Hulu Plus Drops Price for Subscription Service
Hulu has launched its new TV show streaming service for just $7.99 per month, two dollars less than previously announced.
November 17, 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA — Hulu today officially launched Hulu Plus, the first and only internet video subscription service to stream full current seasons and a deep library of back seasons of hit TV shows from ABC, FOX, NBC, and more, in HD, to computers, internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, mobile phones, and tablets, all for $7.99 per month.
"We're proud to offer consumers the best of current TV on their terms," said Jason Kilar, chief executive officer of Hulu. "With Hulu Plus, it's now possible to watch any episode from the current season of watercooler shows like "Glee," "Modern Family," "30 Rock" and dozens more; whenever and wherever they want."
Any users who subscribed during the preview period will also receive a credit for the difference from the $9.99 preview price to be applied automatically to their next billing cycle. Starting today, all new subscribers to Hulu Plus receive a 1-week free trial. Access Anywhere on Multiple Devices Today, Hulu Plus will be available through a wide variety of devices that have an installed base of over 50 million in the U.S. No matter when and where a TV lover wants to catch the latest episode of "House," "Saturday Night Live," or "Family Guy"—whether it's in the office, in the living room, or on the go—Hulu Plus is there:
The Hulu Plus library has grown by thousands of videos during its preview and will add more titles in the months to come.
"We're proud to offer consumers the best of current TV on their terms," said Jason Kilar, chief executive officer of Hulu. "With Hulu Plus, it's now possible to watch any episode from the current season of watercooler shows like "Glee," "Modern Family," "30 Rock" and dozens more; whenever and wherever they want."
Any users who subscribed during the preview period will also receive a credit for the difference from the $9.99 preview price to be applied automatically to their next billing cycle. Starting today, all new subscribers to Hulu Plus receive a 1-week free trial. Access Anywhere on Multiple Devices Today, Hulu Plus will be available through a wide variety of devices that have an installed base of over 50 million in the U.S. No matter when and where a TV lover wants to catch the latest episode of "House," "Saturday Night Live," or "Family Guy"—whether it's in the office, in the living room, or on the go—Hulu Plus is there:
- Connected TV and Blu-Ray players: Samsung, Sony BRAVIA HDTVs and connected Blu-ray Disc Players, and coming soon: LG Electronics, Panasonic, VIZIO
- Connected Set-top Boxes: Roku, Sony Network Media Player, and coming soon: TiVo Premiere DVRs, Western Digital's WD TV Live Hub Media Center and WD TV Live Plus Network Media Player
- Gaming Consoles: PlayStation 3, and coming soon: Xbox 360
- Mobile Devices: Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
- Other network appliances: Sony Dash
The Hulu Plus library has grown by thousands of videos during its preview and will add more titles in the months to come.


