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Comcast rolling out XiOne to support 4K, WiFi 6, and streaming TV

Sept. 23, 2021

The service provider touts the XiOne as first Comcast connected streaming device that will be made available to all of Comcast’s Xfinity and Sky customers as well as to its syndication partners around the world.

Stephen Hardy

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Comcast has unveiled the XiOne, an internally developed wireless streaming device. XiOne is rolling out to Sky Q customers in Italy and Germany, with initial deliveries to U.S. Xfinity Flex customers beginning now and to X1 customers in the future. The service provider touts the XiOne as first Comcast connected streaming device that will be made available to all of Comcast’s Xfinity and Sky customers as well as to its syndication partners around the world.

“When Sky joined the Comcast family, we brought together our engineers to share insights, roadmaps, talent, and technology to support our global customers. The launch of our new XiOne device is a direct result of these efforts and underscores how our collaborative development approach can bring new and innovative streaming products to markets faster and more efficiently,” said Charlie Herrin, president of technology for Comcast.

The XiOne is designed to be a plug-and-play platform with faster processing and increased memory. The device offers fast switching and navigation in and out of apps as well as support of WiFi 6, 4K UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. Comcast has paired it with a voice-activated remote control that the company says is simpler and smaller than predecessors.

About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director & Associate Publisher

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, DOCSIS technology, and more.