NBCUniversal plans to launch a free streaming service for Comcast subscribers in July, though the coronavirus outbreak has delayed some content expected to premiere on the platform.

The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the new streaming service, "Peacock," will host classic and new NBC programming and will be available in two paid subscription tiers to non-Comcast subscribers: One tier with ads for $5 per month, and and ad-free tier for $10 per month. A free, ad-supported version will also be available.

Cox cable subscribers will also receive service for free thanks to a deal with NBC, the AP reported. Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal, told the news service that Peacock will host "dozens" of new NBC shows beginning next year.

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Comcast subscribers will also have early access to the service, beginning tomorrow, according to the AP. The company hopes its $5 per month price and free inclusion for many cable subscribers will set it apart from established competitors such as Netflix and Hulu.

Ad times on the service will be shorter than TV ad breaks, with advertisements limited to up to 5 minutes per hour of viewing.

Original plans to boost the launch of the service with this summer's Olympic Games were scrapped last month when it was announced that the games would be postponed until 2021, reportedly throwing in to question whether NBC will even still shoot for a summer launch. Plans to release the service for those who do not subscribe to Comcast could be pushed up in the weeks ahead, according to the AP.

Updated at 11:00 p.m.