Comcast is splitting into separate broadband and entertainment companies, a move seen as a final admission that its long-running strategy of bundling content with distribution has failed. The breakup follows years of Wall Street pressure and serves as the latest cautionary tale for media conglomerates.
The tape Decoder with Nilay Patel · Jul 9
“This big split feels like the company finally admitted that it never really had that answer and capitulated to Wall Street's demands.”
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WSJ Tech News Briefing · TNB Tech Minute: Comcast to Split Media And Connectivity BusinessesJun 29
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