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Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers last quarter, is planning layoffs so AI agents can take over customer service

Comcast released its Q3 2026 financial results this week, showing lower revenue and adjusted profit amid an exodus of subscribers from its broadband business. The company reported $29.3 billion in total revenue, down 6.1% year over year from $31.2 billion on a reported basis, reflecting the Versant separation and the... Read Entire Article

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Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers last quarter, is planning layoffs so AI agents can take over customer service

Comcast witnessed a decline in residential broadband customers in Q3 2026, losing 144,000 subscribers amid heightened competition from rivals offering affordable fiber and wireless connectivity. The decrease in revenues and subscriber base has prompted the company to plan substantial job cuts and replace human customer service agents with AI.

Comcast's Q3 2026 financial results showed a 6.1% year-over-year drop in total revenue to $29.3 billion, while operating income fell from $5.53 billion to $5.32 billion. The company ended the quarter with 10.6 million domestic broadband customers, 45% of which were on Gigabit+ plans. Comcast is expected to implement significant layoffs, primarily targeting its cable TV division, as part of an overall business restructuring.

The company also plans to expand its use of AI agents in customer service, which have already reduced service contact rates by approximately 20%.

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