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Comcast struck renewable energy deals to power its operations in Michigan. But to achieve its longer-term goals, "there are still challenges that will need to be overcome, including increased large-scale public and private-sector investments and innovations in technology and infrastructure," an operator rep said. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides information on the state of the mass media industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as of June 27, 2005. TV station considered to be the market's perennial news leader; Domination of Comcast and Charter Communications in the cable television industry; Decline in the circulation of "Grand Rapids Press."

Reports the test run of Internet-protocol telephony of Comcast Corp. in Detroit, Michigan. Partnership of Comcast with TollBridge Technologies Inc. and Arris Group Inc.; Acquisition of the telephony from MediaOne Group Inc.; Importance of Data Over Cable System Interface Specification 1.1. in providing primary-line telephony.

The article reports that four Michigan community lawyers have asked the Federal Communications Commission seven questions related to Comcast's relocation of public, educational and government channels. It states that the questions were requested by a federal judge to help in resolving a suit over Comcast. Moreover, it also notes the consequences of the relocation by the Comcast.

The article reports on Comcast's plan to convert its preferred basic customers in Detroit, Michigan to digital service by the end of 2008. The move is part of the company's efforts to recover bandwidth in order to launch more high-definition television channels. According to spokesman Patrick Pateron, 90 percent of the customers in Detroit have already subscribed to digital services.

The article presents the lawsuit filed by Saline, Michigan against Comcast. It mentions that Comcast did not provide the fund that the city is entitled of having legally. In addition, the city asks the cable company to cut down the local school's expenses caused by studio in the high school. According to the author, Comcast resists to give the fee through customers' bills for it might increase.

The article reports on the reasons why Comcast changed their PEG channels to digital lineup in Michigan. Comcast executive vice president David Cohen states that they changed their PEG channels due to its failure to transmit their goals to their local partners. Comcast intends to use limited channel capacity through the all-digital services provider such as video networks and satellite-TV services. It also wants to compete with its major competitors with all-digital consumer marketing.

The article reports that municipalities in Michigan got two injunctions blocking Comcast from requiring thousands of customers in the state to obtain a digital set-top box in order to view public, educational and governmental channels. Comcast had announced it would take advantage of a change in state law to migrate the PEG channels from analog to digital channel slots. The move would free up bandwidth to provide more HD programming and video-on-demand services.

The article reports that U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell was disappointed over Comcast Corp.'s move to require subscribers in Michigan to obtain a digital set-top box to view local public, educational and governmental channels, or PEG channels. Dingell stressed that Comcast customers will receive a free set-top for one year, but would need to rent boxes for additional sets. Sena Fitzmaurice of Comcast states that the company appreciates Dingell's concerns.

The article reports that Comcast was publicly criticized by local governments in Michigan for its decision to eliminate most of its free cable services to police and fire stations in the state in 2007. Comcast's elimination of free cable services was the firm's reaction to the approval of Public Law 480, which grants the state franchising powers.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Klimas of Michigan against Comcast Corp. claiming that the cable company has violated the rights of privacy of all its Internet customers in 2002. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled that the federal Telecommunications Act gives consumers no authority to sue cable companies alleging their privacy is violated when companies tracks them while surfing the net. However, Comcast said they were doing it to improve service.

The article talks about the plans of Comcast Corp. and the NFL Network for the Big Game. With Super Bowl XL scheduled for Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2006, the largest cable systems operator and the pro pigskin programmer look to execute a game plan aimed at raising their profiles in the area. On game day, Comcast and NFL Network plans to brand wrap the Sunday Detroit News and Free Press.

Announces the safety hazard posed by a proportion of cable wires serving current and former Comcast Corp. customers in Detroit, Michigan according to the Communications Workers of America. Potential number of electrical violations of Comcast; Estimate on the amount of time needed to correct the electrical violations; Comments from Jerome Espy, director of communications for Comcast in Michigan.

Reports the outrage of executives from Comcast Corp. Southeast Division on the vandals of the Detroit system in Michigan. Impact of the vandal to subscribers watching Game five of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Finals; Complication on the repair work for broadband plants.

Reports on the problems being faced by Comcast Corp. in Detroit, Michigan. Service problems and possible financial penalties; Default on service standards on cable franchise.

Reports on the teamup of Comcast Corp.'s Comcast Cable of Southeast Michigan with Discovery Communications Inc.'s Discovery Digital Networks to help launch the first children's edition of Discovery Science Channels' interactive talk show `Science Live!' Comcast's hosting of a special edition of `Science Live!,' through a partnership with the Warren Consolidated School System.

Telecommunications providers have spent about $20 million locally in the last 10 months to make sure they don't fail when all else does should another massive power outage grip Southeast Michigan. Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS Group, Cingular Wireless L.L.C., SBC Communications Inc., Comcast Corp. and LDMI Telecommunications Inc. have spent the money on equipment such as backup generators and batteries. Workers at Verizon Wireless, for example, spent much of August 14-15, driving portable generators from cell site to cell site to recharge backup batteries.

