Comcast Rolls Out Online Video Service

PHILADELPHIA: Comcast Corporation’s Xfinity platform is offering up online access to some 150,000 videos—including hit TV series, blockbuster movies, independent features and more—to its digital cable customers at no extra charge.

The slate includes episodic TV, Hollywood and indie movies, kids’ programming, international fare, clips and trailers sourced from almost 90 content partners, including CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX, as well as TNT, TBS, Nickelodeon, Discovery, A&E, AMC, MTV, E! Entertainment, The Style Network, Comedy Central, BBC, Bravo, Syfy, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Food Network, History, IFC and Ovation. Xfinity also enables remote DVR control, enhanced search and other features.

“Bolstered by the best content from top programmers and rich tools to help personalize your TV viewing experience, we’ve created a destination that enables customers to watch, find and manage their favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere,” said Matt Strauss, senior VP and general manager at Comcast Interactive Media. “But we’re not stopping there—in the coming weeks, Comcast will bring even more content, functionality and ease-of-use into Xfinity TV.”