This Monday, Disney’s live TV service Hulu + and Fubo announced their merger, forming one of the largest pay-TV providers in the country. According to the terms of the agreement, Disney will own 70% of Fubo, while the current management team of the TV streaming service will be responsible for operating the new partnership.
What will the Fubo TV and Disney Plus merger include?
The agreement, which does not include Hulu’s subscription service, will give Disney the opportunity to develop a new platform dedicated to sports and broadcasts. This will include Disney’s various sports and entertainment networks, such as ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, and ESPN+.
According to the terms of the deal, users will still be able to access Fubo and Hulu + Live TV through their respective platforms. Additionally, Hulu + Live TV will remain available on the Hulu app and continue to be part of the bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.
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Fubo’s stock rises after merger announcement with Disney
Fubo’s stock saw an increase of more than 200% following the announcement of the merger with Disney Plus. If this merger is successfully completed, the resulting services would become the second largest pay TV digital provider, with around six million subscribers. This number would only be surpassed by YouTube TV.
How much does Fubo TV cost?
FuboTV offers a variety of plans ranging from $32.99 to $109.99 per month. This live streaming platform specializes in broadcasting sporting events, in addition to providing access to local and premium channels. Currently, the platform offers four packages:
- Latino: $32.99 per month
- Pro: $79.99 per month
- Elite with Sports Plus: $99.99 per month
- Deluxe: $109.99 per month
What do Fubo TV packages include?
- Latino: Offers Spanish-language TV, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and streaming on up to two screens.
- Pro: Gives access to watch Fubo on up to 10 screens within your home network; it also allows you to watch content on three additional devices outside the home. Cloud DVR storage is unlimited.
- Elite with Sports Plus: Includes everything in the Pro plan, plus 4K streaming, additional channels, and Sports Plus with NFL RedZone.
- Deluxe: Offers everything in the Elite with Sports Plus plan, plus additional channels, MGM+, and International Sports Plus.
How much does Disney Plus cost?
- Disney+ Basic: $9.99 monthly
- Disney+ Premium: $15.99 monthly
- Disney Bundle Duo Basic: $10.99 monthly
- Disney Bundle Duo Premium: $19.99 monthly
- Disney Bundle Trio Basic: $16.99 monthly
- Disney Bundle Trio Premium: $26.99 monthly
What do the Disney Plus bundles include?
Disney Duo Basic Bundle:
- Disney+ with ads
- Hulu with ads
- No downloads
- Up to four devices at once at no extra cost
- More than 300 titles in 4K UHD and HDR
Disney Duo Premium Bundle:
- Disney+ without ads
- Hulu without ads
- Unlimited downloads on up to 10 devices
- Up to four screens at once at no extra cost
- More than 300 titles in 4K UHD and HDR
- Dolby Atmos
- Disney Trio Basic Bundle:
Disney+ with ads
- Hulu with ads
- ESPN+ with ads
- No downloads
Disney Trio Premium Bundle:
- Disney+ without ads
- Hulu without ads
- ESPN+ with ads
- Unlimited downloads on up to 10 devices
- Up to four screens at once at no extra cost
- More than 300 titles in 4K UHD and HDR
- Dolby Atmos
What is the difference between Disney+ and Disney+ Premium?
Since November 2024, Disney+ offers two main subscription options: Disney+ Basic and Disney+ Premium. The key differences between these plans are the presence of ads, the ability to download content for offline viewing, and access to Dolby Atmos audio quality.
