Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year.

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.

Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their distributor.

Comcast has blacked out 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports, escalating a contract dispute with their distributor.

Comcast is going to offer a monthly credit to Xfinity customers who lost Bally Sports Detroit overnight.

Comcast Xfinity customers will no longer be able to watch the Tigers after the company abruptly dropped Bally Sports Detroit in the middle of the night.

The Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore rules to prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others — for instance, by slowing or blocking certain content or by offering higher speeds to customers willing to pay extra.

Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week.

Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service.

The initiative aims to support the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.

Shares are higher in Asia after Wall Street rallied to its best day since January.

Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, parent company Comcast announced Sunday.

A Detroit man was scammed out of $343 when trying to pay his internet bill after business hours.

Community members are coming together to help bridge the digital divide in the city of Detroit.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit Housing Commission, Focus HOPE, Matrix Human Services

The owner of a Detroit business is adapting to the pandemic thanks to a grant from Comcast.

DETROIT – Comcast has created a program aimed specifically at minority-owned small businesses. READ: More business coverageStarting a small business as a Black woman is an uphill battle, according to studies done by CNBC and American Express. Comcast said it saw the disparities in funding and last fall created the RISE Investment Grant program. The program is specifically for Black, indigenous and people of color who own businesses in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. “Small businesses that are in need.”The first round of funding was offered last fall.

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. “An internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved," said spokesman Rich Young in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. Comcast, another major internet service provider, said it had not observed problems with its network Tuesday. AT&T said it does not supply home internet in the northeast and customers were not affected.

DETROIT – Through donations from an anonymous donor and Comcast, the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Public Safety Foundation are spreading some holiday cheer. They are holding their annual Sergeant Santa event that aims to help more than 50 families across Detroit during the holiday season. At least two families from each Detroit precinct and additional families around the city will receive toys, clothes and other items. During these historic times, our dedication to serving and helping the residents of Detroit can make an extraordinary impact. Detroit police chief James CraigThe other partners who helped out with the event include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, the Detroit Tigers, Kroger, and WWJ News Radio 950.

DETROIT – The Detroit Rescue Mission’s Genesis House II is doing amazing things for women and children in Detroit without a place to call home. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the shelter could have easily closed, but instead they stayed open and found new ways to help by offering job training, virtual education for children and more. The computer lab upgrade is a part of a Comcast program called Lift Zones, which aims to help bridge the digital divide in Michigan. Since 2018, more than $5 million has been put into the program, creating hundreds of Wifi-connected zones nationwide. For more information on the Detroit Rescue Mission, or to donate, click here.

Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

So now Peacock, which launches Wednesday, is hoping that blaring free in an ad campaign for the service will entice viewers wary of adding yet another video subscription to their stack, even in todays stay-at-home world. It has a free tier and a $5-a-month paid tier with more video. Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and short-video service Quibi have all launched over the past year. As a Comcast internet customer, she could get Peacock for free, so she did. HBO Max did not reply to a question about its subscriber count since launch.

Comcast settled a long-running a long-running racial discrimination dispute with black media mogul Byron Allen, agreeing to add three of Allen's channels to its cable packages. Allen sued Comcast for $20 billion in 2015 for refusing to carry seven of his networks, saying it was because of his race. The case made it to the Supreme Court, which in Marc h reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Allen. The Supreme Court said Allen had to show race was the decisive factor in Comcast's decision not to offer him a contract, not one of several factors. Comcast said it would put the full weight of our companys media resources behind highlighting Black voices and Black stories.

DETROIT – A Comcast worker was shot while standing on the porch of a home Friday in Detroit, police said. Police initially said the man was in his truck, but later said that wasn’t the case. According to police, the 58-year-old man was at the home in the 20000 block of Rowe Street on the east side at about 4:45 p.m. when a man in a black newer model Dodge Durango drove by and shot at him. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Locast, a non-profit streaming service, has countersued Disney's ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast's NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. NEW YORK - Locast, a non-profit streaming service, has countersued Disney's ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast's NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. Their lawsuit named Locast founder David Goodfriend and his non-profit advocacy group, Sports Fans Coalition NY, Inc., which operates the service as the defendants. The case cites an April meeting between executives at YouTube TV, Google's paid streaming service, and Locast. This isn't the first time a streaming service has fought against the networks.

Comcast will hold a hiring event on Saturday, April 13, with two sessions. The first session will begin at 11 a.m. and a second session will begin at 4 p.m. at the companys Heartland Region Headquarters. Comcast is looking for area candidates to fill more than 32 positions as inbound sales representatives. Qualified candidates must have the ability to build a rapport, have strong communication and excellent customer service skills. Prior to the event, all participants must RSVP through this link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plymouth-spring-inbound-sales-kickoff-career-fair-tickets-57835176570

Net Neutrality is the internet’s guiding principle: It preserves our right to communicate freely online. Big phone and cable companies and their lobbyists filed suit almost as soon as the Net Neutrality rules were adopted. The vote for net neutrality in 2015 was also along party lines, but Democrats dominated then. The attempt to repeal net neutrality has triggered protests from consumer groups and internet companies. Google said in a statement that net neutrality rules "are working well for consumers and we're disappointed in the proposal announced today."