NBCUniversal Channels Added to Hulu’s Live TV Streaming Service

NBCUniversal has inked an expansive pact that will see such channels as NBC, Telemundo, USA Network and Syfy included on Hulu’s upcoming live TV streaming service when it launches this spring.

The agreement will provide live and on-demand streaming access to networks such as NBC, Telemundo, USA, Syfy, Bravo, E!, MSNBC, CNBC, NBCSN and more, bringing the total number of channels in Hulu’s live TV service to more than 50. The agreement also includes a framework for licensing the NBC and Telemundo broadcast affiliates for carriage on Hulu’s new service.

The deal follows Hulu’s recently announced agreement with A+E Networks, as well as its agreements with 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Turner Networks and CBS Corporation.

“NBCUniversal is home to many of today’s leading sports, news, entertainment and lifestyle networks—brands that not only draw large audiences but also drive pop culture,” said Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins. “With this agreement in place, Hulu will soon provide an affordable, complete live TV package that includes all four major broadcast networks, the top-rated cable news channels, a massive sports offering and our deep existing premium streaming library for under $40.”

“We’re pleased to partner with Hulu to make NBCUniversal’s leading portfolio of entertainment, news and sports networks available on this new service,” commented Matt Bond, the chairman of NBCUniversal Content Distribution. “Growing our audiences is an important priority and this partnership will help bring our networks to new customers.”