Comcast Said to Gain Rights to Offer Online TV Nationwide
- Agreements give cable giant option to offer channels online
- Comcast said to have no immediate plans to go beyond territory
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Comcast Corp. has acquired rights from cable network owners to offer their channels nationwide, according to people familiar with the negotiations, giving the biggest U.S. cable operator a backup plan if rival online-TV services catch on with consumers.
The rights allow Comcast to sell video service for the first time outside its regional territories, which include Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.