NBC's streaming service could see Friends, The Office off Netflix and Amazon, unless "the price is right"

When Comcast CEO Brian Roberts mooted a streaming service, the reverberations will have been felt across the industry
UPDATED JAN 23, 2019

When Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said, "There is robust demand for our content across multiple platforms [which is] a great opportunity to create own streaming service," someone somewhere must have nudged Reed Hastings, CEO and chairman of Netflix.

Speaking at the company's earnings conference, Roberts went on to say: "This service will be distinct and compelling, offering current and prior seasons, library and some original content with a light advertising load all for free to pay TV customers."

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