Comcast lost 144,000 residential broadband customers in the third quarter of 2026, more than the 91,000 it lost a year earlier. Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh and CFO Jason Armstrong blamed aggressive fixed wireless competition and fibre pricing, which Armstrong described as irrational. Offers of $30 to $40 a month were cited in some markets, while Comcast said fibre deployment costs $1,500 or more per home. The company now has 28.3 million residential broadband customers in the United States. Comcast plans a major operating and cost overhaul, with a charge of over $1 billion expected in its fourth-quarter report.
Ageing bodies need extra nutrients for bones, brain and energy, yet can absorb them less well. A lifestyle guide suggests eating fruit and vegetables of at least three colours at each meal, and adding protein to maintain muscle. It recommends calcium and vitamin D from dairy, salmon, sardines and leafy greens, along with regular sunshine. Staying hydrated and eating more fibre are also advised, as thirst signals weaken with age. The piece is written by Lifestyle Editor Demeter Stamell.
More than 3,000 homes and businesses in Glen Innes are now eligible for full fibre broadband upgrades, and more than 550 properties have already switched from copper connections. Full fibre offers download speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps through participating providers. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis welcomed the investment, saying better connections will help residents work, study and access healthcare. Nbn representatives will be available at Glen Innes Newsagency and Gifts from 9am to 2pm on 20, 21 and 22 October to discuss eligibility and upgrades.
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Most Australians are not getting enough fibre, according to figures from the charity Doctors For Nutrients. The figures show 83 per cent fall short of the recommended daily amount, while 98.5 per cent get enough protein. Chief executive Rebecca Stonor said protein is not the problem for most people and urged Australians to eat more whole plant foods such as beans, lentils, wholegrains, fruit and vegetables. Nutritionist Mandy Sacher said processed foods are often marketed as healthy because of added protein, and she recommended simple swaps such as wholemeal bread for white bread.
Australians are eating less fibre than recommended, with men averaging about 21 grams a day and women about 18 grams, against daily targets of 30 and 25 grams. Adelaide University nutrition expert Evangeline Mantzioris says the social media fibre-maxxing trend is mostly positive, but warns that very high intakes offer little extra benefit and can cause wind. She advises getting fibre from a range of whole foods rather than supplements, and increasing intake slowly while drinking enough fluids.
Most Australian adults eat more protein than recommended, according to 2023 national survey data. Most also fall well short of the daily fibre target, with women averaging 19.2 grams and men 22.3 grams. Both nutrients help keep people feeling full between meals, and one small study found they were equally effective at this. Fibre-rich foods include fruit, oats, legumes, vegetables and wholegrains, and experts suggest increasing fibre intake gradually and drinking plenty of water. Because fibre intake is so low, boosting it may benefit overall health more than eating extra protein.
