A Glimpse on Netflix Bundled with Comcast
Generally bundle options have been provided by the internet, TV, and phone providers for the benefit of the customers. The bundle packages are mainly focused on saving money and also in managing the bills with ease.
One of such bundle options which has brought about a remarkable and welcoming change is that Comcast has announced that it will include Netflix subscriptions in its several Xfinity packages, both in new as well as the TV packages which are already in existence.
Let us try to know more about this announcement and the advantages that this announcement would be able to offer.
What’s the Major Change in Comcast’s Opinion?
Comcast is one of the major cable TV providers in US. It is also one of the largest home internet service providers and home phone service providers in US. Through its wide range of Xfinity internet plans, internet speed, and customer support, Comcast has gained a large customer base. In spite of it, Comcast also has provided with bundle options for the benefit of customers.
Netflix is one of the famous video on-demand streaming services in US. With Netflix, you can watch movies and shows online. This service is becoming more and more popular amongst the youngsters.
Comcast and other prominent providers in the industry have been fighting against Netflix and other such content streaming services.
But, now there is a remarkable shift, where Netflix subscriptions are included in the bundles of Xfinity packages. Comcast has begun its services in X1, which is a platform to bundle live TV, on demand streaming, online programming, and DVR services to its customers.
This major shift of Comcast to include Netflix into its bundle is a surprising event, which has brought about lot of welcoming changes in the industry.
Advantages of Netflix Being Bundled into Comcast
The major advantage of the agreement between Netflix and Comcast is that Comcast will allow its customers to have easy access to Netflix in its X1 platform. This helps the Comcast customers to have access of Netflix streaming content with ease.
Generally, when the services are taken as bundles, it would be quite easier for the customers to keep track of their usage and budget. This will help them manage their payments with ease. This principle applies to Netflix also, when it is bundled into Comcast.
With this bundling of Netflix into X1, customers can watch original TV series, documentaries, movies, comedy series, children series, and HDR programming.
This agreement has led to nearly 60% of the TV customers to enter into this X1 platform. Moreover, it has also led to the addition of several million residential cable TV customers to the existing customer base, which shows that the advantages are being welcomed by the customers.
Does Netflix Come Free with Xfinity?
Generally bundle packages include the bills of all the services bundled and generate a single bill. Similarly, if you have opted for Netflix subscription which is bundled into Xfinity TV packages, then you will get a single bill for the services opted including Netflix from Comcast. Thus, it is not free, but has the benefit of handling a single bill for the services opted.
Through this, the cable customers of Xfinity will have the access to Netflix shows and movies, on demand videos, DVR, and web programming included in the Xfinity packages.
Is Netflix included in my Xfinity package?
You would have subscribed for Netflix, by including it in X1 package. You might have a doubt, whether it has been bundled or not. In that case, you can very well find it in the bundled services list or in the monthly charges section listed in your bill.
By checking on the bill, you can very well understand that your Netflix bill is also included in your Xfinity internet plans and TV packages bundle.
What do the Business Heads of Netflix and Comcast Think about This Agreement?
Both the providers’ business heads and officers are excited and share their views in favor of this agreement.
Sam Schwartz, the Chief Business Development Officer of Comcast said that Netflix would be a great partner and he was also excited to offer the services of Netflix to Comcast’s customers in novel ways that will be able to provide the customers with numerous choice, flexibility, and value.
The Global Head of Business Development for Netflix, Bill Holmes, has commented that their partnership with Comcast on Xfinity X1 has brought about an easy access for the customers to Netflix.
Conclusion
Nowadays, many youngsters depend on the streaming services. When Netflix subscription is bundled with Comcast, it would definitely be advantageous for the youngsters as well as people who prefer to watch Netflix.
Even the old age people who prefer reducing the effort of managing multiple bills, but prefer subscribing for Netflix will definitely find it very easy with the bundling of Netflix into Comcast.