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Comcast is giving Netflix a run for their money with Xfinity Streampix, a new subscription video service that is launching this week for Comcast customers. Streampix will allow Xfinity video customers to instantly view over 75,000 movies and TV shows via an iPad, iPhone, PC and Mac, with Android and Xbox 360 support available in the coming year.

In addition to current video-on-demand content, Steampix will give Xfinity customers access to complete past seasons of television series like 30 Rock, The Office or Grey's Anatomy and movies like When Harry Met Sally, Ocean's Eleven and Brokeback Mountain.

At launch, Comcast's programming partners include the Disney-ABC Television Group, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Cookie Jar Entertainment.

"Xfinity TV is a one-stop source for the most video entertainment on any screen and it just keeps getting better," said Marcien Jenckes, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Video Services, Comcast. "Our goal is to consistently deliver greater value to our customers and to bring the best anytime, anywhere entertainment on multiple platforms. Streampix is another step moving TV Everywhere forward by giving customers access to an even greater library of popular choices to watch." Read more

If internet and computer costs are keeping you and your family from accessing what is now the only information resource used these days, the internet, a new program from Comcast called Internet Essentials offers high speed internet for $10/month, a laptop computer for $150, and free internet training, for families with children who receive free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

Nationwide, Comcast teamed up with the FCC to produce Internet Essentials, and six months later, the program's been a colossal success, leading to the company adding some more features. Some of these features include relaxed eligibility to include any family who qualifies for discounted lunches and swelling the catchment group by a further 300,000. It's also doubling the speed of the available connection: 3 Mbps down and 768 Kbps up and is allowing community groups to bulk-buy packages to directly supply the most impecunious households. It's also pairing up with the "connect to compete" initiative to reduce computer costs, enrich digital literacy materials and connect those outside of Comcast's core service areas.Read more

Comcast's popular Xfinity TV app officially launched this week for Android devices. The Xfinity TV app, which is free to Comcast digital subscribers, allows customers to search and find television programming -- including movies and premium cable shows -- on TV, On Demand, online or on a smartphone.

The Xfinity TV app originally debuted on the Apple iOS in November, and now, customers with Android-powered devices can also enjoy its many entertainment controls and features, including:

• Browse and discover video content from either TV listings or selections from the On Demand library in a rich user interface with colorful poster art and details.
• Use it as a TV guide so, in just a few finger taps, users can find what to watch by reviewing their TV listings and change the channel in real time.
• Program their DVRs to record TV shows, series and movies so they never miss their favorites.
• Sort content based on different filters like HD, New, Networks, or type such as Movies, Kids, or Sports.
• Search by keyword or by title A-Z in TV listings or On Demand.
• Coming soon, customers will also be able to watch On Demand TV shows, movies and other video content directly on an Android-powered device.

iPad owners who use the Comcast Xfinity service can now stream TV programs and movies On Demand directly from their device, thanks to an upgrade to the Xfinity TV app.

The free app offers streaming content from HBO, SHOWTIME, Starz, Encore, Cinemax and MoviePlex, in addition to programming from TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network and BBC America. Comcast plans to add more choices to the iPad in the months ahead.

Current programming includes: HBO's True Blood (every episode from all three seasons), Boardwalk Empire and Big Love; Showtime's Dexter, Weeds and Californication (every episode from first three seasons plus new episodes from season four); and Starz's Spartacus: Blood and Sand (season one) and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (prequel). Movies available include: Alice in Wonderland, 2012, and The Hangover; kids' movies including G-Force and Monsters vs. Aliens; Oscar winners or nominees including An Education and The Blind Side; plus a variety of romantic comedies, dramas, thrillers and horror films. Read more

The Comcast mobile application is a free downloadable app for the iPhone or iPod touch that gives customers access to all of their favorite services from Comcast including a unified inbox with Comcast.net email; visual voice mail; address book synch; real-time TV listings and trailers of movies available through Comcast On Demand.

Other features include:

• Check Comcast email and listen to home voice mail in one combined inbox.
• Read, reply, forward and compose email as well as read attachments supported by the iPhone.
• Manage voice mail messages and call logs, view voice mail in any preferred order as well as "touch" to call.
• Forward home phone calls to the iPhone from the iPhone, view call history and manage home phone settings.
• See what's on TV tonight, tomorrow or next week, including program details.
• Watch Video On Demand movie trailers.
• Synch all Universal Address Book contacts to an iPhone or iPod touch as well as the ability to add pictures to favorite contacts.

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Comcast just announced they are rolling out Comcast High-Speed 2go Wireless Data Service beginning today in Portland, Oregon. High-Speed 2go is a 4G wireless high-speed data service that provides the fast wireless Internet service via wireless data cards.

Comcast is selling two different data cards and service plans:

• Comcast High-Speed 2go Metro service uses a 4G-only data card giving customers the fastest wireless service within the 4G metro coverage area. The Metro device operates only in a 4G service footprint.
• Comcast High-Speed 2go Nationwide service delivers the fastest metro 4G service plus coast-to-coast access on Sprint’s national 3G network. The Nationwide device automatically switches between available 4G and 3G networks.

Comcast is offering bundled access to both wired and wireless internet - sold together as a "Fast Pack" for as low as $49.99 per month for one year. Both new and existing Comcast customers will be eligible for bundled pricing, with Triple Play customers receiving 4G wireless as an add-on for as low as $30 per month. Visit www.comcast.com/highspeed2go for additional pricing plans and service packages.