WALMART is giving shoppers access to the biggest shows, movies and live events for free.
The retailer is throwing in Peacock’s ad-tier plan, Peacock Premium, for Walmart+ members starting September 15.
Walmart is giving its members free access to Peacock to watch shows like SNL[/caption]
Some of Peacock’s most popular TV content includes The Office, Law & Order: SVU, Yellowstone and Love Island[/caption]
This lets Walmart members stream massive shows like Real Housewives, SNL and The Traitors.
Some of Peacock‘s most popular TV content includes The Office, Law & Order: SVU, Yellowstone and Love Island.
It also means that members can access NFL, NBA, and Olympic coverage, all for less than buying the service directly.
The platform also has popular movie franchises listed, including Harry potter, Jurassic Park and John Wick.
In August, Peacock hiked its prices to $109.99 annually for its ad-tier service.
Walmart+ shoppers will get all of their normal perks, plus the streaming service on top for the unchanged $98 a year.
Up until now, Walmart+ shoppers have gotten access to Paramount+.
Going forward, Walmart members will be able to switch between the two every 90 days.
Deepak Maini, the senior vice president of Walmart+, said in a statement that having users switch between the two gives them the power to “customize”.
He explained: “The additional option of Peacock Premium adds even more value and more choice to our membership, without raising the price.
“By offering the ability to switch between two top-tier video streaming services, we’re empowering our members to customize their entertainment experience and enjoy significant savings.”
AMAZON BATTLE
This addition only intensifies the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon.
The two retail giants have been competing for years to gain control of the US e-commerce market.
Last week, Amazon announced that Peacock Premium Plus, the ad-free version of the service, would be available Prime Video for an additional fee.
How to sign up to Walmart+
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Here’s how to sign up to Walmart+:
- Head to the Walmart website.
- Select ‘Account’ and then ‘Walmart+’.
- Click ‘Start free 30-day trial’.
- Enter your information.
- Enjoy the trial and benefits.
Remember to cancel before the 30 days are up, or pay $12.95 per month (which you can cancel at any time) or $98 for the annual plan if you want to keep it.
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Amazon offers Prime Video, its own streaming service, for $139 a year.
The giant has also amassed its own collection of original films, as well as notable franchise deals for access to the James Bond movies.
RISING PRICES
Prices for Peacock are rising across all of its plans, including its ad and non-ad supported versions.
Both of these, Peacock Premium and Premium Plus, increased $3 a month, or $40 a year, starting from July 23.
An annual plan for Peacock Premium will now cost $109.99, up from $79.99.
While Premium Plus now costs $169.99, instead of $139.99.
Walmart+ shoppers will get all of their normal perks, plus the streaming service on top for the unchanged $98 a year[/caption]
