Sky is launching its streaming platform Sky Stream in Germany on 31 July 2024.
The offering bundles Sky channels and free TV channels, apps and streaming services on a single user interface. An internet connection and the Sky Stream Box are required for access; cable or satellite are not necessary.
“With the launch of Sky Stream, we are opening a new, important chapter for our customers. The media landscape is becoming increasingly complex with its growing range of content, apps and different providers. Sky Stream is the perfect answer to this, as the innovative platform allows us to conveniently bundle everything in one place,” said Barny Mills, CEO of Sky Deutschland.
“Sky Stream will permanently change the entertainment experience for our customers – it will be simpler, more intuitive and clearer than ever before. The launch of Sky Stream is both a significant milestone for Sky Deutschland and a long-term investment in the German market that will contribute significantly to our growth,” added Mills.
[UPDATE, 24 July, 14:00 CEST] As a Sky spokesperson confirmed to Broadband TV News, the channel line-up on Sky Stream will be identical to the offering via cable and satellite – including UHD/HDR content if the corresponding option is booked.
The Sky Stream Box including the Sky Entertainment package with Netflix will be available from €15 per month, including free TV in HD resolution, expandable with premium packages (Bundesliga, Sport, Cinema) and additional options. It also includes the media libraries of ARD, ZDF, RTL+, Joyn and ARTE, the KiKA player and third-party apps such as Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Following the launch in Germany on 31 July, Sky Stream will become available in Austria from 2025.
