CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today
announced that Stream TV, a new streaming cable TV service that
includes access to live channels from all the major broadcast
networks and HBO as well as thousands of on demand choices, is
available to current Xfinity Internet-only customers in the
company's Chicago metropolitan
area.
With Stream TV, users can watch live TV on laptops, tablets and
phones in their home. In addition, the service includes
thousands of on demand movies and shows that can be watched at home
or on-the-go over Wi-Fi, and includes access to TV Everywhere and a
cloud DVR.
The service costs around $15 per
month (additional local taxes and fees will vary by market) and the
first month is free. Sign-up for existing Xfinity Internet
customers is easy: no commitments or fixed-term contracts; no phone
calls or visits from a technician; and no additional equipment
required. Users only need to visit xfinity.com/streamtv to
sign up to start immediately enjoying access to live and on demand
cable programming online or through the Xfinity TV app.
"We want to make ordering and accessing Stream TV as simple as
possible for our customers and let them start watching favorite
content as quickly as possible," said Matt
Strauss, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Video
Services for Comcast Cable. "It's an exciting time to be a TV fan –
there is more quality content than ever and seemingly limitless
ways to keep up with all the shows and movies people are talking
about. We'll continue to experiment by creating offerings like
Stream TV so that users can choose the service that works best for
them."
Added John Crowley, Senior Vice
President for Comcast's Greater Chicago Region, "Interested Xfinity
Internet-only customers can immediately start enjoying the service
by using the Xfinity TV app or the online portal. Stream TV is
the latest choice for consumers who want to enjoy entertainment on
their terms."
Comcast plans to make Stream TV available across its entire
service area by early 2016.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is one of the
nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to
businesses and residential customers. Comcast has invested in
technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the
fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video,
communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company.
Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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