Comcast History(EH*10/23) Flashcards

1
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Beta test of Xfinity Stream announced

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2015

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2
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Comcast founded by Ralph Roberts with the purchase of American Cable Systems

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1963

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3
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10Gbps of private network service to the Microsoft cloud

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2011

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4
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Comcast marks 1 billion VOD views

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2005

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5
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Xfinity TV Go app launched

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2013

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6
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Xfinity Home Security is unveiled

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2010

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7
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Gigabit Pro rollout begins

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2015

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8
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Triple Play is introduced

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2005

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9
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On Demand is introduced

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2003

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10
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What year was the Comcast and Netflix agreement made

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2014

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11
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Xfi Launched

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2017

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12
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Comcast Cares Day launched

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2001

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13
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Streampix launched

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2012

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14
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Brian Roberts elected President of Comcast Corporation

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1990

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15
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Partnered with Walmart to offer Triple Play in Walmart connection centers

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2006

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16
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Acquired remaining 49% stake of GE equity in NBCU

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2013

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17
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Comcast-Spectacor launched / Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers acquired

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1996

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18
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Any room On Demand is introduced

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2008

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19
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Dan Aaron named Chairman of National Cable & Telecommunications Association (Originally known as National Cable & Television Association)

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1976

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20
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Xhome Control is launched

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2013

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21
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X1 launched

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2012

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22
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Comcast and NBCUniversal deliver first multiplatform Olympics to American viewers, streaming every event live online

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2012

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23
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Comcast.net launched

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2003

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24
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Comcast acquires remaining 49% stake of Universal Japan

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2017

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25
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Dan Aaron inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame

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2002

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26
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Comcast University launches

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1999

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27
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NBCU completes Dreamworks acquisition for 3.8B

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2016

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28
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Comcast introduces HBO

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1977

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29
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Comcast marks first public stock offering on NASDAQ under CMCSA ticker symbol

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1972

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30
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What city was the first CommTech Jeopardy national competition held?

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Nashville

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31
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NASCAR and Comcast announce an agreement that will make Xfinity brand the title sponsor of NASCAR Nationwide Series through 2024

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2014

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32
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Julian Brodsky inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame

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2003

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33
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Comcast Launches G4

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2002

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34
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Comcast and GE announce they have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (51% Comcast/49% GE owned but managed by Comcast) for NBC Universal and other networks

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2009

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35
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In 2013, this enabled people with disabilities to interact with mainstream mobile, online, and desktop user interfaces, including the first talking program guide

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Comcast Accessibility Lab

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36
Q

Universal Caller ID

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2009

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37
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Digital TV launches

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1997

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38
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DVR is released

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2003

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39
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In 2010, Comcast Interactive Capital and the NBCUniversal Peacock Equity Fund combined to create what?

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Comcast Ventures

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40
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Ralph Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame

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2000

41
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LIFT Labs launched to help startups with new innovations in media

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2017

42
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Comcast celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary

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1988

43
Q

Comcast SportsNet is formed

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1996

44
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Latino Triple Play launched

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2012

45
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Brian Roberts inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame

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2006

46
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Triple Play SIK is introduced

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2011

47
Q

In this year Comcast surpassed 10 million CDV subscribers

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2013

48
Q

HULU launches , joint venture with NBCU and News Corp

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2008

49
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Brian Roberts named Chairman of Comcast Corporation

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2004

50
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X1 customers are able to use their voice remote to cast votes for The Voice

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2017

51
Q

NBCUniversal completes purchase and renames 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Comcast Center

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2015

52
Q

On January 28, Formed NBCU with GE

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2011

53
Q

In what year did Carl Laemmle found Universal Films?

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1912

54
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PBS Kids Sprout

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2005

55
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Dave Watson named President and CEO Comcast Cable

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2017

56
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Comcast Launches HDTV

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2002

57
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Comcast Business Services launches for small businesses with less than 20 employees

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2006

58
Q

Xfinity Security App becomes available

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2011

59
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Fandango agreement acquired

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2007

60
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Comcast Center opens as nation’s tallest LEED certified building

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2008

61
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machineQ, Comcast’s enterprise Internet of Things service, expands to 12 US markets

A

2017

62
Q

What year was CommTech Jeopardy launched?

A

2001

63
Q

Xfinity On Campus is introduced

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2014

64
Q

What year was the Golf Channel launched

A

1995

65
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Internet Essentials launched

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2011

66
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Style Network launches

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1998

67
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American Cable Systems is renamed and Incorporated in PA

A

1969

68
Q

RealTime Assist launched

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2017

69
Q

In 1996, Comcast and which iconic entrepreneur joined together to create Comcast Spectacor?

A

Ed Snyder

70
Q

Xfinity Mobile launched

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2017

71
Q

Digital Voice is launched

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2005

72
Q

X1 Voice remote is introduced

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2015

73
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High Speed Internet launches

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2002

74
Q

DOCSIS 3.1-based internet launched in ( ATL, CHI, NASH, DET)

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2017

75
Q

Comcast unveils Xfinity as new brand for technology platforms

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2010

76
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Comcast enters the cellular telephone field with the acquisition of American Cellular Network Corporation (AMCELL) / Comcast Cellular Communications division is formed

A

1988

77
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Comcast and ATT Broadband complete their $47.5 billion merger, becoming the largest cable company in the US with 21.4 million subscribers

A

2002

78
Q

Xfinity Wireless Gateway launched

A

2013

79
Q

Brian Roberts received his first training as installer in company’s Westmoreland Cable System

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1975

80
Q

X1 talking Guide is introduced

A

2015

81
Q

Comcast named TEAM USA Champion Series through 2020 by Olymplic Committee

A

2017

82
Q

NetFlix launched on X1

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2016

83
Q

In what year was the Comcast Customer Guarantee introduced to our customers?

A

2009

84
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Comcast began its leadership in sports programming as an original investor in what channel in 1994, and became a majority owner in 2003?

A

The Golf Channel

85
Q

Brian Roberts demonstrates the first 1 gigabit connection over a live broadband network at the Consumer Electronics Show by downloading close to 9 hrs of content in about 90 seconds

A

2011

86
Q

Xfinity TV Stream App launched

A

2017

87
Q

Brian Roberts named CEO of Comcast Corporation

A

2002

88
Q

What is the CommTech Trophy named?

A

The Founders Trophy

89
Q

Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in Universal Hollywood

A

2016

90
Q

Universal Islands of Adventure debuts Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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2010

91
Q

Comcast and Sunrun Inc announce an agreement to make smart solar energy and storage solutions available to consumers

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2017

92
Q

Universal Orlando Resort opens Diagon Alley

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2014

93
Q

Comcast becomes Largest internet Service Provider

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2009

94
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Comcast NBCU coverage of RIO games in Brazil becomes largest media event in history

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2016

95
Q

Comcast Ventures was founded by Julian Brodsky

A

1999

96
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Comcast reaches 10 billion On Demand views.

A

2008

97
Q

What year did Sky Launch?

A

1989

98
Q

What are the three critical components of being Cyber Savvy?

A

Protect, Detect, Respond