Perhaps manning the ramparts ahead of Apple's video service launch, Spotify on Tuesday began offering Hulu's 'Limited Commercials' plan free to more — though not all — U.S. Premium subscribers.
The option is available to both new and existing Premium listeners through a Spotify sign-up page. People already subscribed to Hulu will have to cancel that billing and resubscribe through Spotify. Those who already have Hulu through Spotify can save an extra $3 per month.
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If you cancel or upgrade to a different plan (e.g. Duo or Family), you'll lose access to Hulu. Students can still get access to Hulu's ad-supported plan and SHOWTIME (see below). Whether you're new to Premium for Students or already have it, get access to Spotify Premium, Hulu’s ad-supported plan, and SHOWTIME for just $4.99/month! The Hulu deal also does not apply to Spotify Family subscribers paying $14.99 per month for up to five people. Hulu is only available for those with an individual Spotify Premium subscription. Additionally, Hulu upgrades, like the ad-free plan ($11.99 per month) or the HBO add-on (an additional $14.99 per month), are not available through the. The streaming music provider is offering free Hulu access as part of $9.99 Spotify Premium plan. Subscribers will be able to watch free ad-supported video on Hulu that would otherwise cost $5.99.
There are some critical limitations. The promo ends June 10, and won't work for people on a Premium for Family plan, presumably because that covers up to five people for $14.99 per month. Customers also can't add 'premium' channels like Showtime and HBO, even though Showtime comes with a $4.99 student Spotify/Hulu bundle.
The new deal could help Spotify fend off competition from Apple. While Apple Music has over 50 million paid subscribers, that pales next to Spotify's 87 million, likely closer to 90 million or more since its last statistics were released in November. Still more people are on its free ad-based tier.
Apple is expected to announce an on-demand video service on March 25. Some past rumors have indicated that the company could offer some sort of bundle with Apple Music, though others have suggested that Apple could initially make its original programming free on its devices, generating money mostly through third-party subscriptions. Either way it's eventually expected to use 'tentpole' shows to kickstart a paid video plan.
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Note: It's no longer possible to sign up to the Premium and Hulu $9.99/month deal. If you cancel or upgrade to a different plan (e.g. Duo or Family), you'll lose access to Hulu. Students can still get access to Hulu's ad-supported plan and SHOWTIME (see below).
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Whether you're new to Premium for Students or already have it, get access to Spotify Premium, Hulu’s ad-supported plan, and SHOWTIME for just $4.99/month!
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