Comcast renews distribution deal with Paramount Global
Paramount and Comcast have reached a new distribution agreement that will keep Paramount-owned networks on Xfinity TV for a few more years.
Showtime is a premium pay television network owned by ViacomCBS. The subsidiary operates 16 linear multiplex channels on cable and satellite (including 8 time-shift channels) as well as streaming services Showtime Anytime and Showtime.
Paramount and Comcast have reached a new distribution agreement that will keep Paramount-owned networks on Xfinity TV for a few more years.
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