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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Putting Cartoon Network Behind Another Paywall?

I am so mad that Cartoon Network is going to be put behind yet another paywall. Why? It certainly (as it was put it in the notification), "to make sure we deliver the best mix of content and value for our customers". How is putting a channel/network that has been part of the normal line up suddenly behind another paywall that we'd have to again purchase separately doing anything to add a 'mix of content' and it certainly isn't improving value of the channel line up. It's weak. I'm extremely disappointed with this decision. It's made me reconsider my current package to purchase a lesser value, possibly even explore other tv options. I hope these complaints get some serious consideration. 

Thank you. 

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343 Messages

23 days ago

"another paywall"? what was the first paywall it was put behind?

I'm trying to understand "multiple paywalls".

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5 Messages

They moved Cartoon Network to a more expensive package a few years ago and this is the 2nd time they’ve done it. Xfinity is a terrible negotiator with Time-Warner and makes their customers pay for it.

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@user_iroi40  We regularly review our channel lineups and sometimes make changes to ensure we're offering a wide variety of content at the best value. As part of those regular reviews, The decision was made to move Cartoon Network to the More Sports & Entertainment Package. Your feedback is appreciated.

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absolute lame reply to charge $10 more for CN. 

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What about Cartoon Network seems appropriate for a sports entertainment package? 

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Well @user_iroi40 , there are two parts to the more sports & entertainment package. The entertainment portion of this package now includes Cartoon Network, Crime and Investigation Network, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and Outdoor channel. With that being said, I think it is important to voice your feedback like you have already done with the Send Tom Feedback Form. Thank you for sharing your feedback here within our community as well, this is a great place to find others that share the same opinion. We want to make sure that our customers feel heard, and submitting feedback is where that starts. 👍

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21 days ago

Hey there, @Onjun, thanks for reaching out through Xfinity Forums regarding your feedback on Cartoon Network. We truly appreciate your feedback, and I will make sure this is submitted. We are always looking for ways to improve the customer experience and want you to be happy with your channel lineup. Let us know if you have any additional questions or feedback. 

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Please add my disappointment:

Subject: Concern Regarding Removal of Cartoon Network from Xfinity Lineup

Dear Xfinity Customer Service,

I’m writing to express my disappointment regarding the recent announcement that Cartoon Network will be removed from the Xfinity TV lineup. This channel has been a staple in my household for years, offering both nostalgic value and quality programming for younger viewers.

Cartoon Network is more than just entertainment—it’s a cultural touchstone that has consistently delivered creative, diverse, and family-friendly content. Removing it feels like a step backward in providing a well-rounded viewing experience.

I understand that programming decisions are complex, but I urge you to reconsider this change or provide alternative ways to access Cartoon Network through your services. As a loyal customer, I hope my feedback will be taken seriously.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

[Edit: Personal Information] 

LOOOONGTIME Customer with multiple Xfinity products and services.

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@XfinityJeniece​ I truly hope Xfinity is listening to its customers on this matter. It may seem minor, but for many families, this change will be difficult.

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@XfinityJeniece​ tell your middle management to tell their bosses boss to stop being greedy. They’re losing this customers money.

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Mr-DJ We appreciate you reaching out to us over our Community Forums, and providing your feedback. The Cartoon Network is still available, it has been moved from the Ultimate TV and Digital Preferred Tier packages to the More Sports & Entertainment package. For a limited time, eligible customers can add the More Sports & Entertainment Package for just $5 a month for the first two months.
 

We offer a range of alternative content that may offer similar viewing options. You can also use your Xfinity Voice Remote to find alternative viewing options. HBO Max offers popular Cartoon Network content:

hbomax.com/channel/cartoon-network
hbomax.com/channel#adult-swim-section

 

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HBO Max stripped almost all of its Cartoon Network content. 

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17 days ago

Agreed. It's something my family enjoys—whether it's cartoons for my son or Adult Swim for the adults in the house. It's ridiculous.

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17 days ago

Please add my disappointment to this thread and feedback to Comcast. I will be downgrading my package because of this. If actions like this continue, I surely will cancel altogether.

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17 days ago

Another angry voice added to this thread! Bring Cartoon Network back!

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17 days ago

Add one more. I don’t understand what cartoons and sports have to do with each other so this seems to be nothing more than a money grab when Xfinity is already charging ridiculous amounts. Might be time to rethink cable all together

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17 days ago

This change and horrendous quality/customer service may lead a 20+ year customer to leave.   [Edited: Language]

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28 Messages

17 days ago

This is the final straw for this 20+ year customer.  I have TV, Internet and voice service with them and am going to be canceling all of them over this change. 

