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Peacock

Peacock is a streaming television services operated by Comcast subsidiary NBC Universal. It offers three subscriptions: A free, advertisement-supported tier with limited programming; a premium, advertisement-supported tier with an expanded library of movies and shows for $5 a month; and an ultra-premium, commercial-free tier for $10 a month.

Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
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Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Matthew Keys

An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.

Comcast adds 4 million more subscribers to Peacock
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Comcast adds 4 million more subscribers to Peacock

Posted on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The figure was reported as part of Comcast’s quarterly earnings released on Thursday.

Peacock to offer live MLB games on Sundays
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Peacock to offer live MLB games on Sundays

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Peacock says it will begin offering access to live Major League Baseball games starting in May.

Comcast launches new Hispanic streaming business for Peacock
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Comcast launches new Hispanic streaming business for Peacock

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast is launching a new streaming division aimed at incorporating more Spanish-language content into its Peacock streaming service.

MSNBC gets broader presence on Comcast’s Peacock streamer
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MSNBC gets broader presence on Comcast’s Peacock streamer

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has relaunched its streaming channel “The Choice” to incorporate MSNBC branding and programming.

Comcast grabs Universal film rights from HBO for Peacock
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Comcast grabs Universal film rights from HBO for Peacock

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Peacock will become the exclusive home of current and new films from Universal Pictures starting in 2022.

Peacock to land on Amazon Fire TV devices this week
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Peacock to land on Amazon Fire TV devices this week

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast’s streaming television service Peacock will finally be made available to users of Amazon’s Fire TV devices this week.

Peacock to stream three upcoming Major League Baseball games
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Peacock to stream three upcoming Major League Baseball games

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast’s streaming television service Peacock will distribute three Major League Baseball (MLB) games later this week.

Comcast bringing Peacock to Samsung smart TVs this week
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Comcast bringing Peacock to Samsung smart TVs this week

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Peacock will finally roll out to Samsung’s smart TVs this week, Comcast said in a statement.

Comcast considers global launch for Peacock streaming service
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Comcast considers global launch for Peacock streaming service

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast executives are considering plans to bring Peacock to an international audience.

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