By Meg James, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — In a bid to bulk up their respective streaming services, Apple and NBCUniversal have agreed to offer Peacock and Apple TV together — another major tie-up between competitors.

The two companies announced the partnership Thursday in an effort to reach more customers and keep them subscribing month after month. Apple-paired Peacock Premium will be available for $14.99 a month, while Apple and Peacock Premium Plus will be offered for $19.99 a month.

The move accelerates streaming consolidation as companies look to better compete against Netflix and Amazon Prime, which both offer hundreds of programs. Walt Disney Co. already is bundling its three services along with Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max.

The bundled plans become available Monday.

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