Comcast is finally joining the ranks of PlayStation Vue and Sling TV, in providing an Internet television subscription independent of a main cable subscription. Titled Stream, the service will offer customers live TV broadcasts to watch on their choice of device, including desktops, notebooks, tablets, and smartphones, though unlike its main competitors, there appear to be a few snags that may cause some potential customers to look elsewhere.
For $15 per month, Stream will allow users to watch live TV from “about a dozen networks,” including major broadcasters and HBO. A cloud DVR will also be available, so shows can be recorded for later viewing, along with a selection of on-demand movies and shows, and the ability to use apps that usually require a cable subscription to access via TV Everywhere.
