Discovery and Comcast announced today that Discovery+ is now available on Xfinity Flex. Xfinity Internet customers can now subscribe and watch the streaming service on the Flex platform, with the service launching on Xfinity X1 in the coming weeks.
“As the definitive streaming destination for real-life storytelling, discovery+ serves fans with an unparalleled entertainment experience and a truly differentiated offering,” said Gabriel Sauerhoff, SVP, Digital Distribution and Commercial Partnerships at Discovery, Inc. “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with our valued partner Comcast to provide their customers with direct and easy access to discovery+ and other applications across their industry-leading entertainment platforms – Xfinity Flex, and soon X1.”
On Discovery+, viewers will find over 55,000 episodes from across Discovery’s brands including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and the upcoming channel Magnolia Network. The streaming service also has select content from A&E, History Channel, Lifetime, and BBC.
“The launch of discovery+ on Xfinity Flex, and very soon on X1, gives our customers access to more of the best entertainment from one of the newest streaming services on the market,” said Rebecca Heap, SVP, Video and Entertainment, Comcast Cable. “Whether a super fan or new to their content, X1 and Flex make it easy for customers to enjoy all the great programming discovery+ has available.”
Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month and an ad-free tier is available for $6.99/month after a 7 day free trial.