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

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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