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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 11
Hollywood Reporter Lists 10 Student Deals, Led by Hulu’s 83% Discount
Updated
Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 11

Hollywood Reporter Lists 10 Student Deals, Led by Hulu’s 83% Discount

3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Aug 11

Summary

  • The Hollywood Reporter’s new roundup highlights 10 student and young-adult discounts, with Hulu’s ad-supported plan cut to $1.99 a month from $11.99 for college students.
  • Streaming offers drive the list: Paramount+ gives students 50% off for 12 months, Peacock cuts its plan 45% to $5.99 a month for ages 18 to 24, and Amazon Prime includes six free months with Prime Video access.
  • Subscription savings extend beyond streaming, including DoorDash DashPass for Students at $4.99 a month, half-price Walmart+ at $49 a year, and Amazon Prime renewing at $7.49 a month after the free trial.
  • Tech and telecom deals round out the list, with Samsung offering up to 30% off devices, T-Mobile promoting student wireless plans from $30 a month, and Verizon discounting Fios and unlimited mobile plans.

Insights

Are these steep student discounts a generous lifeline, or a clever trap designed to hook young adults into endless subscriptions?
Why are massive brands suddenly offering 18-to-24-year-olds unprecedented deals even if they aren't enrolled in college?