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Peacock is a subscription streaming service that provides access to a variety of popular NBC shows and Universal movies. It is also the streaming home of many live sports that are typically shown on the NBC family of channels. All of which makes Peacock a popular service for shows, movies, and live sports.
Peacock FAQs
How much is Peacock?
Peacock is technically available for free. Consumers can simply sign up for a free account and immediately start watching. However, the selection of content available with the free tier is somewhat limited. To unlock all of the content available though Peacock, consumers will need to sign up for either the $4.99 per month ad-supported Premium plan or the $9.99 per month ad-free Premium Plus plan. There is also an annual plan available which can help to save on the cost.
When did Peacock launch?
Peacock first became available in the United States in April of 2020. However, this was a beta launch with the service primarily only available to Comcast Xfinity customers. It wasn’t until July of the same year when Peacock became available nationwide. Since then, the service has continued to increase its reach by expanding device support and the variety of content available to watch.
Who owns Peacock?
Peacock is a property owned by NBCUniversal, which also means the parent owner is Comcast. This is why Peacock comes with a heavy emphasis on shows from the NBC vault and movies from the Universal catalog. Barring any possibility of a merger, this also means it is unlikely that Peacock will change ownership any time soon.
Which devices is Peacock available on?
Peacock is compatible with a wide selection of platforms and devices. making it accessible to a large number of users. As is often the case with streaming services, there are still some gaps in device support. Below is a summary of some of the more popular platforms that Peacock is currently supported on.
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Hisense TV
- LG TV
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Roku
- Samsung TV
- Vizio TV
- Xfinity
- Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Is Peacock worth it?
Peacock can be a worthwhile subscription for some homes, and it can be particularly useful to those that want access to NBC content but don’t have a live TV subscription. It is also a useful subscription for live sports, even though it tends not to be an outright live TV replacement for many of the sports available through Peacock. At the same time, even with a live TV subscription, consumers may find some live sports events are only available through Peacock, making a subscription worth it to live TV subscribers as well.
It is possible to watch NFL on Peacock but not every game during the season. Here’s a look at which football games you can stream on Peacock.
Spectrum TV owners might not have Disney or ESPN, but they are being offered a number of deals, including one year of Peacock for free.
With a huge discount on offer, the Peacock student plan is a great way to save on the cost of streaming NBC shows, live sports, and more.
While Peacock does include ads, it is those paying for the Premium Plus ad-free plan that now seem to be encountering ads on everything.
Before signing up to Peacock, it is worth checking that your preferred smart TVs and streaming players are supported. Here’s the full list.
With an extensive library of on-demand content, live sports, and access to NBC shows and Universal movies, is Peacock worth a subscription?
Peacock’s Premier League coverage includes a majority of the live matches each season, as well as highlights, full-match replays, and more.
If you’ve previously accessed NBC over the air or through a live TV plan, you may find you get a different local NBC channel with Peacock.
NBCUniversal has agreed a deal with EverPass Media to distribute Peacock’s exclusive sports content in bars and commercial establishments.
If you’re based in the US and looking to watch as many Premier League games as possible during the 2023-24 season, here are your options.
Peacock’s deal with JetBlue is now live, offering frequent travelers additional perks including the ability to watch shows on board for free.
The first three episodes of season 1 of Killing It are currently available to stream for free on YouTube. No Peacock subscription required.
Peacock’s subscriber base slowly continues to grow. The streaming service ended the second quarter with around 24 million paid subscribers.
While Peacock has increased the price of its plans for the first time, you can still get a full year for $20. You might want to hurry though.
Peacock has increased the price of its monthly and annual plans, and for both new and existing subscribers. Here’s what you need to know.
A new promotion makes it possible to sign up and get six months of Peacock Premium for just $12 when purchasing a movie ticket from Fandango.
Comcast’s new rules for Xfinity customers take effect today, adjusting who exactly has access to Peacock Premium for free, and for how long.
If you missed out on Peacock’s ‘Summer of Peacock’ deal, it is still possible to stream Peacock for an entire year and only pay $19.99.
Thanks to a new and limited-time Peacock Preview experience, Vizio smart TV users can watch select episodes from fan-favorite shows for free.
