Xumo

National news network now available beyond Spectrum’s service area and to non-Spectrum customers

The launch provides Xfinity Flex customers and Xumo users with another option for live TV and sports

The average FAST viewer spends one hour and 40 minutes watching FAST channels in the evening, according to Xumo

Survey of U.S., European viewers indicates only a quarter of respondents can access all of their content in one place

AsianCrush and RetroCrush are now available on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, Xumo Stream Box and Xumo TV

The cable operator is now offering it to broadband only customers, making it the third MSO to launch the streaming box

The launch is a notable example of how pay TV operators are making streaming a central part of their video strategies

Cox’s local streaming channel will go live on Xumo on Dec. 1

41% of U.S. internet homes now use an ad-supported streaming service, up from 31% in just six months

Comcast-Xumo report notes strong support among advertisers, viewers