Comcast And Charter Name Their Streaming Joint Venture Xumo, Set Related Rebrand Of Flex And XClass TV & Outline Plans For Timing Of Launch

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Charter and Comcast have named their streaming joint venture Xumo, expanding the scope of the free, ad-supported platform Comcast acquired in 2020.

The companies also said Flex, the 4K streaming device licensed by Comcast to the joint venture will become Xumo Stream Box and XClass TV will become Xumo TV.

The forthcoming Xumo offering, which was first announced last April, is expected to reach the market in 2023 via Walmart stores as well as Comcast and Charter retail channels, with additional distribution planned.

It is envisioned as an “entire entertainment ecosystem inclusive of streaming devices, content, and a platform for partners to reach audiences at scale,” a press release said.