Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), announced today the findings of its Internet safety and security survey to assess the general knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among U.S. adults and teens. One of the highlights in the independent nationwide survey revealed that although 95 percent of parents believe it is just as important to talk about online safety issues with their children as it is to talk about sex education and the risks associated with drugs and alcohol, only 65 percent have actually had that discussion.

To help parents initiate these conversations with their children as they progress through different developmental stages – teens, tweens, school-age children and preschoolers, Comcast is raising awareness about new discussion guides created by Dr. Michael Rich, Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston. The results of the survey and the new guides come as the nation recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness month in October.

“As the nation’s largest residential Internet service provider, we want to continue to provide tips and resources on ways consumers can stay safe online,” said Cathy Avgiris, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Communications and Data Services for Comcast Cable. “Some of the survey results were surprising because they showed that parents and teens may not be on the same page on a variety of online safety issues. As a result, we want to raise awareness about great resources for parents, teachers and caregivers to talk about how to be safe online with their kids or loved ones.”

Among other findings, the survey revealed that when using the Internet, 65 percent of parents say online security and safety is most important to them compared to only 46 percent of surveyed teens. This suggests teens are underestimating or are not fully aware of some of the risks associated with their online activities.

“Because a child’s exposure to and use of the Internet changes over time, it was important to create conversation starter guides for parents that represent the different stages of a child’s life,” said Dr. Rich. “For example, you can’t talk to a preschooler about the Internet the same way you would talk to a teen about the Internet. The short and simple guides that have been developed can help parents navigate talks about things like safety, the amount of time spent online and appropriate online behavior.”

The guides are available to everyone, not just Comcast customers, and can be downloaded for free at Link or at the Center for Media and Child Health website at http://www.cmch.tv.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced Comcast Business Class was named the fastest business Internet provider in the nation according to a PC Magazine reader test of the nation’s leading ISPs. The results were taken from more than 58,000 tests completed on www.speedtest.net.

According to the test, Comcast Business Class averaged download speeds of 24.13 Mbps, 39 percent better than its closest competitor.

“The results of the PC Magazine test underscore our dedication to helping small- and medium-sized businesses increase productivity and improve their bottom line through advanced communications solutions,” said Bill Stemper, President of Business Services at Comcast Corp. “Our network sets a new standard for delivering high-speed Internet service and we’re going to continue delivering the best and fastest experience to our customers.”

Through an industry-leading fiber-based IP network, Comcast Business Class offers customers a variety of speed tiers to choose from based on their unique business needs. Additionally, all Business Class internet customers receive Cloud Services by Microsoft® (valued at more than $500), a world-class productivity suite that combines Windows® SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook email powered by Microsoft Exchange Server at no additional fee. In addition, Comcast’s internet service includes Norton Business Suite™ software (up to a $490 retail value), which helps protect up to 25 PCs from viruses and spyware. There are a range of other website hosting, design features and options available as well.

Comcast Corporation, one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies, announced today that Rudy Brioché, Senior Director of External Affairs and Public Policy Counsel, will join the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Advisory Committee for Diversity in the Digital Age.

The mission of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age is to make recommendations to the FCC regarding policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries. Specifically, the Committee will focus on lowering barriers to entry to communications and related industries for historically disadvantaged men and women, exploring ways in which to ensure universal access to and adoption of broadband in historically disadvantaged communities, and creating an environment that enables employment of a diverse workforce within the communications and related industries.

This announcement builds on Brioché’s long standing dedication to work to enhance diversity within the technology community. During his tenure at Comcast, Brioché has served on the Board of the Leadership Council on Civil Rights on behalf of the company and the cable industry.  Prior to his work at Comcast, Brioché worked at the FCC where, on behalf of Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein, he worked closely with the Diversity Committee, FCC staff, and the broader diversity community to promote diversity goals within the FCC’s authority.

“Rudy Brioché is widely respected for his deep experience working with the diversity community and he will be a valuable advocate and knowledgeable asset to the Committee as the FCC works to further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries,” said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Comcast Corporation.  “Diversity plays a central role here at Comcast and we look forward to building on that legacy with today’s announcement.”

