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Comcast to split into two companies, spin off NBCUniversal and Sky
By Alexander Smith | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.
The move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading foll...
Key takeaway The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading foll...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The implications of Comcast's decision to split into two companies will be closely watched in Frisco , where the city's thriving business community and growing population rely on reliable broadband and wireless services. As Comcast focuses on its connectivity business, residents and businesses in Frisco can expect potential improvements in internet and wireless infrastructure, which could further enhance the city's attractiveness to companies and families alike. The separation of media and entertainment assets from broadband and wireless services may also lead to new opportunities for local content creators and entertainment businesses in Frisco, as NBCUniversal and Sky explore new ways to produce and distribute content. With the spin-off expected to be completed in about a year, Frisco's business leaders and residents will be interested in seeing how this change affects the local media and entertainment landscape.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.
The move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-market trading foll...
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