Corporate
2019 Year In Review
Corporate
2019 Year In Review
Jan 31, 2020
2019 was a fantastic year for our company, thanks to the hard work of our talented teams, who achieved incredible accomplishments and milestones.
We are proud of all of our successes, as Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts discussed in his 2019 Letter to Shareholders, and we're thrilled to share some of the highlights from this year with you here.
January
Xfinity Internet: Comcast launches Xfinity xFi Advanced Security to protect WiFi-connected devices in the home
Sky: Sky Ocean Rescue and World Wildlife Fund launch a renewed campaign to encourage people to reduce their plastic usage
Xfinity Internet: Comcast announces partnership with Intel to deliver faster speeds, more capacity and responsive networks for broadband customers
February
Corporate: Comcast NBCUniversal is named #3 on Fortune’s 'Best Big Companies to Work For' list
Comcast Ventures: Comcast Ventures invests in Dandelion Energy, which offers modern, cost-effective geothermal heating and cooling systems to homeowners
Film: Universal’s Green Book wins Academy Award for Best Picture
Sports: NBC Sports Group partners with Rory McIlroy to create GolfPass Digital Membership Experience
March
Xfinity: Comcast launches Xfinity Flex streaming platform for Xfinity Internet-only customers
Corporate: Comcast acquires BluVector, a developer of AI-powered cybersecurity technology
Comcast Business: Comcast Business makes X1 available to commercial customers nationwide
Comcast Spectacor: Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announce plans for a next-generation esports and entertainment arena in Philadelphia
Advertising: NBCUniversal and Sky announce the expansion of AdSmart, a global offering that will unify both companies' advanced advertising capabilities
April
Corporate: Comcast NBCUniversal is named a LinkedIn top company for the third consecutive year
Xfinity Home: Xfinity Home is named 'Best Professional Installation Security System' by CNET
May
Comcast Business: Comcast acquires Deep Blue Communications, an industry leader in engineering, installing and managing commercial WiFi networks
Community Impact: Around the world, a record 120,000+ volunteers improve communities during the 18th Annual Comcast Cares Day
Corporate: Comcast NBCUniversal moves up to #6 on DiversityInc’s 'Top 50 Companies' list
Sky: Sky Broadband Buddy launches in the U.K., allowing families to pause the internet around the home, adding to a suite of tools that keep kids safe on Sky
June
Telemundo: Telemundo serves as the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Xfinity Home: Xfinity Home introduces AI-powered pet detection filter for Xfinity cameras
Sky: Sky announces Sky Studios and soon after reveals plans to develop a major new TV and film studio in Elstree, U.K.
Xfinity TV: Comcast launches Amazon Music on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex
Parks & Resorts: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opens at Universal Orlando Resort
July
Xfinity Mobile: Xfinity Mobile expands Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to include Android-based devices
Parks & Resorts: Jurassic World – The Ride opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
Xfinity Internet: Comcast launches enhanced WiFi parental control tool for xFi customers, allowing parents to automatically pause network connectivity in the home
August
Xfinity Mobile: Xfinity Mobile enhances data options, giving customers the most flexibility to customize data plans
Parks & Resorts: Universal Orlando Resort announces its new, fourth theme park to be called Universal’s Epic Universe
Community Impact: Internet Essentials, Comcast’s low-cost, high-speed internet program, expands to include people with disabilities and seniors
September
NBC: NBC announces ‘Peacock’, a streaming service set to launch in 2020
Xfinity: Comcast makes Xfinity Flex available to Xfinity Internet-only customers at no additional cost
Xfinity TV: The Xfinity Stream app becomes available on LG Smart TVs
Sky: Sky Original Chernobyl collects three Primetime Emmys, making it the most awarded British series of the year
Comcast Spectacor: Comcast Spectacor and Wells Fargo Center host 12,000 fans for the Overwatch Grand Finals, their first global scale esports event
October
Comcast Business: Comcast Business expands managed broadband footprint into Canada
Comcast Spectacor: Wells Fargo Center completes the most impactful phase of its $265 million renovation project
LIFT Labs: Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator marks the conclusion of its second program, with pitches from 11 tech startups working on breakthroughs in connectivity, media and entertainment
Sky: Sky Italia adds Netflix to its Sky Q platform
November
Accessibility: The newly launched Xfinity X1 Eye Control earns a place on TIME’s ‘100 Best Inventions of 2019’ list
Xfinity Internet: Comcast launches WiFi scheduling tool to help parents manage screen time
Advertising: Comcast Spotlight rebrands as Effectv, emphasizing its commitment to delivering measurable results for its clients
Xfinity: A cross company effort reunites beloved characters – E.T. and Elliott – for a holiday short story receiving more than 200 million views
December
Corporate: Comcast Technology Center is recognized as one of the tallest LEED Platinum buildings in the U.S.
Telemundo: Telemundo finishes 2019 as the #1 Spanish-language network in weekday primetime among adults 18-49 for the third consecutive year
Corporate: Comcast launches its Xfinity Privacy Center, a resource for Xfinity customers, and outlines the company’s privacy commitments
Xfinity Internet: Comcast increases its total high-speed internet customers by 1.4 million in 2019 – the best result in 12 years
Xfinity Mobile: Xfinity Mobile exceeds two million subscriber lines and $1 billion in annual revenue
Accessibility: Comcast partners with NuEyes to bring the Xfinity Stream entertainment viewing experience to visually impaired customers through NuEyes virtual reality technology
Film: Universal and Focus Features have eight movies reach the number one position at the North American box office
Olympics: NBCUniversal announces it has surpassed $1 billion in national ad sales for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
