Skip to main content

Cablevision goes bold, offers Hulu content on demand

Hulu Plus
Image used with permission by copyright holder
After making headlines for becoming the first pay-TV provider to offer HBO’s new standalone service, HBO Now, to broadband customers, Cablevision has again made headlines in the streaming world by bringing streaming site Hulu to its cable boxes.

While the addition of Hulu — which streams original programming, as well as series from a host of channels like FX, Fox, TNT, and Adult Swim — seems like a strange move for a cable provider, Cablevision is fighting aggressively to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the terms allow Hulu programming to be accessed on demand from Cablevision set-top boxes. There will also be an option to access the Hulu app from Cablevision boxes, according to the report. However, further details and pricing for the service have not been disclosed at this time. Hulu Plus, which carries the majority of the service’s content, currently costs subscribers $8/month.

Alongside deals with Hulu and HBO Now, last week the company unveiled two separate “cord-cutter” bundles. The first bundle, at $44.90 per month, gives customers high-speed internet (50 Mbps) and a Mohu Leaf digital antenna that can be used to watch OTA channels without a cable package. The second bundle, at $34.90 per month, offers the same package, but comes with a slower internet connection speed that tops out at 5 Mbps.

“The partnership with Hulu reflects Cablevision’s desire to meet customers where they are,” said Kristin Dolan, chief operating officer of Cablevision in a press release. “There is a new generation of consumers who access video through the Internet, and whatever their preference, Cablevision will facilitate a great content experience.”

Editors' Recommendations

Steve Smith
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Steve doesn’t really like to write about himself in the third person. He’s not The Rock. He is, however, a writer who has…
Chelsea vs Tottenham live stream: Can you watch for free?
top tech stories 08 04 2017 weekly rewind soccer goal getty8 4 17

Both fighting to claim a spot for European play next season, fifth-place Tottenham heads to Stamford Bridge for an important London Derby against ninth-place Chelsea today. It's been a disappointing season for the Blues, but they've lost just one time in their last 33 home league games against Spurs, so they likely still feel confident in this critical matchup.

The match is just about to start, at 2:30 p.m. ET. In the United States it will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock, but we've found a way you can watch a live stream of the match for free.
Is There a Free Chelsea vs Tottenham Live Stream?

Read more
The Batman 2: release date, plot, cast, trailer
Robert Pattinson in The Batman.

Following the success of The Batman in 2022, a sequel from Warner Bros. Pictures was inevitable. Even the revamped DC Studios led by James Gunn and Peter Safran won't derail director Matt Reeves' plans for The Batman 2, which has been officially titled The Batman Part II.

Robert Pattinson will once again portray Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman. Beyond that, several questions remain about the upcoming sequel. To sort out the facts from the rumors, we've compiled this roundup that shares everything we know about The Batman Part II so far.
When does The Batman Part II come out?

Read more
Everything you need to know about Cobra Kai season 6
Johnny and Robby Lawrence cheering in a restaurant in a scene from Cobra Kai season 5.

In 2018, Sony Pictures TV teamed up with YouTube Red to produce Cobra Kai, a sequel series to the hit Karate Kid films from the 1980s. Most notably, both of The Karate Kid's surviving primary stars, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, signed on to reprise their respective roles as former rivals Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence. The show picked up decades later, as Johnny revived the Cobra Kai dojo to turn his life around and mentor the next generation of martial arts enthusiasts. Daniel took that as a sign to start up his own dojo, and his rivalry with Johnny was born again.

Netflix picked up Cobra Kai after the second season, and the show has become an even bigger hit. Now, Cobra Kai is in production on its sixth and final season, but this series may not be the end of the Miyagi-verse that began in 1984 with The Karate Kid. Here's everything we know about Cobra Kai season 6 to prepare you for the new season.
What happened in Cobra Kai season 5?

Read more