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Charter Communications (CHTR) and Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) have announced Marcien Jenckes as the head of their new streaming platform joint venture. This initiative aims to develop a next-generation streaming platform with branded 4K devices and smart TVs. Comcast will contribute its Flex streaming platform and XClass TV business, while Charter will invest $900 million over multiple years. Jenckes is expected to leverage his extensive experience in the media industry to lead this project. The joint venture is independent of both companies' broadband and cable video businesses.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 27, 2022, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on July 6, 2022. This move reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Comcast unveils a new advertising campaign featuring Ed Helms, promoting its Xfinity Internet and showcasing the capabilities of supersonic WiFi. The ads depict Helms leveraging ultra-fast speeds to achieve unmatched productivity, alongside Evander Holyfield emphasizing Xfinity's cybersecurity features. The campaign highlights key offerings, including gig-speed WiFi, advanced online security, and improved connectivity for multiple devices. With 57 million customer relationships, Comcast aims to deliver a comprehensive entertainment and connectivity experience through its various brands.

Comcast announces enhancements to its Internet Essentials Plus program coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

The program offers a service for $29.95 monthly, providing 100 Mbps speed and unlimited data, with the potential for free connectivity when combined with the $30 ACP credit.

Additionally, Comcast is investing $1 billion through Project UP to advance digital equity, partnering with non-profits to support broadband access and skills development.

The Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo have launched the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative, offering $635K in grants to 20 organizations for digital skills training aimed at enhancing workforce opportunities for thousands of Latinos. This initiative addresses the significant digital skills gap, with Latinos making up 35% of workers lacking digital skills. The program will also create Digital Career Centers and a Latino Center of Digital Skills Excellence to support long-term digital workforce development.

On May 24, 2022, Mike Cavanagh, CFO of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA), will present at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. The event starts at 10:50 A.M. Eastern Time and will be broadcast live on Comcast's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com. An on-demand replay will be accessible shortly after the presentation concludes.

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Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced that CEO Dave Watson will speak at the 9th Annual MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit on May 18, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. A live webcast will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website, with an on-demand replay shortly after the event. Comcast, a global media and technology company, focuses on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming, connecting with 57 million customer relationships across the U.S. and Europe.

The Hispanic Federation, in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, launched the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative, distributing $635,000 in grants to 20 Latino-led nonprofits. This initiative aims to enhance digital skills training for the Latino community, addressing the digital divide where 35% of Latino workers lack digital skills. The program will train over 6,000 Latinos and create a Latino Center of Digital Skills Excellence for ongoing workforce development support.

Comcast recently showcased its advancements in 10G technology at CableLabs in Denver, achieving download speeds exceeding 8 Gbps and upload speeds over 5 Gbps. This demonstration highlighted the company's capabilities in delivering multigigabit symmetrical speeds using existing infrastructure. With the launch of a 10G-enabled Virtualized Cable Modem Termination System (vCMTS), Comcast aims for enhanced reliability and adaptability in next-gen networks. These advancements are expected to revolutionize Internet access not just in limited areas but on a broader scale, enhancing user experience worldwide.