Rogers Xfinity has added CBC Gem, ICI.TOU.TV, Paramount+ and DAZN to its streaming app offerings.
The move allows customers to access the streaming services directly through its interface or via voice remote. They join existing apps on the platform like Prime Video, Netflix, tubi, BritBox, Plex, and others.
“We’re committed to delivering the best entertainment experience, including access to content that Canadians are looking for,” said Bret Leech, President, Residential, Rogers, in an announcement. “The addition of these Canadian and global streaming services will help Rogers Xfinity customers connect to the content they’re looking for on our world-class platform.”
The additions of CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV gives Rogers Xfinity subscribers access to more than 6,500 hours of free, live and on-demand programming on CBC Gem, and more than 12,000 hours of programming, including nearly 2,000 hours of youth content, on ICI TOU.TV and ICI TOU.TV EXTRA.
“As Canadians increasingly turn to streaming and connected TV platforms, our new partnership with Rogers invites millions of viewers across the country to discover CBC’s award-winning programming,” said Barbara Williams, Executive Vice-President, CBC. “With the launch of CBC Gem on Rogers Xfinity, we will be able to better serve audiences in Canada with the news and entertainment they want, however and wherever they want it.”
“Bringing ICI TOU.TV to Rogers Xfinity offers new possibilities for Francophones across the country to access a wide variety of French-language content from Radio-Canada and its partners,” added Dany Meloul, Executive Vice-President, Radio-Canada. “This aligns perfectly with our mandate to promote our language and culture and to offer Canadians a true alternative in their own language.”
Among CBC Gem’s offerings are series like North of North, Saint-Pierre, Murdoch Mysteries, Heartland, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, in addition 15 CBC News live streaming channels.
ICI TOU.TV offers entertainment and news in French from Radio-Canada with ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscribers granted ad-free access to partner content from TFO, Télé-Québec, France.tv, RTBF, and Canal+ Grand Écran,
DAZN Canada is home to NFL Game Pass where fans can watch every NFL game including RedZone, as well as the exclusive home to LIV Golf, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Bundesliga, and global boxing matchups.
Paramount+ series include Dexter: Resurrection, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Landman, Tulsa King, Yellowstone, as well as South Park and the Star Trek franchise.
