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Comcast Launches Chamber Rewards Program in Connecticut

BERLIN, Conn., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today launched a new program designed to provide Chambers of Commerce and their members throughoutConnecticut the opportunity to save money and bring the latest technology inside their businesses.

Beginning today, the newly created Comcast Chamber Rewards Program provides small and medium-sized businesses that belong to a local Chamber of Commerce a free month of service* when they sign up for Comcast Business Class video, voice or high-speed Internet service. Additionally, the referring Chamber of Commerce will receive a free month of service for each member that signs up for Comcast Business Class through the new program.**

"In this economy, Comcast Business Class products are a smart investment that yield a great return," said Jeff Freyer, Vice President of Business Services for the Western New England Region, which includesConnecticut. "We're pleased to be offering this new program that is really a win-win for local Chambers and their members."

Comcast's Business Class services are designed to help small and medium-sized businesses work faster and more efficiently by providing them access to a full array of communications technologies, many of which have been previously reserved only for large businesses. Comcast's Business Class line of services offers customers dedicated support and individual attention, 24x7, plus the convenience of one bill. Business Class customers can access a variety of packages and offerings that can be tailored to meet the demands of their business:

Comcast Business Class Voice offers a viable alternative to the traditional phone company that includes unlimited local and long-distance calling and all the voice features companies need to be successful as their businesses grow. Popular features offered include Auto Attendant, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Call Transfer, Caller ID, Business Directory Listing, Online access to voicemail and more. Plus, businesses can switch to Comcast without changing their current phone numbers.

Comcast Business Class Internet offers businesses a feature-rich, reliable and secure Internet solution that is faster than the DSL offered by the phone companies. With download speeds of up to 16 Mbps, Comcast Business Class Internet gives entrepreneurs the technology they need to grow their businesses. Comcast customers can access information and multimedia content more than five times faster than DSL users (3 Mbps) and at rates vastly superior to those using T1 lines (1.5 Mbps) or ISDN service (128 Kbps). Additionally, customers receive comprehensive features designed specifically for business, including Microsoft Communication Services, McAfee Security, IP gateway, Static IP address, business-class e-mail and web hosting.

Comcast Business Class TV provides reliable and cost-effective video content solutions to satisfy a variety of business needs at office locations, from conference rooms and break rooms to waiting rooms and lobbies.

InterestedConnecticut business owners that are members of a local Chamber of Commerce and run a small or medium-sized business in Comcast's service areas can sign up now through their local Chamber, or contact Charlie Tzoumas at (860) 883-2071 or Charlie_Tzoumas@cable.comcast.com.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 14.9 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.5 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten Comcast SportsNet networks and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, thePhiladelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas inPhiladelphia.

Comcast's New England regions serve 2.6 million customers inConnecticut,Massachusetts,New York,New Hampshire,Vermont, andMaine and employ nearly 7,000 individuals.

*Single Business Class products or bundled packages qualify; Value of services cannot exceed $250.00; Businesses must reside within a Comcast Business Class service area.

**Chambers must reside within a Comcast Business Class service area and can receive up to 12 months of free service in any given year through the Chamber Rewards Program.

SOURCE Comcast Cable