Comcast, Netflix expand partnership following successful Xfinity x1 integration

News Video United States 13 APR 2018
Comcast, Netflix expand partnership following successful Xfinity x1 integration
Comcast and Netflix expanded their partnership to provide Comcast the ability to include a Netflix subscription in new and existing Xfinity packages. In 2016, Comcast launched Netflix on the X1 platform, offering customers a fully integrated entertainment experience featuring voice control and access to the Netflix service.

Comcast integrated the Netflix service with the X1 user experience, enabling customers to browse and access the entire Netflix service, including TV shows, films, documentaries, stand-up comedy, kid’s titles and a robust catalog of Ultra HD 4K and HDR programming alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web video from hundreds of networks, studios and digital brands available with their Xfinity TV subscription. Customers can search with the X1 voice remote, browse by TV series, movie, network, or actor on Xfinity On Demand, or explore recommendations across broadcast, cable, premium and Netflix content.

Comcast said it will launch a variety of initial offers in April that include a Netflix subscription. Offers and availability will vary by market and be open to new and existing customers. Netflix-related billing will be handled directly by Comcast, giving customers one, simple monthly statement.

The X1 platform is in 60 percent of Comcast video customer homes.

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Video

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Comcast,  Netflix

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United States

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