High-definition programming will be a big part of Project Infinity. Mr. Roberts says that Comcast will offer subscribers more than 1,000 high- definition choices this year, a combination of both movies and high-definition channels. Comcast currently offers 300 high-definition options, far more than most cable systems.“We want to make it crystal clear that Comcast has the best TV product,” Mr. Roberts said. “Project Infinity is a real competitive edge for Comcast. We will deliver more HD content than our competitors with thousands of choices and, ultimately, 3,000 HD movies.”
On the Internet side, Fancast.com, which has been operating in beta mode, will also be unveiled on Tuesday. The site is available to anyone, not just Comcast subscribers. It offers free episodes of shows like “The Practice” and “CSI,” and also helps viewers manage their entertainment choices, showing them what is on and letting them personalize their viewing.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Comcast comes out with content blazing
Since we have Comcast cable in Houston, and most of the nation has it too, this announcement is particularly newsworthy. Comcast is launching some big video on demand plans says the New York Times:
