Comcast is building a new slate of slate for value-conscious TV followers looking to streamline their channel lineup and spend less.
The cable giant has launched Sports & Info TV, a new video package deal for Xfinity Web broadband customers that includes more than 50 live info, sports and broadcast channels, as well as access to Peacock. When combined with Xfinity Web, the “all-in” monthly fee for sports and information TV is $70, with no contract required.
In promoting and marketing the package, Comcast highlighted the fact that the $70/month price level is lower than YouTube TV (which is now $82.99/month after a price increase last December), in addition to There is Disney's Hulu + Dwell TV service. Live TV only pricing starts at $81.99/month. “Enjoy our new ultimate leisure experience and save $150 every 12 months with YouTube TV,” the cable operator said on the Xfinity sports and information touchdown webpage.
DirecTV launched a streamlined package called MySports earlier this month that initially includes 40 sports and broadcast channels available in 24 metro areas. After a three-month promotion of $50 per month, the price is normally $70 per month.
Comcast separately sells a less expensive streaming video package called Now TV, which starts at $20 per 30 days and includes more than 125 channels, but does not include sports networks or local TV stations. The TV now also requires Xfinity Web broadband service.
Comcast's sports and information TV packages available to new and existing Xfinity prospects include: Every local broadcast channel, including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo and Univision; CNBC, CNN, Fox Information, National news channels such as MSNBC; sports channels with residential protection include ESPN, ACC Community, Big Ten Community, FS1, Golf Channel and SEC Community.
In addition, Comcast's sports and information TV includes access to Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, which offers authentic series, more than 8,000 hours of live sports (including NFL football, Premier League football and WWE), movies , Next Day Events, all new programming from NBC and Bravo, plus library content and daily live information.
Comcast's cable base has been shrinking for years. As of the third quarter of 2024, home video potential customers were 12.834 million, a decrease of 365,000 during the same period and nearly 1.7 million fewer than the previous 12 months.
“With Sports and Information TV, we launch premium networks for live sports and information, as well as Peacock, the best streaming service for sports followers, creating new video packages full of the best content at great prices. Unrivaled value, all within a premium viewing experience that allows users to easily search for the content they care about most,” said John Dixon, senior vice president, Comcast Leisure. “Sports and Information TV is an excellent option for consumers looking for casual entertainment without sacrificing their favorite live sports and information channels.”
Sports and information TV offers up to 300 hours of cloud DVR storage. The package also provides access to over 100 streaming channels, such as American Crime, E! Hold Up, Fox Sports, Telemundo Al Dia, At this time All Day and Sky Information.
Customers can decide to pay more to add an X1 set-top box to their subscription for options such as enhanced 4K, multi-view, odds zone and built-in search with Xfinity Voice Remote. Sports and information TV can also be watched at home and on the go via the Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV and supported third-party platforms such as iOS, Amazon Hearth TV and Roku.
Different add-ons for Xfinity Sports and Information TV include the Extra Sports and Leisure Package (additional $9.995 per 30 days), which includes channels like NFL RedZone, MLB Community, NBA TV and NHL Community and Xfinity StreamSaver with Netflix (with ads) Bundled with Apple TV+ (additional $15 every 30 days).
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