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Analysis: Xfinity Peacock charge to boost subs?

Michael Greeson, Founder and Principal Analyst at Aluma Insights, has investigated whether Comcast’s decision to charge its Xfinity users to watch SVoD service Peacock is the right move. “As with Netflix’s recent move to monetise illegitimate users, Comcast’s decision to charge Xfinity customers to access Peacock will likely convert a sizable portion of users to […]

June 14, 2023By Colin Mann

History Hit launches on Xfinity, Xumo

History Hit, the SV0D, podcast and content platform founded by historian Dan Snow and acquired by digital content agency and media network Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company), has launched across Comcast’s Entertainment platforms in the US. With this launch, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and Xumo TV customers can enjoy unlimited access to podcasts and […]

April 24, 2023

Study: Price major driver in TV provider choice

DISH ranks highest in three segments of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study, while Verizon Fios, Midco and FuboTV each rank highest in one segment. The study finds that live television streamers say they pay less for their live television, as the self-reported average cost for cable and satellite television is […]

September 30, 2022

WaterBear, 4KUniverse on Comcast platforms

WaterBear Network, the free streaming service dedicated to the future of the planet, has launched its app across Comcast’s Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV entertainment platforms. With the launch, WaterBear Network’s impact-led original documentaries spanning biodiversity, community, circularity, climate action and sustainable fashion aim to inspire positive change for millions of viewers across […]

May 3, 2022By Nik Roseveare

TV2Z launch Motorsport.tv Lightning application and solutions

TV2Z has announced that Motorsport.tv’s Lightning application is going live on the Comcast Xfinity X1 Platform. With the introduction of Motorsport.tv’s Lightning application on X1 and Flex, Motorsport.tv opens itself up to reaching millions of viewers and customers all around the world with just the touch of a button. TV2Z says it is proud to […]

April 7, 2022

Discovery TVE apps on XClass, Xfinity

Discovery has announced that a selection of its streaming TV everywhere (TVE) GO apps are now available on Comcast’s XClass TV and Xfinity Flex in the US, providing more customers with direct and easy access to HGTV GO, TLC GO, Food Network GO, Discovery GO and ID GO. To access Discovery’s TVE GO apps on […]

April 7, 2022

ViacomCBS, Comcast distribution agreements

ViacomCBS and Comcast Cable have reached comprehensive distribution agreements to deliver ViacomCBS’s full portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news, and sports programming to Xfinity customers. The multi-year deal features renewed carriage of ViacomCBS’s networks – including CBS Television Network, BET, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, SHOWTIME, and others […]

January 14, 2022

Insight TV 4K streaming service on Comcast’s Xfinity, XClass TV

Insight TV has announced the launch of Insight TV 4K across Comcast’s entertainment platforms in the US, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and the company’s new XClass TV. The service features some of Insight TV’s most popular titles including Close Proximity, Epic Exploring and King of the Hammers. Insight TV 4K is the first full […]

December 16, 2021

Viaplay launches in US on Dec 15

Nordic streaming service Viaplay will launch in the US on December 15th and offering a line-up of Nordic entertainment, including US exclusives of Viaplay Originals, and acquired movies and series. The service will be initially available on Comcast’s entertainment devices, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and the recently announced XClass TV. Viaplay will be available […]

December 13, 2021

Cinedigm launches Fandor and Screambox across Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and Comcast’s XClass TV

Cinedigm, an independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, has announced Fandor and Screambox, two of the Company’s most popular subscription video on demand (SVOD) services, are now available to millions of Xfinity households through X1 and Flex, and also on Comcast’s recently announced XClass TV. Fandor, the premiere streaming destination for Cinephiles with an […]

November 8, 2021