NBC may make its streaming service free - report - Breaking The News

NBC may make its streaming service free - report

1 November

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The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is considering a version of its streaming service Peacock free for its users, media reported on Friday.

The service would be ad-supported, CNBC said, citing people close to the matter, adding an ad-free version would also be available to those willing to pay.

Previously, Comcast's subsidiary considered making Peacock free only to cable subscribers and Comcast broadband customers.

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