Comcast appeals to ‘cord nevers’ with launch of Xfinity Instant TV service

Comcast appeals to ‘cord nevers’ with launch of Xfinity Instant TV service

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https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/27/comcast-appeals-to-cord-nevers-with-launch-of-xfinity-instant-tv-service/

Comcast’s own streaming service aimed at cord cutters and more so the ‘cord nevers’ who never sign up for cable, has now launched. The service, Xfinity Instant TV, is only available to Comcast’s broadband subscribers, where it aims to take on other over-the-top offerings like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV and others, by offering a cheaper “skinny bundle” of local broadcast networks, starting at $18 per month. The service also includes a video-on-demand library, and DVR with 20 hours of storage.

The differentiator between Xfinity Instant TV and some of its streaming rivals is that it packages all the major broadcast networks into its core offering, including ABC, CBS, CW, Fox, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, Unimas, and Univision, plus all public, education and governmental channels. But access to top cable networks like ESPN, AMC, A&E, and Disney Channel aren’t in the introductory package.