Comcast’s X1 Set-Top Boxes Get ESPN3, ACC Network Extra & SEC Network + Services

Comcast continues to add streaming video services to its Xfinity X1 set-top boxes: The communications giant launched three new ESPN services on eligible devices Wednesday, giving users access to live-and on-demand content not available on ESPN’s cable channels.ESPN3, ACC Network Extra and SEC Network + will carry college football, international soccer, Grand Slam tennis matches, college basketball and additional collegial athletics, among other events. Altogether, the three services will offer access to over 5000 live events, including 150 college football games.“From football and soccer to volleyball and field hockey, this launch gives college sports fans incredible access to live events,” said Comcast Cable executive director Vito Forlenza in a statement. “ESPN3, ACC Network Extra and SEC Network + add a new dynamic to the already deep catalog of sports programming that’s currently available on X1.”