers in Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing and their surrounding areas. Comcast’s new 1 Gigabit Internet service uses DOCSIS 3.1 technology that makes it possible for Xfinity and Comcast Business internet customers to receive gigabit speeds over the communications

By |2018-04-26T15:39:06-04:00April 26th, 2018|IoT|

Comcast Xfinity Offers 50 Virtual Channels To Savor Olympic Winter Game Coverage

ROYAL OAK - If you have Comcast Xfinity than you can watch Curling, Skating, Skiing of all sorts and dozens of other winter sports on "virtual" channels covered by NBC Sports. Really. Vito Forienza, who heads up Comcast’s TV Everywhere effort, joins M2 TechCast to provide all the details for you Winter Olympics junkies.  There

By |2018-02-18T12:35:44-05:00February 17th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|