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Comcast announced that it will allow anyone regardless of whether they are a customer or not to access its Xfinity Wi-Fi hot spots in several states hit by megastorm Sandy. Through Comcast|NBCUniversal’s November benefit concert starring Christine Aguilera, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and others raised $23 million for the American Red Cross’ relief efforts. Many local NBC owned-and-operated networks also hosted fundraising events, such as the NBC10 telethon in Philadelphia that raised more than $430,000. Comcast also is designating a portion of its annual United Way corporate gift for Hurricane Sandy recovery programs.
