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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:24 AM Jan 2021

For those without cable

A friend who had cut the cord some time ago called tonight, excited about a new freebie from crappy Comcast / Xfinity.

Apparently, internet customers now qualify for a "Flex Box," completely free of charge. (I saw the contract and the box is listed at $0.00 for one year.)

This box connects to tv with HDMI cable, which is included. It also comes wih a remote.

This box provides access to all of Comcast's On Demand shows and free local channels.

The way I understand it, Xfinity customers must call to renegotiate a 12-month contract annually. This is how my friend learned about this freebie.

I hope this is helpful to those without tv service who would like to watch.

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For those without cable (Original Post) SheltieLover Jan 2021 OP
I'll have to tell my son... dawg day Jan 2021 #1
I know, it is crazy expensive! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #4
Just be careful it doesn't make you go past your data limit. roamer65 Jan 2021 #2
Yes, I'm sure that is likely comcrap's goal SheltieLover Jan 2021 #5
Be careful of that so called flex box device, Arne Jan 2021 #3
Or a 5g vaccine? SheltieLover Jan 2021 #6

roamer65

(36,747 posts)
2. Just be careful it doesn't make you go past your data limit.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:30 AM
Jan 2021

I assume it is streaming and will probably count against your data limit.

I love getting my locals over the air. I get subchannels that Comcrap won’t carry, also out of market channels.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
6. Or a 5g vaccine?
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 09:35 AM
Jan 2021

Can't keep up with the crazies. Lol

Guessing something similar to windows 10 personal data theft for profit. I have strongly urged friend to pull HDMI cable & ethernet when not watching shows. Fuck comcrap!

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