Comcast to start selling Verizon mobile in early 2012, described as ‘quadruple play’ [ROUNDUP]

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• Comcast to start selling Verizon mobile early 2012 [Reuters]
• Comcast execs: Verizon deal to bring the ‘quadruple play’ [Digital Trends] — “Late last week, Verizon Wireless signed a deal to purchase 122 spectrum licenses from SpectrumCo, a joint venture between Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, for $3.6 billion. As part of the deal, which awaits approval from the Federal Communications Commission, the Comcast will now be able to sell Verizon Wireless service as part of their communications packages.”
• More on Comcast-Verizon deal [Philly Tech News] Good roundup of other voice on the deal, which is being billed as having the potential for as big an impact as any other in the industry.
• Comcast CFO: NBC Universal integration continues to go ‘really well’ [Hollywood Reporter] — Says Michael Angelakis 10 months after the deal closed. H/T PTN

• How Comcast’s Xfinity has earned nearly 1 million Facebook fans [Lost Remote]
• NBC 10 to partner with WHYY in one of four new Comcast pledged local news initiatives [Technically Philly]
• Time Warner Cable and Comcast make push into home security [Company Town: Los Angeles Times]
• Apple email users in U.S. not receiving Comcast, Roadrunner messages [Apple Insider]
• Comcast Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Spanish-Language Center of Excellence [Comcast blog]
• Comcast elevates cable systems chief Neil Smit [Company Town: Los Angeles Times] — “Comcast Corp. elevated Neil Smit to chief executive of the company’s revenue engine: Comcast Cable Communications.”
• Chamber picks Comcast’s Cohen for William Penn Award [PhillyInc: Inquirer] — The Chamber of Commerce honoring its chairman of the board David L. Cohen.
• Dump Comcast! This Cable Company is Providing Better Portfolio Service [Investor Place] — Recommend for purchasing Cablevision instead, arguing that Comcast isn’t getting the better side of the Verizon deal.
• Universal Studios Hollywood Plans ‘Harry Potter’ Attractions [Bloomberg]
• Pennsylvania Ballet Flash Dance @ Comcast Center  [Geekadelphia]

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