Available to TV and broadband customers in Comcast's footprint
Comcast introduces StreamSaver streaming bundle
Discounted price represents significant savings compared to purchasing separately
Includes Peacock Premium (ads), Netflix Basic (ads), and Apple TV+ for $15/month
Comcast, the broadband and media company, has announced a new streaming bundle called StreamSaver. The package includes NBCUniversal's Peacock Premium (with ads), Netflix Basic (with ads), and Apple TV+ for a discounted price. This bundle is available to TV and broadband customers in Comcast's footprint for $15 per month, which represents a significant discount compared to the prices of the services purchased separately. The ad-supported Peacock Premium costs $5.99/month, Netflix Basic with ads costs $6.99/month, and Apple TV+ standard plan is priced at $9.99/month.
Comcast's priority is 'investing in the network for the long haul,' anticipating 'more streaming, more consumption' over time. The company sees this bundle as a way to boost its broadband business and offer consumers a compelling package of premium streaming services.
Customers can access Comcast's Now TV, which includes Peacock and 40 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels, for $30 per month by adding Netflix and Apple TV+. To get Comcast's Now TV requires a subscription to Xfinity Internet.
Bundles aggregating streaming services from competitors have gained popularity among traditional media companies as a way to cut customer-acquisition costs and reduce churn. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Venu Sports are also exploring similar offerings in the market.
Comcast announced a new streaming bundle called StreamSaver that packages Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month.
At the price of $15 per month, the bundle offers savings of over 30% according to Comcast Cable CEO David Watson.
Customers interested in StreamSaver who already have one or more of the platforms included may need to manage their existing accounts to avoid duplicate subscriptions.
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The author makes several comparisons between the cost of separate streaming services and the StreamSaver bundle, which is a valid use of statistics. However, he also uses inflammatory language such as 'save consumers money' and 'savings of over 30%', which while not strictly fallacious, can be misleading. The author also makes statements about the benefits of the StreamSaver bundle for both Comcast and its partners without providing any evidence or context, which is an appeal to authority. No formal fallacies were found.
][Comcast] saves consumers money in comparison to buying the separate streaming services individually[
StreamSaver is a homerun for consumers who want top-tier entertainment and live sports, and for our world-class partners Peacock, Netflix and Apple who benefit from the reach and depth of our entertainment platforms and Xfinity’s marketing engine[
The StreamSaver bundle will save consumers nearly $100 a year.
Comcast is offering a new bundle called StreamSaver that includes NBCUniversal’s Peacock Premium (with ads), Netflix Basic (with ads) and Apple TV+ for a discounted price.
The StreamSaver bundle will be available to TV and broadband customers in Comcast’s footprint for $15 per month, a discount of at least 35% compared with the prices of the services purchased separately.
Comcast will also offer Netflix and Apple TV+ to its Now TV streaming-only service, which has Peacock and 40 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels, for $30 per month (versus $20/month without them).
To access Comcast’s Now TV requires a subscription to Xfinity Internet.
On a standalone basis, the trio of services would cost $23-$25 per month.
The ad-supported Peacock Premium is $5.99/month, increasing to $7.99/month in July; Netflix Basic with ads costs $6.99/month; and the standard Apple TV+ plan at $9.99/month.
Comcast’s priority is ‘investing in the network for the long haul’, anticipating ‘more streaming, more consumption’ over time.
Bundles aggregating streaming services from competitors have gained popularity among traditional media companies as a way to cut customer-acquisition costs and reduce churn.
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No formal fallacies were found in the article. However, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. The dichotomous depiction is presented when Watson describes StreamSaver as “a home run for consumers”, implying that it will be highly beneficial for them. The appeal to authority occurs when Watson says, “We’re thrilled to have Netflix and Apple as partners.” This implies that these companies endorse the bundle, which may not necessarily be the case. Additionally, there is an example of inflammatory rhetoric in the phrase “more streaming, more consumption”, which suggests a positive future for Comcast's broadband business at the expense of competitors.
StreamSaver as “a home run for consumers”
We’re thrilled to have Netflix and Apple as partners.
