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Comcast Readies Streaming Strategy

Before the end of the year, Comcast plans to offer in-home streaming of live TV, as well as access to on-demand content via Apple's iPad and Android powered tablets. Indeed, CEO Brian Roberts says he's ready to "reinvent how customers interact with their entertainment on TV, online and on mobile devices," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

If all goes according to plan, the cable giant's customers will soon be able to watch live news, TV shows and movies in their homes via tablet computers whenever they want. "Also, its 'play now' function will be available on the iPad in the coming weeks and enable the viewing of on demand programming," the Hollywood Reports notes. Consumers using Comcast's Xfinity TV iPad app will then be able to watch some 3,000 hours of on demand content, including movies and TV shows, either in the home or on-the-go, including any place a wireless connection. Going forward, Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts says the company "has a series of upcoming online enhancements and app releases."

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  1. Jonathan Mirow from BroadbandVideo, Inc., January 26, 2011 at 2:55 p.m.

    Smart. Buy up ailing broadcasters, deliver content where people will actually view it when THEY want to view it. Buh-bye broadcast...

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