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fact sheet Comcast Corporation

overview

Comcast Corporation is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, with 24.2 million cable customers, 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers and 3.0 million voice customers. Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable networks and in the delivery of programming content.*

products and services

Comcast provides a wide variety of consumer products and services:

Video ? Comcast is the nation's largest video provider offering interactive services packed with the best content on Digital Cable, video on demand and high-definition television.

Online ? Comcast offers the best content, reliable service and faster speeds.

Voice ? Comcast's IP-enabled Digital Voice service offers consumers the quality they expect in a phone service combined with new interactive features for a low price.

Comcast Business Services ? Comcast recently announced that it is providing phone, Internet and video services to small and medium size business customers across its national footprint.

Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) ? develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses focused on entertainment, information and communication, including , Ziddio, thePlatform and .

content networks and

investments

The Company's content networks and investments include:

? Comcast Programming Group ? E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets.

? Comcast-Spectacor ? major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

headquarters Philadelphia, PA

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stock symbols NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK

employees 90,000 total nationwide; 75,000 cable; 15,000 content and other

customers

24.2 million cable customers 13.3 million digital cable customers 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers 3.0 million voice customers (As of March 31,2007, Comcast served customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.)

*Comcast, 2007. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Comcast Corporation Content Networks and Investments

fact sheet Comcast Video Services

The nation's leading cable television provider

overview With 24.2 million customers, Comcast is the nation's leading cable television provider.

video service overview

Basic Cable ? Customers can select from two options for basic cable service: Comcast's Limited Basic service with about 20 broadcast television networks, or Standard Cable/Expanded Basic Cable service featuring approximately 75 channels, including popular cable and broadcast networks.

Digital Cable ? Digital Cable features up to 250 channels, more than 9,300 video-on-demand programs available each month from leading cable and broadcast programmers and dozens of music channels. Customers can quickly navigate the Digital Cable channel lineup and video-on-demand library on Digital Cable with Comcast's interactive programming guide.

Video on Demand (VOD) ? ON DEMAND offers an ever-growing library of programs available any time customers want to watch them -- with the ability to fast forward, rewind and pause selections. Nearly 95 percent of ON DEMAND programs are available at no additional charge.

High-Definition (HD) Programming ? Comcast is the leader in bringing customers HD entertainment, with about 200 HD viewing options at any time, including an industry-leading 100 hours of HD movies and shows as part of it's signature ON DEMAND service, making HD programs available anytime a customer wants to watch them.

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) ? DVR service from Comcast brings customers more control and convenience with the ability to digitally record programs and to pause and rewind live TV broadcasts.

Interactive Program Guide ? Comcast's interactive program guide enables customers to: - Quickly find a show on any channel - Record any television show with a DVR - Choose from thousands of VOD programs and order at any time - Set favorite channels to quickly scan their most-watched networks - Use parental controls to block specific channels or individual programs

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Order from more than 9,300 programs ON DEMAND each month.

Pause, fast forward and rewind television.

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ON DEMAND

The nation's leading video-on-demand service with more than 4 billion programs viewed since 2004,

and over 7.2 million HD VOD programs viewed since September 2006.

overview ON DEMAND with Digital Cable offers an ever-growing library of more than 9,300 programs each month available any time customers want to watch them -- with the ability to fast forward, rewind and pause selections.

programming Movies ? More than 800 movies available each month, featuring the latest Hollywood hits and all-time categories classics and HD films.

Music ? Hundreds of music videos, behind-the-scenes programs and concert clips.

Kids & Teens ? Programs that educate and entertain, from preschool favorites to topical shows for teenagers.

Sports ? The best sports action on television from NBA TV and NHL on VERSUS, including game highlights, draft picks and player information.

Premium Channels ? The best movies and award-winning original series from premium networks like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, The Movie Channel, Starz and Encore.

Network Primetime ? Hit CBS and NBC shows: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; CSI: Miami; CSI: New York; NCIS; Survivor; The Office; Law & Order: SVU; Law & Order: Criminal Intent; Jericho; and Friday Night Lights.

News & World ? Local newscasts, highlights from CNN and more.

Fitness ? Home workouts from exercisetv to get into shape and to get fitness advice for a healthy lifestyle.