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17 days ago

Xfinity has really shown its greed and has done nothing to set itself apart from other cable providers. A majority of the channels they offer show 24/7 reruns on repeat yet they want to charge premium for below basic programming. I’ll be canceling.

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17 days ago

What content on Cartoon Network makes you think it needed an additional charge? Your making people who have children pay more for reruns of cartoons?  The audacity of this is appalling and I am also considering changing to a cheaper package now as 90% of your service is not worth entertaining anyways the channels available keep shrinking and carrying charges., you force people to upgrade bundles to services they don't need (i haven't needed a landline phone in years but that didn't stop you from remaking bundles with it to charge extra) and the prices just go up and up with no end. It really is complete garbage.  My thanks for 25 of years of patronage just to throw it in my face and pick my pockets. ~slow clap~

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user_fptdmp Thanks for your feedback about the recent change for Cartoon Network, and we appreciate it. If you have been thinking about making some changes lately, and would like me to review options with you to see what package fits your home needs the best, I would be happy to help. I'm always happy to help save customers money where I can. 

 

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17 days ago

I agree! It's just pure greed! Xfinity is too expensive as it is and they pluck Cartoon Network to put it behind a paywall to "inprove value"?!? How does placing a popular channel in a higher tier any value to me? I'm looking into other providers because this is ridiculous!

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Savage62 We regularly review our channel lineups and sometimes make changes to ensure we're offering a wide variety of content at the best value. As part of those regular reviews, we made the decision to move Cartoon Network to the More Sports & Entertainment Package. Your feedback is appreciated.

 

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16 days ago

Yeah I just found out tonight when, like every night I turned on Cartoon Network and it wasn’t there. I’m DONE with Xfinity. I’ve been needing an extra reason to cancel being that my bill like all of ours goes up every year with no additional benefit. Expect a call from me tomorrow Xfinity. We are all done. 

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Hi @user_0860z1, It's absolutely understandable that you've reached your breaking point with Xfinity, especially after discovering Cartoon Network is suddenly unavailable. We truly appreciate your detailed feedback, and we hope to find a resolution that meets your needs.

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@XfinityQuemekia​ thanks for getting back to me. I’ve just canceled my Internet and cable and moved to other providers. Have a great day.

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@user_0860z1 We appreciate the update and your time with us. We will share your feedback to our leadership. 

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16 days ago

I pay $267.72 a month for cable and internet.  In the last 2 years the price has gone up significantly while basic channels are disappearing or going to a pay for package.  Comcast/Xfinity is offering less and charging more.  Edited: [inflammatory & misinformation]

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15 days ago

Your decision to put Cartoon network into a "sports" package is going to backfire.  Instead of you getting an extra 9.95 from me, you have just motivated me to move all of my services from you to providers who will actually appreciate my business.  To summarize, that is over $300 monthly that I currently pay (TV/Internet/Phone) you will be losing (and a 20+ year customer) because you wanted to try and get another 10 bucks from me per month. 

Thanks,

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Note: This comment was created from a merged conversation originally titled Cartoon Network Paywall

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scootypuffsr We regularly review our channel lineups and sometimes make changes to ensure we're offering a wide variety of content at the best value. As part of those regular reviews, we made the decision to move Cartoon Network to the More Sports & Entertainment Package. Your feedback is appreciated. If you already subscribe to MAX, they do carry a lot of Cartoon Network content, so you could possibly save on making any changes. 

 

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No, HBO Max doesn’t carry “a lot” of Cartoon Network content unless you think 10% is “a lot”. 

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@XfinityAmandaB​ Can you please explain to me how charging another $10 per month for a channel that used to be included in my already over-priced plan is providing me the 'best value'.  I have yet to have anyone from Xfinity explain that part to me.

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14 days ago

I JUST found out about this when I went to watch Cartoon Network. I am outraged! I as well pay over $200 a month for cable and WiFi. To make matters worse I have Xfinity mobile as well which I will soon be cancelling. They are too big too care, flat out. Oh and please, whichever Xfinity employee that is about to read this, do respond with your script. 

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Whoever wrote that script needs fired.  I love the part about providing 'best value', not sure how us paying $10 more a month is providing any value at all.

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One thing to know is that Fios TV by Verizon does offer Cartoon Network, we have been with Xfinity for a long time, but per the CN change, we'll be dropping Xfinity altogether. Please join me in doing so, and [EDITED: Language]Xfinity.

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@user_bg9xnl, we do still offer Cartoon Network with our More Sports & Entertainment Package. We hope that you would reconsider dropping service. We do have a wide array of offerings and would be happy to discuss options with you. 

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