Comcast hires former O2 CTO, possibly starting wireless division

We're not exactly willing to sign up for even more punishment at the hands of Comcast, but all you masochists in the crowd should take note: GigaOm is reporting that the cable giant is "serious" about offering wireless services and has hired former Telefonica O2 Europe CTO Dave Williams to make it happen. It's not clear what type of wireless is being considered, but it's a good bet Sprint will be involved somehow: Comcast is still in that goofy partnership with Sprint called Pivot that hasn't gone anywhere, the two companies are rumored to be talking about a nationwide WiMAX network, and GigaOm thinks there's a chance it could up and buy the struggling carrier outright. That would be quite a move, but it's all just speculation for now -- we'll let you know if we hear anything solid.

[OneLove @ Apr 23rd 2008 5:40PM]

They will throttle your calls.

[Rob @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:00PM]

Wasn't aware that comcast had the agreement with sprint anylonger

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080423/ap_on_hi_te/cable_sprint_venture

[Charles Bai @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:01PM]

pivot has been discontinued effective today? according to AP and WSJ.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080423/ap_on_hi_te/cable_sprint_venture_2

[dcny @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:10PM]

Ah hell naw


PS Verizon, At&t, T Mobile, Sprint and all minor cell carriers your consumer ratings just skyrocketed

[happy_penguin @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:22PM]

Comcrap can suck it.

[Jake Maheu @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:48PM]

How true.

Living in MI sucks.

My cable regularly goes out at least once a week.
It also screws up my router and VoIP service.

[nick @ Apr 23rd 2008 8:12PM]

this idea of comcast's is full of fail.

[Neon Jebus @ Apr 23rd 2008 8:13PM]

A few months ago when I spoke with customer service at Comcast I asked them about TiVO service. While she had no information about that she did tell me they were looking to roll out a cell service by the end of 2008. I thought she just didn't know what she was talking about...

[E71 @ Apr 23rd 2008 8:48PM]

Looks like I won't be going anywhere near Comcast ever again. Appointing moron limeys to do more damage to an already failed service.

[CGC @ Apr 23rd 2008 9:22PM]

This is so going to suck. unless their plans are hella cheap and customer service is good. No one should ever use any product of CrapCast. Everyone unite and Stop using Comcast!

[thatkidmattt @ Apr 24th 2008 9:35AM]

I live in Philadelphia, aka Comcast Country.


I would probably switch to verizon if Fios was avaiable... but it isn't, and it probably won't be. Also: I like getting local sporting events on my TV.

There really is no good alternative. I mean, yeah I can get a satellite dish - my neighbor has one, and the picture looks like twat.

[someshow @ Apr 24th 2008 1:21AM]

I thought comcast started out as a cell phone company, before they bought out all the old cable companies.

Comcast Celluar One, anybody remember?????

[The_Steven @ Apr 24th 2008 11:20AM]

Thank you for calling Comcast Metrophone and Cellular One....

Guess who I use to work for....

[Philster @ Apr 24th 2008 8:04AM]

Comcast can eat my poo!

(Sorry, we're in a fight.)