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So hulu’s plus subscription has been out for a while and has been getting a good response due to support on multiple devices like the iPad and iPhone. But hulu is not the only one, it does have competitors like Netflix which drive users away. Now that Netflix also has apps on mobile devices to stream content which makes the choice even harder. So hulu has decided to drop its monthly subscription price from $9.99 to $7.99 hoping to get some attention. The invite page has also disappeared and anyone can sign up for hulu plus alongside the 1 week free trial just like Netflix’s 2 week trial. If the competition wasn’t enough, comcast xfinity users will be getting access to content for free using the upcoming apps for the iPad and iPhone. Online streaming services are facing fierce competition at this point, where as users enjoy more choices and lower prices. Let the battle begin!

As of current hulu plus users, you will be getting a refund from hulu. You should hear from them soon…

Hulu has finally announced its Plus subscription. News about Hulu Plus was out back in April and the service was anticipated to be announced in May. We did not hear anything about it in May but Hulu has now unveiled its Plus subscription service.

So what does Hulu Plus get you?

You can browse through the archive of all TV show episodes and watch any of them. Free users have restriction on the archive. With Hulu Plus, you can also stream video to your mobile device (by mobile device, I mean Apple device - iPhone, iPod touch or iPad) and to your TV. And of course, Hulu Plus users get the shows in HD.

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Hulu has been there for quite a while with lots of TV shows from various networks and now even some Movies. The way hulu ran was through Ad revenue from commercials. However, news has spread that hulu is now “expanding” their business by starting their much anticipated Paid subscription service. This is going to be called Hulu Plus, according to the LA times.

Hulu will continue to allow free access for the 5 most recent TV show episodes and will charge $9.95/month for access to older episodes. More details to roll out soon. Subscriptions starting late May.