Comcast Considering Spinning Off Cable Networks

[MediaZone4K 2660]

So CNBC is keeping the Peackock logo?

[AmericanErrorist 267]

3 hours ago, MediaZone4K said:

So CNBC is keeping the Peackock logo?

There will supposedly be a new logo at some point.

[tyrannical bastard 4676]

Versant has added a MS NOW app for the devices (Roku, AndroidTV, etc...) that can be authenticated with a TV service subscription.

[nathannah 2792]

44 minutes ago, tyrannical bastard said:

Versant has added a MS NOW app for the devices (Roku, AndroidTV, etc...) that can be authenticated with a TV service subscription.

And as for the other apps, the message that 'this app is no longer available' has been changed to 'this app is temporarilly unavailable but will be returning early 2026', so at least they'll be returning soon.

[MD TV 389]

Among the announements made today, MS NOW will be offered as a paid streaming service this summer. Also, they've acquired Free TV Networks:

 

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/versant-plans-ms-now-streaming-launch-1236600147/

[l_miro 245]

Versant stock VSNT fell 13% on its debut day

 

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/01/05/comcast-spinoff-versant-vsnt-trading-debut-nasdaq.html

[Yankees4life 599]

Versant is gonna hit the wall hard with the way cordcutting and the death of cable tv is going. Either they merge with someone else or they sell in order to stay on top

[l_miro 245]

30 minutes ago, Yankees4life said:

Versant is gonna hit the wall hard with the way cordcutting and the death of cable tv is going. Either they merge with someone else or they sell in order to stay on top

 

they're banking on retrans, meanwhile issuing bonds for $2.75B to give $2.25B to Comcast
down another 5.3% so far today, 6.3%,  -7.37% while I was typing, Comcast down 3%

 

should note, Comcast stock owners got VSNT A or VSNT B shares for every 25 Comcast shares, that's who's dumping their bags at least partially