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Free Peacock
Why am I reading an online news article claiming Xfinity is taking away customers free access to Peacock premium? This had better not be true! Xfinity charges a small fortune for their services and this small perk was the absolute least they could do for us loyal customers!
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XfinityDilary
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1.8K Messages
2 years ago
I am sincerely sorry. Upon further review, I do see a recent notification that confirms the change. Starting Feb. 13, customers will receive bill notifications letting them know we’ll no longer include Peacock Premium with Xfinity services at no additional charge starting June 26. If you wish to continue receiving Peacock Premium, you’ll need to set up your subscription directly through Peacock or can re-subscribe by saying “Peacock” into your Voice Remote.
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hotdog1971
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2 years ago
I just saw a report in a news feed on this topic.
I have to say I've been a loyal Xfinity customer paying hundreds of dollars a month for more than 20 years, but now it's getting ridiculous, squeezing us for every last dollar! Why so the CEO and shareholders can sit on their [Edited: "Language"] counting the profits. Yep, capitalism at its finest, milk'em for what they've got.
Oh, and watch out If you like streaming a lot and most things in 4K, because you might hit the 1.2TB data cap and get charged (after a free warning email) $10 for every 50GB over (they kindly capped at $100) or you can to pay $30 extra for unlimited data, which seems ironic in this day and age when everyone else offers unlimited data, but not Xfinity!
I guess it's about time to cut the cable "coax" and try Ziply Fiber.
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XfinityDilary
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2 years ago
Hey, @user_a805b4! Thanks for posting on our Community Forums to let us know about this. I am not aware of any changes to our Peacock App or subscription. Where did you see the article?
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user_a805b4
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4 Messages
2 years ago
I saw the article on a Facebook post by Deadline Hollywood just before 6pm cst tonight.
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ki1o
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112 Messages
2 years ago
It seems to be true. Here's a couple of links.
https://cordcuttersnews.com/peacock-will-no-longer-be-free-to-comcast-xfinity-customers-starting-this-summer/
https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/comcast-xfinity-subs-losing-peacock-free-access-1235520530/
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SueM1
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7 Messages
2 years ago
I have lost my access to Peacock 2 months before the change is supposed to happen. It’s telling me I’m not subscribed. On the phone for 6 hours with no resolution. Xfinity said to contact Peacock directly. No luck with that either.
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moodyj66
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43 Messages
1 year ago
I had no idea about this change until I saw the notification in my account today. The one "free" thing they offered is being taken away. My only question is the price to subscribe. Does the $2.99 price only apply if I subscribe and watch through Xfinity? I typically watch on my iPad using the Peacock app or from my Firestick.
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nayaugpark
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22 Messages
1 year ago
I'm on the diamond level and was told we can use that to continue the free subscription. How does that work?
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user_7a91f7
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18 Messages
1 year ago
Well it appears it has happened. Free Peacock Premium is going away this month. 6/26/23….My issue is I have the XFinity DVR and often record fromNBC programs. The XFinity DVR recordings often have issues in the middle of playback and with an auto apology it automatically shifts over to the Peacock recording in its place!!!! So now what do I do when the expensive DVR I pay for doesn’t work & your back up option is now a payment. Sad….
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camdids
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97 Messages
1 year ago
Latest is an Email to me telling me I can have Peacock Premium at no extra cost, due to being an Xfinity Rewards Diamond member.
It sounds like I will have to watch for the offer to appear in the Rewards to get it.
Is this correct
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