Grande Communications First To Launch Hulu

Grande Communications, an industry-leading provider of high-speed Internet, digital TV and phone services, announced today that it will be the first cable provider in the San Marcos area to partner with Hulu to enable its customers to watch Hulu programming as a channel through the same set-top box used to watch Live TV. This is the latest update in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer convenience.

Previously, Grande was the first cable provider to integrate Netflix into the channel lineup.  Since then, more than half of its customers have enabled streaming services like Netflix, YouTube & HBO GO on TiVo set-top boxes.  This trend falls directly in line with recent industry research.  Specifically, Horowitz Research found that 57% of TV content viewers subscribe to streaming video services as recorded by their National State of Cable & Digital Media 2016 study.

In the last year alone, Grande has seen a 23 percent increase in activation of streaming services such as Netflix, HBO GO and YouTube through its TiVo set-top boxes with the number continuing to rise. On average Grande customers consume 15 – 17 hours of content on just one of those services.

Grande acknowledges these consistently rising numbers with the integration of popular streaming services into its suite of products allowing for instant access, convenience through one device, and a superior customer experience.

“Grande is committed to delivering advanced and innovative communications and entertainment services to its customers so we are excited that Grande subscribers can now enjoy Hulu’s vast programing with convenience and ease,” said Matt Rohre, senior vice president of operations and general manager for Grande Communications.

The Hulu app is fully integrated, allowing Grande Digital TV customers with TiVo and a Hulu subscription to conveniently access Hulu’s programming by simply clicking on the designated Hulu channel to launch the app. This integration eliminates the complexity of multiple boxes, remote controls and input ports and cables, while delivering a seamless and convenient viewing experience.

Pricing

Customers must subscribe separately to Grande Communications Digital TV service powered by TiVo and have a subscription to Hulu. There are no additional Grande Communications charges to access Hulu beyond the monthly subscription fee.

Availability

The Hulu subscription service is available as early as May 18, 2016 to Grande Communications customers with Digital TV service powered by TiVo.  Hulu can be found on channel 398 for Grande Communications.

Customers without a Hulu subscription can sign-up by visiting HuluOffer.com/ HuluOffer.com/Grande.

About Hulu

Hulu is a premium streaming TV destination that offers hundreds of thousands of hours of the best of current season programming, premium original content, films and full seasons of hit series to subscribers with limited commercials for $7.99 per month or commercial free for $11.99 per month. Hulu is the only streaming subscription service that offers current season content from 5 of the 6 largest U.S. broadcast networks. Since its launch in 2008, Hulu has been at the forefront of entertainment and technology and continues to redefine TV by connecting viewers with the stories they love.