The article focuses on growth and development of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based cable provider company Comcast Corp., in Michigan area, as of May 2003. Since it provides cable in 500 Michigan communities, Comcast is developing customized advertising to reach specific segments of that market. More recently, Comcast acquired the company AT&T Broadband in a $60 billion stock and debt deal, which gives Comcast exposure in 41 states and more than $21.4 million subscribers. Comcast has 1.4 million basic-cable subscribers and 418,000 digital-cable subscribers in Michigan. It reports nearly 300,000 high-speed Internet customers. Locally and nationally, Comcast derives the vast majority of its cable income from the types of cable services it sells, such as basic, premium and digital. The Detroit Interconnect, a Comcast-owned entity used to buy advertising on 43 cable networks, had a 40 percent increase in year-over-year first-quarter sales in 2003. INSET: COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The article reports that in 2012, Comcast Cable and Ovation LLC co-sponsor the Arts & Culture Trek Grant Program, which gives transportation grants to schools' arts and cultural organizations in Michigan. It says that the two will donate 50,000 U.S. dollars, including a television (TV) airtime and a cash donation. It states that the program is run in collaboration between Michigan Youth Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).

The article offers business news briefs from Michigan. Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy PC has expanded its business in Texas by opening offices in Dallas and Houston regions. The Detroit College Promises, a public charity offering tution scholarships, has expanded its grass roots college scholarship program to the Frederick Douglas College Preparatory High School in Detroit, Michigan. As per a deal, Comcast Corp. will sell advertisements on several regional cable television networks in Detroit.

The article presents news briefs related to business enterprises in Michigan. DTE Energy Co. is laying groundwork for a 30,000-plus acre wind development project that could provide power to its Southeast Michigan customers and costs from $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion. Big Ten Network and Comcast Corp. disagree over whether the former should be carried on basic cable or as part of a premium sports package. Print media is focusing more resources on their Web sites.

The article presents information on a dispute over fees between the city council in Detroit, Michigan and Comcast Corp., which is leading to a state legislation. It is stated that the city authority has filed a complaint to Michigan Public Service Commission to require Comcast paying the fee. It is observed that the city authority is seeking a state legislation that would strengthen cities' ability to require certain fees from providers of cable TV and similar video services. INSET: AT&T throws 'U-verse' parties.

The article reports that the board of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) has approved a $2.5 million single-business-tax credit for Comcast Corp. The company is planning a $4.5 million expansion of its Sterling Heights call center, adding 18,000 square feet and creating 200 jobs. The company plans a nearly $2.2 million expansion to accommodate new business and 356 more employees. The MEGA board also approved a $4.8 million tax credit for Systems Technology Group Inc., a global provider of information-technology consulting and software services. The state also approved two brownfield-redevelopment incentives.

The article presents information on the corporate culture at Michigan's largest cable company Comcast Corp. Last year, Comcast employees donated more than 24,000 hours of volunteer time in Michigan. They've participated in initiatives with Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank, the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Disability Advocates of Kent County and Grand Rapids Public Schools, among others. Along with competitive pay and benefits, employees have the added perk of substantial discounts on the company's cutting-edge services.

The article reports that Comcast Corp. is offering free access to two South Asian television (TV) news channels to provide customers with updated information about tsunami recovery efforts. The additional channels available to most Michigan residents are TV Asia and Zee TV. The channels are offered through Jan. 31, 2005.

Reports on the completion of a network upgrade at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History by Comcast in Detroit, Michigan.

Criticizes the poor customer service of Internet service provider Comcast Corp. in Detroit, Michigan. Use of a self-help voice-mail system to service customer complaints; System problems suffered by Comcast's Internet access due to high demand for the service.

Reports on business developments in Michigan as of January 15, 2001. Expected impact of the projected economic slowdown in the United States on Pontiac-based 21st Century Newspaper Inc.; Negotiation of the Christian Television Network with Comcast to put the station back in service; Selection of Southfield-based W.B. Doner & Co. as PetsMart Inc.'s advertising agency of record.

Presents news briefs related to businesses in Detroit, Michigan, as of January 8, 2001. Former Sotheby's chairman Alfred Taubman's passing of a lie-detector test concerning price-fixing conspiracy at the New York-based auction house; Comcast Corp.'s share of Detroit's cable television market; United States Federal Bureau of Investigation's near-completion of its probe into the Detroit Public Lighting Department.

Reports that Comcast Corporation is trying to sell Detroit, Michigan subscribers on an all black movie channel. Names of the companies that formed the channel; Name of the channel; Format of the channel; Price of the channel to subscribers.