Editing Comcast

{{Infobox Company
| name = Comcast Corporation
| image =
| image_caption = Comcast Center
| type = Publicly traded (NASDAQ: CMCSA)
| industry = Telecommunications, media, entertainment
| address = One Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard
| neighborhood = Center City
| coordinates = 39.9545,-75.1687
| phone =
| website = https://www.comcastcorporation.com
| established = 1963
| founder = Ralph Roberts
| ceo = Brian Roberts
| employees = 180,000+
| revenue = $116+ billion
| status = Active
}}

'''Comcast Corporation''' is a global '''telecommunications and media conglomerate''' headquartered in [[Philadelphia]], and the '''largest company by revenue*** based in the city. Founded in '''1963*** by '''Ralph Roberts*** as a small cable television operator in Tupelo, Mississippi, Comcast has grown into one of the world's largest media companies, owning '''NBCUniversal***, '''Sky***, '''Universal Pictures***, and operating the nation's largest cable television and home internet provider. The company's Philadelphia headquarters in the '''Comcast Center*** and '''Comcast Technology Center*** dominate the city's skyline and represent Philadelphia's evolution from a manufacturing center to a corporate headquarters city.<ref name="comcast-official">{{cite web |url=https://www.comcastcorporation.com |title=Comcast Corporation |publisher=Comcast |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Origins (1963) ===

'''Ralph Roberts*** founded Comcast in '''1963''':

'''Beginning:'''
* Purchased small cable system in Tupelo, Mississippi
* Named '''American Cable Systems***
* Renamed Comcast (Communications + Broadcast)
* Moved headquarters to Philadelphia

=== Growth Through Acquisition ===

Comcast grew through strategic acquisitions:

'''Key deals:'''
* '''1988***: Storer Communications
* '''2002***: AT&T Broadband ($72 billion)
* '''2011***: NBCUniversal (51% from GE)
* '''2013***: Remaining 49% of NBCUniversal
* '''2018***: Sky (European pay TV)

=== From Cable to Media Empire ===

'''Transformation:'''
* 1960s-1990s: Cable television operator
* 2000s: Largest cable company
* 2010s: Media and entertainment conglomerate
* Present: Global media company

== Business Segments ==

=== Cable Communications ===

'''Xfinity*** brand:

* Cable television
* High-speed internet
* Home phone
* Home security (Xfinity Home)

Largest cable provider in the United States.

=== NBCUniversal ===

'''Media and entertainment:'''

* '''NBC*** broadcast network
* ***CNBC***, ***MSNBC***, ***USA***, ***Bravo*** cable networks
* '''Universal Pictures*** film studio
* '''Universal Theme Parks***
* '''Peacock*** streaming service

=== Sky ===

'''European operations:'''

* United Kingdom
* Italy
* Germany
* Pay television and broadband

== Philadelphia Headquarters ==

=== Comcast Center ===

'''One Comcast Center*** (2008):

* 58 stories, 974 feet
* Tallest building in Philadelphia (until 2018)
* Architecture by Robert A.M. Stern
* LEED Gold certified

=== Comcast Technology Center ===

'''Two Comcast Center*** (2018):

* 60 stories, 1,121 feet
* '''Tallest building in Philadelphia***
* Architecture by Foster + Partners
* Four Seasons Hotel inside
* State-of-the-art technology

=== The Lobby Experience ===

'''Comcast Experience:'''

* Massive LED video wall in Comcast Center lobby
* 2,000 square feet
* Public art installation
* Seasonal displays

== Leadership ==

=== The Roberts Family ===

'''Family leadership:'''

* '''Ralph Roberts*** - Founder (1920-2015)
* '''Brian Roberts*** - Chairman and CEO (Ralph's son)
* Family control through super-voting shares

=== Corporate Culture ===

'''Philadelphia connection:'''
* Committed to Philadelphia headquarters
* Major local employer
* Community involvement
* Civic leadership

== Economic Impact ==

=== Philadelphia's Largest Company ===

'''By revenue:'''
* $116+ billion annually
* Fortune 50 company
* Largest employer among Fortune 500 in Philadelphia
* Economic anchor

=== Employment ===

'''Jobs:'''
* 180,000+ employees worldwide
* Thousands in Philadelphia region
* Headquarters jobs
* Regional operations

=== Civic Involvement ===

'''Community presence:'''
* Major philanthropic donor
* Arts and culture support
* Education initiatives
* Civic leadership

== Criticism and Controversy ==

=== Customer Service ===

'''Reputation issues:'''
* Customer service complaints
* Billing concerns
* Monopoly criticism
* Regulatory challenges

=== Net Neutrality ===

'''Policy debates:'''
* Net neutrality positions
* Regulatory advocacy
* Industry influence

=== Market Power ===

'''Competition concerns:'''
* Dominant cable position
* Vertical integration questions
* Acquisition scrutiny

== Industry Position ==

=== Competition ===

'''Competitive landscape:'''
* Streaming services (Netflix, Disney+)
* Other cable/telecom (Charter, AT&T)
* Cord-cutting trends
* Technology disruption

=== Adaptation ===

'''Response to change:'''
* Peacock streaming service
* Broadband focus
* Content investment
* Technology innovation

== Philadelphia Connection ==

=== Why Philadelphia ===

'''Headquarters commitment:'''
* Roberts family connection
* Talent pool
* East Coast location
* Business environment

=== Skyline Transformation ===

'''Visual impact:'''
* Two tallest buildings in city
* Modern skyline definition
* Corporate presence visible
* Philadelphia icon

=== Sports ===

'''Sports ownership:'''
* Comcast Spectacor (subsidiary)
* Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
* Wells Fargo Center
* Sports business presence

== See Also ==
* [[Comcast Center]]
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]
* [[Wells Fargo Center]]
* [[Philadelphia Flyers]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.comcastcorporation.com Comcast Corporation]
* [https://www.xfinity.com Xfinity]
* [https://www.nbcuniversal.com NBCUniversal]

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