Future Trends in Media Antitrust: Lessons from the 4:23‑cv‑00435‑SDJ‑BD Case

Comcast and its affiliates face antitrust allegations from FilmOn, which also invoked the ADA and claimed censorship. The case was dismissed in Texas for lack of jurisdiction but can be refiled in Pennsylvania or Delaware. Comcast's ownership structure, including NBCUniversal and NBC, was noted, though NBC does not own America's Got Talent. Key witnesses are preserved for potential future filings.

Comcast (CMCSA) and Charter (CHTR) reported Q2 results, pursuing opposite strategies. Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky, with Peacock posting its first profit of $189M. Charter is acquiring Cox for $21.9B, despite broadband losses. Both companies beat profit estimates but lost more broadband customers than expected. Comcast trades at a discount, while Charter cut its full-year profit outlook.

A federal judge approved a $117.5 million settlement for Comcast in a data breach case involving 31.7 million potential class members. The breach, caused by the 'Citrix Bleed' vulnerability, exposed personal information. Comcast will fund the settlement, offering reimbursement and credit monitoring. The case was complex due to legal and factual challenges, including claims under the federal Cable Communications Policy Act.

Comcast reached a $117.5M settlement for a 2023 data breach affecting 31.5M people. A judge approved the settlement but reduced attorney fees from $39M to $31.7M. The judge noted this is among the largest data breach settlements in U.S. history, with the recovery attributed to class counsel's efforts. Comcast maintains it handled the incident appropriately.

Comcast (CMCSA) lost 167,000 U.S. broadband customers in Q2 2026, with revenue down 5.5% YoY, due to competition and price hikes. To retain customers, it launched Xfinity Shield, a cybersecurity and home monitoring service with free and $15/month tiers. Comcast also settled a $117.5M lawsuit over a 2023 data breach. The move comes amid rising cybersecurity threats and increasing demand for AI-powered security.

Comcast will split into two public companies: Comcast Corp. and NBCUniversal. Comcast will focus on broadband and entertainment services, while NBCUniversal will operate as a global media company. The split is expected to complete within a year, with Brian Roberts leading Comcast and Mike Cavanagh heading NBCUniversal.