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Le Streaming becomes more and more expensive. DAZN and Sky raised their prices in February, and it's probably only a matter of time for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. RTL+, a relatively cheap service, made a mega deal some time ago. Will he now become a real competitor for Netflix? A commentary by Anna Schmid
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Who would have thought that RTL would launch a Streaming who could seriously compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus? For a long time, the broadcaster was known for its trashy entertainment TV a la “The Bachelor” or “In the Middle of Life,” but things seem to have changed in the meantime.
Because RTL is increasing the content portfolio of its service by Streaming. As the media magazine "DWDL" reported in mid-February, RTL Germany and Warner Bros. Germany have entered into a multi-year cooperation. RTL+ thus becomes a bit like the German “Home of HBO”.
Concretely, this means that films such as "Harry Potter", "Fantastic Beasts", "Aquaman", "Batman" or "Wonder Woman" will soon be broadcast on the platform. Just like series like “Pretty Little Liars” or “The Big Bang Theory”.
Subscriptions are getting more and more expensive: Are Netflix, Sky and DAZN shooting for their own purposes?
RTL+ could now gain a significant advantage
This is a remarkable extension of the platform, which is actually best known for productions like "Summer House of the Stars" or "Are You The One". So far, there have been a few movies and series that users have been able to stream on RTL+. However, the HBO offensive gives the service a more international profile.
Especially at a time when many portals of Streaming increase their prices, it could become a competitive advantage. Finally, sports platforms Sky and DAZN raised subscription fees for some customers in February. Some people now pay twice as much at DAZN as before. And price increases are also foreseeable for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
At just 4,99 euros per month, RTL+ is a relatively cheap service (Netflix costs between 7,99 euros and 17,99 euros per month). Users can access live television, but also in-house productions as well as films and series such as "Desperate Housewives". RTL Plus also broadcasts the Europa League. And in the future too: HBO content.
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The signs for RTL+ are not bad
RTL+ is expanding its content portfolio.
Despite the portfolio expansion, the service isn't as broad as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. If you want to see Netflix Originals or painstakingly produced Champions League shows, you've come to the wrong place in the universe of Streaming from the Cologne-based private broadcaster.
The signs are not bad for RTL+. Price hikes like the ones DAZN recently imposed have sparked a wave of outrage. There are still comments from angry users threatening to cancel their subscriptions under almost every DAZN Facebook post.
Costs of Streaming higher can result in user migration. Also because the market for Streaming crumbles more and more. Anyone who uses Netflix often also has a Disney Plus, Sky and DAZN subscription. If everything becomes more expensive, many users cannot avoid sorting out.
All RTL content is also available with an RTL+ subscription
Will RTL+ overtake Netflix as a streaming service? Streaming the most popular ?
Service Streaming which costs as little as $4,99 per month and will also stream HBO content in the future is less likely to be phased out. On the contrary: This could also be an incentive for many users to cancel other services and switch to RTL+.
Netflix is ​​still the service of Streaming most popular among Germans, as shown by a survey by the “Statista” platform. However, RTL+ also appears in the list. It is quite possible that the service will soon be pushed further.
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