In addition to Netflix & Co., many people are also familiar with the streaming services Joyn, MagentaTV and Rakuten TV.
Find out what they have to offer here.
The streaming services Joyn, MagentaTV and Rakuten TV are enjoying increasing popularity.
They offer many unique advantages compared to popular platforms like Netflix.
All information about subscription prices, content and much more can be found in this post.
Do you want to try something new in addition to the established streaming services such as Netflix *, Sky * and Prime Video *?
No problem, because the candidates mentioned are by no means the only platforms on the streaming market.
In truth, three names in particular are pushing their way into the limelight:
Joyn
,
MagentaTV
and
Rakuten TV
.
But what content do streaming services have to offer and what do they cost?
We have summarized the most important information for you:
Joyn - content, prices and more at a glance
Joyn is still a newcomer to the streaming market, as the
ProSiebenSat.1 Group's
platform
only went online in 2019.
The offer is very diverse, because on
Joyn
itself users can
access countless films and series
free of charge and mostly without registration
.
At the same time, it is possible to switch to the live program of more than 60 TV channels via the app or the browser version.
By the
way,
Joyn
should not be confused with Joyn Plus +: While visitors can access the former platform and its content without registering,
Joyn Plus +
is a paid streaming service.
What does a Joyn subscription cost?
You can easily create a free account on Joyn's website or start streaming without logging in. If, on the other hand, you want to access the wider range of the paid streaming service Joyn Plus +, you pay 6.99 euros per month. If you are unsure, you can test Joyn Plus + for one month free of charge.
What content does Joyn offer?
On Joyn, visitors can tune into the programs of countless TV channels live. At the same time, a large number of free series and films that can be accessed at any time are available, such as the hit hit "Grey's Anatomy" * or the reality TV series "Promis unter Palmen". If you have a subscription to Joyn Plus +, you have access to over 40,000 content, including several Joyn originals and six pay TV channels. Films and series that are offered there include "The Handmaid's Tale", "Vikings" *, "What We Do In The Shadows" and "Angry Birds - The Film".
How can I cancel a subscription to Joyn Plus +?
You can close your subscription to Joyn Plus + monthly via the website.
For example, if you no longer need your account in June 2020, you must have canceled it by the end of May at the latest.
What is the connection between Maxdome and Joyn?
Maxdome is a separate streaming service from the ProSiebenSat.1 Group.
However, it will be completely discontinued in summer 2020 * and most of the content of Maxdome will migrate to Joyn.
The same does not have to apply to the account of Maxdome customers: Although a migration to Joyn should take place automatically, Maxdome users may soon be asked to create a new account independently.
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MagentaTV - content, prices and more at a glance
MagentaTV is an offer from
Telekom
, but it can also be used by customers of other providers.
In addition to access to
around 100 different television channels
, users have the option of
accessing
a comprehensive range of streaming services with exclusive content.
Telekom DSL customers use the
media receiver
for this
, while customers of other Internet providers can use the extensive range of services, for example with the
MagentaTV Stick
.
What does it cost to use MagentaTV?
The costs vary greatly depending on whether you are already a Telekom customer or not. As a customer, you pay, for example, 5 euros per month for the offer, including 4.94 euros per month for the necessary media receiver. In return, you get access to around 100 channels and the media library with content that can be accessed at any time. Non-customers, on the other hand, can get the MagentaTV Stick for 69.99 euros. After three months, however, you pay 7.95 euros per month for over 50 channels and access to the media library. The same applies if you download the MagentaTV app. However, in this case you will pay 7.95 euros for each additional month after just four weeks. If you have the stick or the receiver, you can take advantage of additional offers for Netflix, Prime Video or Disney + access.
What content does MagentaTV offer?
In addition to the countless TV channels, you can access a variety of exclusive content in the so-called "Megathek".
You will also find contributions from ARD and ZDF as well as countless international films and series such as "The Walking Dead" * or "Hawaii Five-0" *.
How and when can you cancel MagentaTV?
As a customer with a receiver, a contract period of 24 months applies.
If you use the app or the stick, you can cancel MagentaTV on a monthly basis.
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: Netflix, Prime Video and Sky - Everything you need to know about streaming services.
Rakuten TV - an overview of content, prices and more
The streaming service Rakuten TV has a functional principle that cannot be compared with Netflix, Joyn or MagentaTV.
All content offered there has to
be paid for individually
- similar to
Prime Video
.
If you register there, you don't have to pay a fixed monthly price.
Compared to the services already mentioned,
Rakuten TV
does not offer access to TV channels.
Instead, films and series can be found there at any time.
How much do the films and series cost on Rakuten TV?
The prices for movies and series vary depending on whether you want to rent or buy content. If you decide to borrow, you usually pay less (usually between € 2 and € 5). However, you can only access the rented series or film for a few hours. Whoever buys content usually has to pay more than 10 euros. To do this, you can call up the purchased production at any time via your Rakuten account. Incidentally, creating an account is free of charge. The streaming service also offers a wide range of content free of charge *.
What content does Rakuten TV offer?
The streaming service offers a large number of German and international films and series.
Films often end up on Rakuten TV shortly after they are shown in theaters.
As a rule, however, these are more expensive than older productions.
How can I delete a Rakuten account?
You can easily delete your account at any time in your profile settings.
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