A member of the Comcast team since 2009, Brioché focuses on the development of the company’s public policy positions and legislative analysis.  Brioché came to Comcast from the FCC where he served as Legal Advisor to Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein and focused on media regulatory issues.  Before the FCC, he worked in the U.S. Senate for Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), covering Senate Commerce Committee issues including wired and wireless telecommunications, media, judiciary and small business.  Earlier in his career, Brioché served as Washington Bureau Counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and as Law Clerk to Judge Andre M. Davis of the U.S. District Court and Chief Judge Robert M. Bell of the Maryland Court of Appeals.  Brioché holds a Master Degree in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, his law degree from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced it was named the fastest Internet provider in the nation according to a PC Magazine reader test of the nation’s leading ISPs. The results were taken from more 58,000 tests completed on speedtest.net.

“The Internet has become integral to how we experience entertainment, access content, and connect with friends and family,” said Cathy Avgiris, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Communications and Data Services at Comcast. “Today’s connected home consists of multiple Internet-enabled devices used to stream movies and TV shows, play video games online and even video chat with friends across the country. These types of activities benefit from faster connection speeds and this study underscores our commitment to providing customers with the best online experience possible with Xfinity Internet.”

Comcast offers more choices for more speed to fit a variety of different customer needs, ranging from 12 Mbps to 105 Mbps. Using cutting-edge technology such as DOCSIS 3.0 and PowerBoost®, Comcast provides superfast speeds and reliable service over its fiber-based IP network. Additionally, all Xfinity Internet subscribers receive the Constant Guard™ Protection Suite, the most comprehensive online protection services available from any major ISP for a safe and secure online experience. This includes Norton™ Security Suite, Secure Backup and Share and the IDENTITY GUARD® service.

“We’re going to continue innovating and redefining the Internet experience for our customers,” added Avgiris. “Our speed demonstration of 1 gigabit per second over our private network in June proves that we’ve only just begun to tap the potential of broadband.”

Comcast’s Xfinity TV announced its fifth annual Pink Ribbon Campaign to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with Breastcancer.org. Throughout October, Xfinity TV customers can watch more than 65 educational videos on Xfinity On Demand, XfinityTV.com and through the Xfinity TV app focused on breast cancer awareness, detection and prevention, along with entertaining films and TV series that explore the impact of the illness.

“We worked with Breastcancer.org, to put together a collection of quality educational videos to help raise awareness and better educate viewers about breast cancer,” said Diana Kerekes, Vice President, Xfinity On Demand, Comcast.  “No matter the audience – woman, man, survivor, family member or friend – this collection aims to provide programming that helps inform, as well as entertain, while in the comfort and privacy of the home or on the go.”

“For the fifth year in a row, we are proud to partner with Comcast to broaden our reach in educating the public about breast health and breast cancer,” said Dr. Marisa Weiss, President and Founder of the non-profit organization, Breastcancer.org. “We hope to impact an even greater number of people by making this expert information available across many screens including TVs, computers and mobile devices.”
Xfinity TV’s Pink Ribbon Campaign programming is currently available on Xfinity On Demand and XfinityTV.com and starting October 10 will be available through the Xfinity TV app on the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch. Programming highlights include:

• Dozens of videos promoting breast cancer awareness including topics such as early detection methods, warning signs, how to reduce your chances and how to best perform breast self-exams
• Cancer & Cures: Learn what you need to know from the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center scientists who are at the forefront of breast cancer researc
• In-depth information about the illness including the different stages of breast cancer, breast cancer symptoms and risk factors and breast cancer myths debunked
• Breast Cancer: The Path of Wellness & Healing: an educational and inspirational documentary featuring notable breast cancer survivors and America’s premier cancer doctors
• Lifetime original films such as Five directed by Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and others, Matters of Life & Dating, Living Proof and more
• Special breast cancer-themed episodes of HBO’s Sex and the City and Showtime’s The L Word
  
• Music Choice – featuring songs by award-winning musicians and breast cancer survivors such as Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Kylie Minogue and Anastacia
• Pink Trivia – this series tests viewer’s knowledge on important breast health issues and ways in which celebrity survivors have faced the disease
• Exercise TV – stretching and strengthening techniques

Comcast Ventures, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), announced today that it has formed a new portfolio company, CTI Towers, Inc., which will own, operate, and develop telecommunications towers throughout the United States. CTI Towers is launching with a portfolio of approximately 800 towers that were previously owned and operated by Comcast Cable subsidiaries. Headquartered in Boston, CTI Towers will actively lease tower space to wireless operators and other tenants, creating additional tower capacity for rapidly evolving businesses and technologies across the U.S.

