Hayu (streaming service)

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Hayu (stylized as hayu and pronounced /ˈhj/ HAY-yoo)[1] is a subscription-based video streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast, introduced in 2016.

Hayu
Type of site
OTT video streaming
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
United States
Area servedAlbania
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Hong Kong
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
OwnerNBCUniversal
ServicesStreaming service
URLhayu.com
RegistrationMonthly subscription required to access content
Launched1 March 2016; 8 years ago (2016-03-01)
Current statusActive

Overview

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Hayu is currently available in Albania, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.[2] The service features on demand reality television episodes of series premiering day-and-date (or day-after) as the US, mainly programming originally aired by NBCU's networks Bravo and E!.[3][4] On March 2, 2023, Hayu ended their service in India.[5]

In July 2024, NBCUniversal expanded Hayu to ITV’s ITVX Premium streaming service in the United Kingdom.[6]

Selected Programming

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References

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  1. ^ "Hayu". www.youtube.com. 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Hayu: experimentámos a melhor plataforma de Reality TV". Leak. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  3. ^ Barraclough, Leo (11 February 2016). "NBCUniversal Launches Reality Streaming Service hayu in U.K., Ireland, Australia". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  4. ^ Rigg, Jamie (March 2016). "Reality TV streaming service Hayu launches in the UK". Engadget. Archived from the original on 6 August 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
  5. ^ @hayuhelps (March 3, 2023). "We wanted to update you that, unfortunately, Hayu stopped operating in India on March 2, 2023" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik. "NBCUniversal Expands Reality TV Based Streaming Service Hayu Select Across Europe". Media Play News. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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