NBC Plans Web TV Service for 2020 as Streaming Gets More Crowded
- Comcast’s media division will retain rights for some shows
- Service will be ad-supported, but will have ad-free option
This article is for subscribers only.
NBCUniversal, owner of cable channels like MSNBC and USA and the Universal Pictures movie studio, plans to launch a free streaming service next year, joining the growing list of media companies providing programming directly to viewers online.