Digital TV News: Comcast
Comcast introduces Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle
May 21, 2024 – Comcast has announced Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock, offering entertainment from the best streaming apps at an unparalleled value.
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Comcast, Dave Watson, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Pluto TV FAST platform draws movie enthusiasts in droves
May 16, 2024 – Research from Omdia and PlumResearch reveals that 43% of all viewing on Pluto TV is attributed to its FAST movie channels, underscoring the platform's dominance in the streaming landscape.
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Omdia, PlumResearch, Maria Rua Aguete, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Market Research, North America, Streaming
Comcast to offer discounted Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ bundle
May 14, 2024 – Speaking at a MoffettNathanson conference, Comcast's chief executive Brian Roberts said that Comcast is to launch a three-way streaming bundle comprising Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.
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Comcast, Brian Roberts, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Comcast releases research on how viewers discover new TV content
May 1, 2024 – Comcast Advertising has released a report analyzing trends in how consumers navigate and discover TV content across traditional and streaming in the U.S. and Europe.
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Comcast Advertising, Travis Flood, Marcien Jencke, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, USA, UX
Rogers to bring Comcast and Xfinity products to Canada
Apr 24, 2024 – Rogers Communications has announced a 10-year agreement with Comcast to bring the latest Xfinity products and technology to its customers, including a new device powered by Entertainment OS.
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Rogers, Comcast, Tony Staffieri, Dave Watson, Broadband, Canada, Digital TV, Gateway, Smart Home, TV OS
Suitest to introduce WingBox OTT test automation tool at NAB 2024
Apr 9, 2024 – At the 2024 NAB Show Suitest will introduce WingBox, a Video Capture and Control appliance enabling combined object- and image-based live and automation testing for OTT apps and devices.
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Suitest, Mirko Nedeljković, Apps, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, UX, Worldwide
Mediacom launches Xumo Stream Box
Mar 25, 2024 – Mediacom Communications has announced that the Xumo Stream Box, powered by Comcast's Entertainment OS, is now available to its Xtream Internet customers at no additional monthly cost.
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Mediacom, Tapan Dandnaik, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA
Top U.S. pay-TV providers lost 5 million subscribers in 2023
Mar 8, 2024 – Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that the largest pay-TV providers in the U.S. lost about 5,035,000 video subscribers in 2023, compared to a net loss of about 4,590,000 in 2022.
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Leichtman Research, Bruce Leichtman, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Satellite, Streaming, Subscribers, USA
Synamedia powers content distribution at Monumental Sports
Feb 29, 2024 – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has chosen Synamedia solutions to distribute sports content, along with other programming, to its newly launched Monumental Sports Network.
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Synamedia, Monumental Sports, Julien Signes, Charlie Myers, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
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