• by Karlene Lukovitz  @KLmarketdaily, January 3, 2024

In another example of video streamers jumping into bundle deals, T-Mobile is adding Hulu to a bundle of no-extra-cost services that already includes ad-supported Netflix, Apple TV+ and MLB.TV.

Hulu will join the “on us” streamer bundle, which is offered only to subscribers to T-Mobile’s premium Go5G Next plan, starting Jan. 24.

Normally, the four services’ combined value would be $35 per month or about $400 per year, including $95.88 per year for Hulu with ads.

Hulu offers thousands of movies and TV shows, including “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Only Murders in the Building."

Telco-streamer bundles have become increasingly common as  telecos look for leverage to compete for 5G subscribers and streaming services look for ways to expand the reach of their ad-supported plans.

Verizon offers higher-tier customers the Disney Bundle and the Apple One services bundle, which includes Apple TV+.

In December, Verizon also launched a groundbreaking 40%-off, $10-per-month deal combining the ad-supported tiers of Netflix and Max.

AT&T offers Max as a perk with some plans.