Author: Edward C. Baig / Source: USA TODAY
Comcast is adding a new $5 a month streaming video service.
But Xfinity Flex, which is yet another variation on cable TV without the cable, is limited to the company’s Xfinity Internet subscribers who reside within Comcast’s coverage footprint.
Flex launches March 26, and in functionality resembles a Roku.
As of January, Comcast had about 25 million Internet subscribers who would be able to take advantage of the new Flex offering.
Those who shell out the five bucks monthly, will receive a leased Internet-connected, 4K HDR-ready box and voice-activated remote control, to access Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Showtime, along with more than 10,000 free online movies and ad-supported TV shows.
There will be some live streaming too, from the likes of ESPN3, Xumo, Pluto, Tubi TV, Cheddar, and YouTube. You’ll also be able to rent and purchase movies and TV shows, listen to music through the likes of Pandora, iHeartRadio, and XITE, and manage security cameras and other smart home devices via the TV.
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