Amazon to sell Comcast cable service?

[mvcg66b3r]

Amazon, which boasts the 'Earth's biggest selection,' may be preparing to sell cable and Internet service from Comcast as well.

The ecommerce site has created a page called the 'Amazon Cable Store,' which offers a variety of Comcast products including Internet service, Internet and TV bundles, and Triple Play offers (Net, Phone and TV).

The Amazon/Comcast store says you must fulfill three steps to purchase Comcast service: 1. Select a package and equipment; 2. Complete a credit check; 3. Schedule an installation.

In addition to offering Comcast service, it appears the Amazon offering would allow customers to purchase TV programming bundles in a slightly different way. The package would start with a 'pre-bundled' lineup of local broadcast channels and a set number of base channels. Then, consumers would pick a plan based on their budget and four different categories: Specialty Channels: Family Channels; Sports Channels; and Premium Entertainment.

Interestingly, the low-cost plan, called Internet Plus 25, does not include ESPN. Internet Plus 25, which includes both TV and Internet service, costs $54.95 for the first 12 months.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/amazon031916.htm

 

[mapman1071]

Only works if you are in a Concast (Comcast) service area.

 

[JeeperOne]

And EVEN THEN it'd be akin to what CenturyLink & other telcos do with DirecTV.....

Cheers & 73

 

[mikedorb]

I think Amazon is making a huge mistake to get involved with Comcast and will someday regret it. I can see them trying to buy Amazon Prime.

 

[anotherguyTN]

I've read in another article that Charter TV may also eventually be available through Amazon as well. If they make smaller packages available I'll definitely consider it.