Comcast Ventures also announced it has named Anthony F. Peduto CEO of CTI Towers. Mr. Peduto previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of Optasite, a company that engaged in the acquisition and development of telecommunications tower sites, and Vice President of the West and Northeast regions of American Tower Corporation, a leading provider of wireless and broadcast towers worldwide.

“Consumers are increasingly relying on their mobile devices and consuming high bandwidth applications, such as streaming video, requiring a next generation of wireless communications infrastructure,” said Dave Zilberman, Principal at Comcast Ventures. “Newly formed CTI Towers will work with mobile operators and other service providers to improve the quality of the wireless network experience to their customers by leveraging the extensive footprint of urban and suburban towers in CTI’s portfolio. With Tony Peduto’s significant experience managing and developing towers and his deep understanding of the tower business, CTI is well positioned to aggressively support the build-out of new wireless networks.”

“As a new entrant with an extensive portfolio of un-leased tower space, CTI Towers will offer a coherent solution for mobile operators that are looking for suppliers offering an extensive regional portfolio of sites to improve their coverage,” said Mr. Peduto.  “CTI Towers will expeditiously cater to customer requirements with an experienced team of dedicated tower professionals.”

omcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies, today announced an expanded distribution agreement with nuvoTV, an English-language general entertainment network targeting American Latinos and fans of Latino culture.

The agreement follows an announcement last month that Comcast has expanded the reach of eight other Hispanic networks and exceeded a public commitment made as part of its deal to acquire NBCUniversal. The entertainment provider pledged to increase the distribution of at least three networks that are American Latino-controlled or that target the Latino community by at least 10 million digital subscribers. The agreement with nuvoTV (formerly Sí TV) is part of Comcast’s continuing effort to bring Latino-themed programming to its customers.

“We are excited to add nuvoTV to our list of expanded networks,” said David Jensen, Vice President of Content Acquisition for Comcast Cable. “With this latest distribution agreement, our expansion program will be offering Hispanic programming to an additional 17 million homes, exceeding our 10 million-home commitment by 70 percent. Comcast appreciates all the help we received from our partners to make this effort a success.”

The increased carriage for nuvoTV will be achieved by expanding the channel onto the Digital Preferred tier on select systems and by launching the network on the Digital Preferred tier in new markets. Comcast has plans to offer nuvoTV to digital subscribers in Atlanta, Chicago, Jacksonville, FL, Seattle, Southwest Florida, the Twin Cities and the Washington, D.C. area. Comcast, which serves almost 23 million video customers across the United States, provides more than 60 Hispanic or Spanish-language networks on most of its major cable systems.

“Our target audience of bi-cultural Latinos is today’s leading force of cultural change and economic growth in the U.S.,”

said Michael Schwimmer, Chief Executive Officer of nuvoTV.  “We are proud to be partnering with Comcast to more widely serve this burgeoning segment of their customer base with culturally relevant entertainment.”

NuvoTV provides a broad range of English-language programming created for American bi-cultural Latinos. The network is committed to providing high-quality, groundbreaking entertainment that engages and connects with this powerful audience in their language of choice. The network’s signature series include the reality/competition series, Model Latina; pop culture comedy series Latino 101; PastPort, which chronicles Latinos’ powerful journey of self discovery as they return to their homeland for the first time; and Operation Osmin, which gives viewers a chance to view how celebrity trainer Osmin Hernandez transforms the lives and bodies of everyday people.

Growing the reach of nuvoTV is the latest in a series of steps Comcast has taken to increase the availability of Hispanic programming. In April, Comcast announced that it is taking the first steps to launch ten new independent channels over the next eight years. Of the ten channels, two will be operated by American Latino programmers and two will be owned in substantial part by American Latinos. Since 2009, the cable operator has increased the available number of Hispanic On Demand choices by more than 200 percent to nearly 650 choices.