Comcast confirms plans to launch mobile phone service in 2017

Comcast just solidified long-rumored plans to launch its own MVNO cellular service. Speaking at an investor conference moments ago, CEO Brian Roberts revealed that the Comcast "network" will launch by mid-2017 and put a large focus on Wi-Fi hotspots — similar to Google's Project Fi. When away from Wi-Fi connections, Comcast's service will run on the Verizon Wireless network.
Roberts didn't announce pricing or more detailed rollout plans, only saying that Comcast will aim the mobile solutio