Comcast Gives Xfinity Customers Rolling Free Previews with Focus on Education, Entertainment and Fitness
March 25 2020 - 3:11PM
Business Wire
Includes On Demand Catalogs from SHOWTIME® and
EPIX, along with Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services such
as CuriosityStream, Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing and The
Reading Corner
Comcast today announced that it has made the on demand catalogs
from a series of premium networks and subscription video on demand
(SVOD) services available for its Xfinity X1 and Flex customers to
enjoy starting with SHOWTIME, EPIX, CuriosityStream, HISTORY Vault,
Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing, The Reading Corner and
DOGTV.
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Comcast announces rolling free previews
of the on demand catalogs from premium networks and subscription
video on demand (SVOD) services for its Xfinity X1 and Flex
customers. (Photo: Business Wire)
“This is an unprecedented time and we want to be there for our
customers to help make the time they’re spending at home easier
with free previews from our network, studio and streaming
partners,” said Rebecca Heap, SVP of Video & Entertainment at
Comcast.
Xfinity customers with X1 and Flex can simply say “Free” into
their Xfinity Voice remote to explore the range of subscription
programs currently available as part of the free on demand event
spanning kids educational content, fitness and TV & movies,
including:
- SHOWTIME – all X1 customers can enjoy 30-days of all the
series and movies the network has to offer including Billions,
Homeland and Shameless. Xfinity Flex customers will be able to
watch select originals such as City On A Hill and Kidding.
- EPIX – 30 days free of the full EPIX catalog of
thousands of movies, along with acclaimed original series including
Godfather of Harlem, Pennyworth, War of the Worlds and the
highly-anticipated Belgravia, premiering April 12.
- CuriosityStream – 60 days free of the top 300
award-winning documentaries and series on science, history,
wildlife, adventure, travel and more. Explore your world and beyond
with shows including Ancient Earth and The History of Food.
- DOGTV – the whole family is covered with 30 days free of
programs for dogs, as well as dog-related programs for all dog
lovers.
- Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing – 30 days free
of expert-led video classes in fitness, yoga, meditation and
healthy cooking.
- HISTORY Vault – 30 days free of a deep offering of
classic series, probing documentaries and cutting-edge specials.
From series like Modern Marvels to specials about ancient cultures,
HISTORY Vault is the one-stop destination for exploring the past,
present and future.
- Kids Room – 30 days free of a wide selection of popular
series filled with vivid stories and beloved characters. Popular
children’s series include Bob the Builder, Polly Pocket, and
Strawberry Shortcake.
- The Great Courses Signature Collection – 30 days free of
engaging and educational video lectures from the world’s greatest
professors. Hundreds of subjects to learn; from photography to
psychology, guitar to genetics, or mindful health to a vast
exploration of history.
- The Reading Corner – 30 days free of reading videos on
themes such as spring, holiday, school and nature. For children up
to 10 years old. Stories include Donuts: The Hole Story, This is a
Book Full of Monsters, and Beauty and the Beast.
Xfinity plans to open up more preview content from dozens of new
networks, studios and streaming partners on a rolling basis over
the coming weeks.
Beyond free entertainment, Comcast has undertaken a
comprehensive COVID-19 response inclusive of opening Xfinity WiFi
hotspots across the country to anyone who needs them for free
(including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers), pausing data plans,
creating a COVID-19 news destination on X1 and Flex, and making its
Internet Essentials program free for new families for the first 60
days of enrollment.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable,
NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States’
largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to
residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides
these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and
security and automation services to residential customers under the
Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news,
entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo
broadcast networks, television production operations, television
station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and
Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment
companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content
through its pay television services. It also provides
communications services, including residential high-speed internet,
phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast
network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original
content, and has exclusive content rights. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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