Will the all conquering Hulu be killed off within the next twenty four months? The answer is yes if you listen to some people.

The stratling claim that free tv website Hulu could be history within two years was made by Verizon Communications CEO Ivan Seidenberg.

He revealed at a CNBC event that Hulu will be gone in two years, as viewers start using improved newer technology. “When you think of the change, look at Hulu and the dialogue and debate, and you say, OK this is in for the next eight to twelve months and in two years it won’t matter because the world will have moved on,” he said.

To back up his claims that technology is will evolve fast, he mentioned the “Sixth Sense” project which is a mini projector unit encased in a cell or mobile phone that will allow viewers to watch video and TV on any surface and at any size anyplace.

When asked about the imminent Comcast buyout of NBC Universal, Seidenberg said Verizon was hopeful the new entity would treat rivals fairly. “The only issue is do they treat us fairly and consistently. I assume our lawyers will work that out,” he said.

The mega deal is expected to reach a conclusion during the next few days.

So is this guy deluded? We have to assume not. I think that Seidenberg’s prediction could be partly correct simply due to the fact that Hulu could be losing its exclusivity over online distribution for NBC, Fox and ABC. Then of course there is the danger that Hulu will go down the pay to view route, again causing a massive loss of users.

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