Comcast Roundup: RightNetwork to be based in Philly, net neutrality affects Comcat stock and More

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DEFINITE READS

The Associated Press reports that actor Kelsey Grammer is “an investor and public face” of proposed politically-conservative-leaning RightNetwork, which aso has investment from Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider and drew buzz in April for incorrectly being associated with Comcast partnering.
Philly Tech News reports that Red Tettemer is handling the network’s PR and that it will be based in Philadelphia. That has since been confirmed.
Multichannel News reports that Comcast has launched a customer service text-messaging service dubbed “Comcast4U.”
Below, what net neutrality means for Comcast stock, a charitable mood and more.

MIGHT BE OF INTEREST

The Wrap reports on the charitable mood Comcast has taken on in lobbying for regulatory approval for its acquisition of NBCU. H/T Philly Tech News
Investing Daily gives a take on what the FCC battle over ‘net neutrality’ means for broadband company stocks, including Comcast.
Crunchgear reports that Comcast has joined forces with Novatel to provide USB modems for mobile broadband.

GIVE A GLANCE

Marketwatch houses a press release announcing that former Dell executive Cynthia Hook is taking over as Senior Vice President and General Auditor.
The York Daily Record reports that Comcast has upgraded its DVR programming in that Central Pennsylvania area. H/T PTN
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