Observed Signal · Oct 22, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Comcast loses over half of TV customers since 2007
In Q3 2026, Comcast reported continued declines in domestic video and broadband customers, losing 274,000 video subscribers (total 10.394 million) and 144,000 broadband customers (total 28.343 million), both worse than expected. Video subscriptions have plummeted over 53% from a 2007 peak of 24.8 million. Broadband losses were partially offset by wireless growth and record Peacock performance, which posted $261 million in adjusted EBITDA, $1.8 billion in revenue, and 48 million paid subscribers. Total revenue fell 6.1% to $29.298 billion, but pro forma revenue rose 0.5%; net income rose 3.5% to $3.45 billion. Studios revenue declined slightly, but theatrical revenue surged 77% driven by 'The Odyssey'. Comcast announced restructuring with layoffs and a fourth-quarter charge over $1 billion, and plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky by mid-2027. The broadband decline is attributed to 'Cord Cutting 2.0', where households are also dropping cable internet for fixed wireless and fiber alternatives.
Comcast's continued subscriber losses signal structural decline in traditional pay-TV, impacting ad inventory and shifting ad budgets to streaming.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Comcast lost 274,000 domestic video and 144,000 broadband customers in Q3 2026, totaling 10.394 million and 28.343 million respectively.
- Video subscriptions have declined over 53% from a 2007 peak of 24.8 million.
- Broadband losses are part of a longer trend: Comcast has lost roughly 1 million to 1.1 million net domestic broadband subscribers since late 2021, with residential base falling from ~32.2 million to 28.34 million.
- Peacock achieved its second consecutive profitable quarter with $261 million in adjusted EBITDA, $1.8 billion revenue, and 48 million paid subscribers.
- Comcast plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into independent public entities by mid-2027, with a fourth-quarter restructuring charge over $1 billion.
Connected Companies & Entities
9 Entities mapped“Comcast reported 10.394 million domestic video customers in Q3 2026.”
“Comcast has announced plans to separate its media businesses, including NBCUniversal, into a distinct publicly traded entity.”
“This all comes as AT&T just added over 700,000 internet customers during the same period.”
“The company is also advancing the planned separation of NBCUniversal and Sky into independent entities by mid-2027.”
“At the same time, we’re transforming our operations to move faster, improve efficiency and fully capitalize on the strength of our businesse...”
“Universal's 'The Odyssey' has generated nearly $1.8 billion worldwide, becoming Universal's highest-grossing film.”
“Cable operators face pressure from fixed wireless access services offered by T-Mobile and Verizon.”
“Cable operators face pressure from fixed wireless access services offered by T-Mobile and Verizon.”
“Incremental revenue of $224 million attributed to the FIFA World Cup, which aired on Comcast-owned Telemundo.”
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Comcast Loses Over 1.4M Video Subscribers Yearly
Comcast has experienced substantial declines in its traditional cable television business, losing more than 1.4 million video customers over the past year and more than 600,000 internet (broadband) customers so far in 2026. Quarterly reported video net losses included 325,000 in Q2 2025, 257,000 in Q3 2025, 245,000 in Q4 2025, 322,000 in Q1 2026, and 280,000 in Q2 2026. The full-year 2025 video decline totaled about 1.25 million subscribers. Comcast is shifting emphasis toward broadband, mobile and streaming (including Peacock, which the article states reached 48 million paid subscribers and positive adjusted EBITDA) to offset falling video revenue and shrinking linear TV penetration.
Comcast Loses Over 13 Million Pay‑TV Subscribers Since 2008
Comcast has lost roughly 13.25 million pay‑TV subscribers since its peak in late 2008, when its video base stood at about 24.2 million. By the end of Q1 2026 the company's video subscriber count had declined to approximately 10.95 million, representing a drop of more than half from the historical high. The article frames this decline as part of a broader, long‑running industry shift toward streaming and broadband‑first consumption. Comcast has refocused investments on broadband (Xfinity), mobile, content via NBCUniversal and streaming (Peacock) to offset legacy video revenue losses. The decline has implications for traditional linear TV ad inventory, margins, and the strategic positioning of legacy cable operators versus streaming and CTV platforms.
Comcast Loses 167k Internet and 280k TV Customers
In Q2 2026 Comcast reported significant declines in its core residential services, shedding 167,000 internet customers and 280,000 television subscribers as households move away from legacy cable and broadband bundles. The article frames this as part of a broader trend called "Cord Cutting 2.0," where consumers prefer dedicated high-speed connections (fiber or fixed wireless) paired with on-demand streaming. Comcast noted strength in its wireless segment, including a record number of added lines, and announced plans to separate business units, while AT&T added roughly 600,000 internet connections in the same quarter driven by fiber and fixed wireless expansions. The results highlight intensified competition and the need for incumbents to integrate connectivity and streaming to defend revenue and ad inventory.
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