Comcast Roundup: Xfinity is the new iPod, more channels on the way and more

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DEFINITE READS

Another week, another round of questions from Congress about the NBCU/Comcast merger. In this week’s episode, both companies deflected accusations that the merger would result in significant job losses. Also: Brian Roberts gets stuck in a well.
Thanks to its new “World of More” effort to digitize all channels, the company will�will be able to offer 30 more channels to basic subscribers.
The Inky’s Joey D�chatted with CFO Michael J. Angelakis. Among the highlights: Comcast�believes�Xfinity is to Comcast as iPod is to Apple or Windows is to Microsoft.
Below: Comcast gets a new DVR mobile app … and a new public service�announcement.

MIGHT BE WORTH YOUR TIME

Comcast is testing beefed up DNS security features. The company will have it rolled out to its own domains by Q1 2011 and to all customers by Q4 2011. (h/t Philly Tech News)
Likly in response to all those DirectTV ads, Comcast has updated its mobile DVR programming application.
Comcast-Spectacor, the company’s venue management wing, is�selling off memorabila from the soon-to-be-closed Spectrum. Among the items being offered is hockey glass autographed by members of the Flyers 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup teams. The price? $74.75.

GIVE A GLANCE

Comcast is among a handful of cable companies running PSA urging Americans to fill out their census cards.
Comcast is meeting with Hispanic advocacy groups over its proposed merger with NBCU. The meeting is just the latest of a long line of outreach efforts by the company to help speed along the controversial merger. We fully expect a visit to Technically Philly’s offices any day now.
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