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Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix
Comcast will offer a new bundled streaming service where customers can watch content from Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix in one place, the company’s chief executive said Tuesday.
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts didn’t give an exact price for the bundle, which will be called StreamSaver, but said it will be “a vastly reduced price” from that of other streaming services. StreamSaver will launch this month, Roberts said during a MoffettNathanson investor conference, but did not give an exact date.
“We’ve been bundling video successfully and creatively for 60 years,” Roberts said during the conference. “And so, this is the latest iteration of that and I think will be a pretty compelling package.”
Apple TV+ alone is now $9.99 a month, up from $6.99 last year. Apple’s TV arm contributed to record revenue for the company’s services sector, reported The Hollywood Reporter last year. NBC’s Peacock, which was launched in July 2020, has 34 million paid subscribers, and includes programming from Bravo, Hallmark, WWE, NBC Sports and NBC, among other channels. The service is $5.99 a month.
Netflix, which achieved critical mass and profitability much before its streaming rivals, continues to reign supreme with more than 260 million global subscribers. The service costs between $6.99 to $22.99, depending on the subscription.
Apple, Comcast and Netflix didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.
StreamSaver is the latest in a growing trend of streaming bundles this year created by major streaming services teaming together. Entertainment and media giants have struggled to turn a profit on streaming, given the hefty costs of producing original content in the highly competitive video-on-demand market. Another problem plaguing streaming content providers is inconsistent subscription revenue due to customers frequently adding and dropping platforms depending on their cost and programming.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they will offer a bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max this summer. Users of the new bundle will have access to content from ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight and Warner Bros.
In a separate bundle move, ESPN, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this year announced the launch of an app this fall that will group together the bulk of their respective sports content to U.S. users.
Intentions by Apple TV+ and Paramount+ to bundle their services were reported by Fortune in December, though no such plan was ever officially announced by either company. Former Paramount CEO Bob Bakish stepped down from his role in April, a major management shift at the media and entertainment company as it considers a potential merger or sale.
Despite news of the bundle, Comcast’s stock price was flat Tuesday, trading at around $40 a share.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.