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YouTube Premium Will Soon Include Peacock At No Extra Cost
Engadget • • business
Key Points:
- Starting in early 2027, Peacock Premium, the ad-supported tier of NBCUniversal's streaming service, will be included at no extra cost with YouTube Premium subscriptions in the US, offering significant added value.
- Peacock Premium typically costs $11 per month or $110 per year, with an option to upgrade to the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus tier, which will also be available through this bundle.
- YouTube Premium prices in the US increased in June to $16 per month for individuals and $27 for family plans, while users can already add Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus as add-ons via YouTube Primetime Channels.
- This integration is part of an expanded partnership between NBCUniversal, soon to be spun out from Comcast, and YouTube, which includes live streaming of some sports events on NBC Sports' YouTube channel.
- Additional bundles involving Universal+ and Hayu are planned for other international markets as part of this collaboration.
