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Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Jon Brodkin
Source published: 22/10/2026, 21:07:09 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 00:43:15 UTC
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Briefings
Comcast reported a record 144,000 residential broadband customer losses in Q3 2026, marking a 53% increase from the prior year's 91,000 loss. The company attributed this decline to aggressive competition from fixed wireless providers and fiber operators, who are utilizing irrational pricing and promotions. Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh noted that while fixed wireless continues to gain share, fiber construction remains active in specific areas. The article presents these figures as the primary evidence for the company's competitive challenges.
Key points
- Comcast lost 144,000 residential broadband customers in Q3 2026, a 53% increase from the 91,000 loss in the same quarter a year prior.
- Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh stated that fixed wireless providers are aggressively taking market share while fiber operators engage in irrational pricing and promotions.
Context
Comcast's earnings report highlights a significant decline in residential broadband customers, coinciding with increased competition from fixed wireless and fiber providers. The company's historical strategy of leveraging lack of competition has shifted due to these new entrants, prompting internal concerns about job cuts in the cable division.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Comcast's earnings report for Q3 2026, which does not include data on fixed wireless or fiber provider customer counts. The article does not provide specific customer acquisition numbers for competitors, nor does it contain direct quotes from other ISPs regarding their pricing strategies.
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