Tag: Comcast
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Comcast is Making Over Two Dozen Networks & Services Free for Xfinity Customers
Today, Comcast announced that it will be making on demand programming from over two dozen more entertainment networks and subscription video services available for its Xfinity X1 and Flex customers to enjoy for free for a limited time. “All year round, we provide our customers with a wide variety of diverse and in-language programming and we’re…
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Hulu is Now Available on Comcast Xfinity X1
Today, Hulu announced that it is now launching on Comcast Xfinity X1. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). Using the Hulu app on their X1 platform, Comcast customers can now watch Hulu’s on-demand library including thousands of titles, FX on Hulu programming, and Hulu originals including shows, films, and…
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Comcast and Fox Sign Long-Term Carriage Deal
Comcast and Fox have decided on terms for a renewal of a distribution agreement. The agreement includes Fox’s cable channels, Fox News, and Fox locals. The deal will give Comcast streaming rights to Fox properties, along with on-demand and TV Everywhere rights through Xfinity, along with the Fox NOW, Fox Sports, and Fox News apps.…
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Xfinity is Making Thousands of Kids Education Resources Free
Today Comcast announced the Xfinity Education Destination with thousands of resources for kids K-12 and more than 2,000 hours of free content, giving parents quick access to educational programming for children. This new feature is in direct response to COVID-19 as children are continuing their education at home now that schools have temporarily shut down.…
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Comcast is Offering Free Previews of Premium Channels for Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers
Today, Comcast announced that on demand catalogs from some premium networks and subscription video on demand services will be free for Xfinity X1 and Flex customers for a limited time. Premium networks and services include Showtime, EPIX, CuriosityStream, History Vault, Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing, The Reading Corner, and DOGTV. “This is an unprecedented time…
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Comcast is Giving Xfinity Customers Free Internet Through Credits
Comcast is responding to coronavirus by offering free unlimited internet data between March 13 and May 13. For those who already have an unlimited plan, this offer is being given through credits. The letter to one Xfinity Unlimited internet customers says: I’m writing to share that you will receive a credit for the cost associated…
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Hulu Launches on Comcast Xfinity Flex & X1
Today, Hulu announced that it will be launching on Comcast Xfinity Flex and X1. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity Flex customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). Using the Hulu app on their Flex devices, Comcast customers can now watch a variety of shows, films, and documentaries including Hillary and Little Fires Everywhere, and enjoy upcoming series such…
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Comcast Will Suspend Data Caps and Open Wifi Hotspots in Response to Coronavirus
Following the lead of many other internet providers, Comcast has announced their plan to suspend data caps and improving its existing plan for low income customers. With this plan, shared in an announcement late Friday, Comcast will open the Xfinitiy WiFi network nationally for free, offer unlimited data for free, and has confirmed its committed…
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox, Verizon, and More Take FCC’s Pledge to Maintain Customer Service During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced nearly 80 broadband and telephone services providers and commissions have signed on to what it’s calling the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” The agreement is aimed at ensuring residents and small businesses don’t lose broadband and phone service during the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has led to many service and…
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Comcast, AT&T Announce Service Expansions, Fee Waivers in Wake of Coronavirus Precautions
With Coronavirus precautions keeping many of us at home instead of at work or school, Comcast announced it’s boosting and expanding its Internet Essentials program, which offers internet access to low-income families at a more affordable rate. “We also know that for millions of low-income Americans who don’t have internet service at home, this uncertain…