TV Entertainment ? Programs from dozens of leading cable networks and classic TV shows.

Life & Home ? Video personals from Comcast's Dating on Demand service, parenting and wedding advice, home and garden information and more.

Entertainment Trivia ? Scene It? ON DEMAND lets viewers test their pop-culture knowledge with trivia games about movies, TV, music and more.

The Cutting Edge ? Anime, video game programs, cartoons and other short features for young adults.

Get Local ? News, sports and other great content tailored to local markets.

statistics pricing

? Launched: 2002 ? On average, more than 80 percent of digital cable customers with ON DEMAND have

used the service in the past 90 days. ? Comcast customers watched about 200 million ON DEMAND programs in March 2007.

? Approximately 95 percent of ON DEMAND content is available at no additional charge. ? Programs from HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, The Movie Channel and Starz are included with monthly

subscriptions to those services. ? New release pay-per-view movies $3.99; library titles $2.99

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More than 9,300 programs available each month. 95 percent available at no additional charge.

fact sheet Digital Video Recorder Service

overview Digital video recorder (DVR) service from Comcast brings customers more control and convenience with the ability to digitally record programs and to pause and rewind live TV broadcasts. With Comcast DVR service, customers can:

? Record up to 80 hours of standard-definition programming and up to 15 hours of high-definition programming. ? Set series recordings to automatically record all episodes of their favorite shows. ? Record one program while watching another channel, or record two different channels while watching

a previously recorded program.* ? Pause and rewind live television broadcasts. ? Select from four fast-forward and rewind speeds for recorded programs.

With a Digital Video Recorder from Comcast, customers do not need to purchase any additional equipment or use a telephone connection to access content as some other providers require.

statistics

? Launched: 2003 ? DVRs and ON DEMAND are changing the way people watch TV by putting them in control -- 80 percent of

customers with a DVR use ON DEMAND.

pricing ? DVR service is available to Comcast Digital Cable customers for an additional $9.95 per month and to current Comcast High-Definition Television customers for an additional $4.95 per month in most areas.**

future applications in

development

? TiVo DVR service: Comcast is working with TiVo to develop a TiVo-branded DVR service that will be available with Comcast's current DVR set-top boxes.

? Web-based DVR recording: Comcast will provide customers with the option of programming their home DVRs from any computer by using their high-speed Internet account.

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*Dual-tuner DVR service is available in most areas. **In addition to current service selections and applicable monthly equipment charges.

Professionally installed.

Pause, fast forward and rewind live television in high-definition clarity on an HDTV set.

fact sheet High-Definition Programming

overview Comcast offers the most HD viewing options, with an industry-leading initiative offering more than 100 hours of HD ON DEMAND programming and the most popular HD channels.

channel line-up

ABC CBS NBC FOX PBS CW ESPN ESPN2 VERSUS

TNT HBO Showtime Starz Cinemax Mojo Discovery Universal HD The Golf Channel

Regional sports networks including: - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia - Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic - Comcast SportsNet Chicago - Comcast SportsNet West - Selected Fox Sports Networks

statistics ? Launched: 2001

pricing

? The average monthly equipment charge for an HD-capable set-top box is $5 (varies by market). ? HD programming from basic cable networks is available at no additional monthly charge with subscriptions

to those services (local equipment rental fees apply). ? HD programming from broadcast networks is available at no additional monthly charge (local equipment

rental fees apply).

HD VOD

Comcast is the leader in bringing customers HD entertainment, with about 200 HD viewing options at any time, including an industry-leading 100 hours of HD movies and shows as part of it's signature ON DEMAND service, making HD programs available anytime a customer wants to watch them. This year, Comcast will be doubling the amount of HD ON DEMAND programming available to more than 200 hours.

Comcast was one of the first video providers to offer HD service, beginning in 2001. Its high-definition lineup now includes affiliates of all major broadcast networks; comprehensive sports coverage with ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD, as well as regional sports networks across the country; premium HD networks including Starz, HBO, Cinemax and Showtime; and the most popular HD cable networks, including Discovery, Universal HD, Mojo, MHD and TNT.

statistics ? Comcast customers viewed more than 7.2 million HD VOD programs since September 2006.

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*Available HD signals vary by market.

Local networks, national and regional sports, movies

and favorite television shows in HD clarity.

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