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OTT streaming M&A surge may raise prices and cut consumer choice

A report warned that major mergers and acquisitions in the streaming industry could concentrate content and distribution in a few companies, increasing consumers\' costs and narrowing choice. Ars Technica cited cases involving Disney and Fubo, including a lawsuit that ended after a deal combining Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo, with Disney taking about 70 percent of the new company. It also noted Fubo raised monthly fees by $15 after resolving a dispute with NBCUniversal.

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Global OTT rules shift as bundling gains momentum

Bundling that packages rival companies’ content on a single streaming platform is gaining pace in the global OTT industry. Amazon has enabled Prime Video users to subscribe to services such as HBO Max and Apple TV via its app, and YouTube and Roku are stepping up efforts toward one-stop TV viewing. YouTube will bundle NBCUniversal’s Peacock for Premium subscribers. Netflix has also moved to integrate France’s TF1 and is discussing options to offer Peacock and Fox One.

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YouTube Premium to include Peacock from 2027

YouTube Premium subscribers will be able to watch NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock content in the YouTube app from 2027 at no extra cost. The Verge reported that a multi-year deal will bring Peacock\'s ad-supported dramas, films and live sports to YouTube Premium. YouTube plans to bundle Peacock with its $15.99-a-month base Premium plan. Comcast said Peacock has 48 million U.S. subscribers and turned a profit last quarter.