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The concept of limiting streaming on out of home networks may not be new.  However, the exclusion of all major networks except NBC is new in the last year in my area.  This is a limitation that crreeps in unannounced, like some of the many fee increases (e.g. modem rental went from $11 to $13 to $14). ... View more

I found the comcast page that lists which channels are able to be streamed when not on your home network.  It turns out that in most markets, the major networks including CBS, ABC, Fox, and PBS are no longer able to be streamed  except on your home network.  There are a few markets where they have a relationship with a specific network affiliate, but these are few.  Of course NBC is allowed since it is owned by Comcast.  I don't know when this changed, this limitation was not there in the past.  It really limits the value of Comcast's streaming. ... View more

No, this is a Comcast change.  My account works fine on my network and all things (email, voice, etc) except streaming work on ohter networks.  On the screen shot you will see that there is a box under the channel number that says In Home.  If you are on your home network, Watch will be active and  you can stream the channel.  However, if not on  your home network, Watch is not active and you get the message to connect to your home network.  If you aren't seeing this, then perhaps this is a change only in some areas, or being rolled out by area.   I have have the standard Cisco cable modem, not the X1, but I don't see why that would make a difference in licensing. ... View more

Here are the screen shots when trying to view CBS while on any network except my home network.  It  was the same on all the major chanels, not just CBS.  The only channel I found to work was Motortrend.  Notice that Watch is greyed out and if you click on Why, you get the second screen shot.   This sample is while on an open Xfinitywifi hot spot, but it was the same at my son's house on his secure network. ... View more

I have the comcast bundle with internet, phone and cable.  This is the result of a policy change from Comcast.  I have always been able to stream my cable subscription when traveling.  Nothing has changed in my account, or hardware.  However, Comcast now limits streaming your cable subscription to your home network.  I don't know why this changed, but suspect it was so they could start charging for streaming, even though I am a long time cable subscriber.  ... View more