Hulu Nears Deal With Networks [REPORT]

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Hulu is expected to close a deal by the end of the week with key network providers that extends its content licenses, reports All Things Digital. These licenses were signed two years ago, but don't expire for several more years. The impending deal would extend them further.

People familiar with the negotiations told All Things Digital that the basic structure of Hulu will stay the same: the site will offer free, ad-supported programing as well as a premium Hulu Plus subscription option that offers more programming and multi-device access.

What is likely to change are programming windows, the length of time that must pass after a show airs on television before it can be posted online and how long it can remain there. Networks want the gap between television and Internet air time to be larger to increase the appeal of watching a show at its scheduled time.