Sort of.

Its important to note that there is a difference between what they restrict in the way of internet traffic, and what they sponsor in terms of allowing access to specific content over the internet.

The services that you log into via your Comcast account (I use HBO Go, HGTV, NBC Live Extra...) are provided by an agreement between the content provider and the carrier. They aren't stopping you from using HBO Go on a Roku with their internet service, and your friend with FiOS can hook his Roku up and watch shows at your house over your Xfinity connection.

That's a fair distinction.

I guess it's more that you cannot activate HBO Go on a Roku using your Comcast credentials as Comcast is not an option in that configuration. Not that they block the traffic or something.

I agree with the distinction, still just as irritated.

Wow, I'd never seen that. What an odd restriction.

Probably a restriction imposed by HBO because they have been so terrified of loosing their content into non-traditional outlets.

Definitely not this. HBO has written an app specifically for the Roku. As far as I can tell, Comcast is the only provider who disallows access to the Roku version of the app.

I can use the HBO Android app with Comcast just fine and push to a Chromecast, but not the Roku.

It's a ridiculous situation, Comcast is intentionally blocking Roku while HBO is embracing it.

Ahh, I stand corrected then.