{"id":10492,"date":"2024-07-18T17:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10492"},"modified":"2024-08-13T19:36:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T19:36:26","slug":"comcast-nbcuniversal-teams-up-with-exchange-to-provide-service-members-with-free-streaming-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/07\/18\/comcast-nbcuniversal-teams-up-with-exchange-to-provide-service-members-with-free-streaming-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up with Exchange to Provide Service Members with Free Streaming of the Olympic Games Paris 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal\u2019s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal. Military members will be able to stream all the action from Paris using their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>. The Paris Olympics take place July 26 to Aug. 11.<\/p>\n

\"Olympians<\/p>\n

More than 5,000 hours of the Paris Olympics will be available to U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans. Throughout the Games, the comprehensive offering features live competition across all 39 sports and all 329 medal events, top stories and moments, as well as live streams of select practice and warm-up sessions and extensive video content including event recaps, highlights, viral moments, interviews and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe value our relationship with Comcast NBCUniversal and are thrilled to once again be able to team with them to bring the Olympic Games to service members and their families, wherever they are called to serve,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Olympics are one of the biggest events in the world, and we\u2019re excited to play a role in helping our military community cheer on Team USA.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to once again partner with the Exchange for the Olympic and The Paralympic Games in Paris. It\u2019s our privilege to provide unprecedented access to this historic event to U.S. military service members and Veterans, where the world’s greatest athletes will compete against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world,\u201d said Mona Dexter, VP of Military & Veteran Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal.<\/p>\n

Service members can access NBCUniversal\u2019s coverage from their computers or personal devices by visiting NBCOlympics.com (desktop) and the NBC Sports App (U.S. only) and choosing the Exchange as their service provider.<\/p>\n

Because of content rights restrictions, an active ShopMyExchange.com account is required. OCONUS viewers must also be physically located on-installation at a military location with internet service through an authorized internet service provider to gain access. Authorized providers have partnered with the Exchange on technical solutions to allow streaming on U.S. military installations in OCONUS.\u00a0They include: 101 GLOBAL, Allied Telesis, Americable, Babtel, Basefix, Boingo, DHI\/TravelWiFi, DSN, LG Uplus, Mediatti Broadband, Solutions by STC, Telecom Italia, TKS and US Wicom.<\/p>\n

Additional information is available at https:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/fullpage\/static-content\/specialty-pages\/olympics2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on how to watch NBCUniversal\u2019s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Service members and honorably discharged Veterans can stream NBCUniversal\u2019s coverage of The Paris Olympics from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Je<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.7 billion in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

NBCUniversal is one of the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-3861 or wardchr@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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