Tag: Comcast
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Xfinity’s ‘Watchathon Week’ Returns With Over 10,000 Free TV Shows and Movies
Comcast announced the return of Xfinity Watchathon Week – granting Xfinity Video and internet-only customers free access to many of the year’s hit TV shows, movies and more. During the week of May 11-17, X1, Flex and Xfinity Stream customers will be able to watch over 10,000 titles from more than 70 networks and streaming services.…
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Comcast Lost 388,000 TV Subscribers in Q1 2020
Comcast reported that it lost 388,000 residential video subscribers in the first quarter of 2020. In addition to residential losses, Comcast reported 22,000 business video subscribers for the quarter. While video subscribers dropped, the company notes that cable revenues overall increased, with the additions to broadband and wireless. In the earnings call following the report,…
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Comcast Extends Coronavirus Policies to June 30 as Original End Date Nears
Following Verizon’s announcement earlier today, Comcast is also opting to extend its suite of coronavirus response policies to the end of June. The two companies are among those taking part in the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which calls on companies to enact specific policies to aid customers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Peacock When It Launches for Comcast Customers Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Comcast and NBCUniversal will launch Peacock for Xfinity X1 and Flex customers. The service is set to launch nationwide on July 15, but the company is considering moving the launch date up. Peacock will include live and on-demand content including shows, movies, news, and NBC’s late night lineup. Here’s what Comcast customers will see…
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Comcast Forecasted to Lose 1.67M Pay TV Subscribers in 2020
With many spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, both streaming services and pay TV services have reported an increase in viewing times. For pay TV operators, the increase could just be a temporary slow down of subscriber losses. With unemployment rates rising and a potential recession on the way, families will be…
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Verizon DSL Users Aren’t Eligible for Recent Low-Income Offers
While hundreds of broadband companies and telcos have taken the Federal Communications Commission up on its Keep Americans Connected pledge, several of the deals on offer come with significant restrictions within the fine print. Case in point: Verizon’s offer of temporary free service for low-income households does not extend to the company’s DSL customers, Ars…
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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.…