Comcast Expands School-Focused IPTV Trial

With roots to the cloud-based X1 platform that Comcast has deployed nationwide, Xfinity On Campus delivers a managed IP simulcast of the channels offered via a regular campus TV package, as well as access to Comcast’s VOD platform. Access to Xfinity On Campus, which requires students to sign on with their credentials, is limited to the on-campus network. According to the latest FAQ on the service, Xfinity On Campus also provides access to as many as five premium channel and Comcast’s sports package.