Comcast to warn customers about botnets through pop-ups!
Comcast has announced that they are going to test a new program that would generate alerts on their customer’s computer screen about botnets if they believe their systems are infected with malware.
These alerts would appear as pop-ups on their screen. They would be advised to visit [...]
Comcast to deliver television shows to mobile phones
Comcast has announced that they are now going to provide mobile television services to their customers of wireless internet services.
The company is also considering providing voice services which would put them in direct competition with mobile service providers in the country.
Comcast is working with Clearwire to [...]
Comcast offering 100mbps business plans in some cities
US based internet service provider Comcast has announced the launch of a new business plan.
This plan offers 100 mbps speeds to companies operating in Twin Cities region.
The company said that this is a much better alternative to traditional T1 lines used by companies.
Comcast claimed [...]
Comcast launches dead web page redirection service on their network
Comcast has announced that they have now implemented their Domain Helper program on their entire network.
This program forwards any request to a non working web page to a customized Yahoo search result page which of course also contains advertisement.
The company said that the [...]
Comcast to broadcast HBO and Cinemax online
Comcast has announced that they are all set to begin testing of online broadcast of HBO and Cinemax shows, movies and other content online.
This facility would be provided to around 5,000 subscriber households on a trial basis in the coming weeks.
This would be the first time that [...]
Comcast OnDemand announced
US based cable service provider Comcast has announced their latest service named Comcast OnDemand.
This service is sort of an Video on Demand service that works through Cable.
Users would be able to access media content like network and cable shows, movies as per their time schedule.
Comcast said that the service would [...]
Comcast testing free wi-fi services in New Jersey
US based cable industry giant Comcast has reportedly started testing of their Wi-Fi services in New Jersey.
They have installed the hardware in around 100 New Jersey Transit commuter rail stations and parking lots.
The company is offering wireless internet surfing speeds of up to 1.5 mbps.
This service [...]
Comcast testing out free wi-fi service for cable subscribers
Comcast has announced that they are testing providing free wi-fi service to their subscribers in parts of New Jersey.
Cablevision Systems is already providing a similar service in several regions including Long Island, Connecticut and Westchester.
Comcast is aiming to complete the roll out of this service [...]
Comcast set to offer bandwidth tracking tool to customers
US based internet service provider Comcast recently confirmed that they are placing a 250-gigabyte-per-month cap on bandwidth usage.
Inside sources are now pointing out that the company would soon offer an online bandwidth tracking tool to its customers.
This would enable the users to keep a check [...]
Clearwire in a deal with Sprint for Wimax network
Sprint Nextel and Clearwire are forming a new collaborative entity that would establish a nationwide WiMAX network.
The two companies are supported in this initiative from major IT giants including Intel, Google and three cable operators.
The deal was originally announced in May this year.
This newly formed [...]
