At the end of March, at the behest of the federal government, the frequency spectrum for DVB-T, i.e. antenna television, was reduced. This means: More than three million households in Germany have a black screen in front of them if they do not look for an alternative to DVB-T. But what is on offer? We have summarized for you what you can do to continue to enjoy TV programs.
Alternatives to DVB-T – you have these options
Now that you're looking into the tube via the antenna, there has to be an alternative! You can choose between four different television variants.
1. Cable
Those who live in rent will be particularly likely to watch their favorite shows via good old cable, as a cable connection is included in almost every apartment. If you want to switch to cable after DVB-T is switched off, you have to expect costs of around €15 per month - but there are also more channels. If you don't have a TV with built-in DVB-C, you'll need a receiver (but almost all flat-screen TVs are now equipped with one).
2. Satellite
With a satellite dish there is only a one-off purchase cost, after which you can enjoy a variety of channels in standard quality for free. As with the cable connection, you need a television with integrated DVB-S(2), otherwise you will have to get a suitable receiver. If you live in rent, you should also clarify with your landlord in advance whether you are even allowed to install a satellite dish.
3. DVB-T2 HD from freenet TV
Of course, DVB-T will not be switched off completely, but rather switched to DVB-T2 HD, which for you means: more channels, better quality! However, you can only receive DVB-T2 HD via freenet TV, which only costs €5.75 per month without a receiver. If you need a receiver, the price is a one-time fee of €9.95 and €7.99 per month.
Your advantages with this DVB-T alternative:
- Watch your favorite channels in Full HD
- Receive up to 40 different channels
- Access another 40 programs, apps and media libraries via freenet TV connect
If you sign a contract with freenet TV now, you can watch TV via antenna for free for three months, so don't hesitate and get DVB-T2 HD in your living room .
4. Online TV from TV SPIELFILM live (student offer)
Last but not least, we would like to introduce you to the first-class student offer from TV SPIELFILM live, with which you can not only watch TV until the doctor comes, but also save a lot of money. Because you don't need cables, receivers or additional antennas for online TV: you simply stream your TV program via the TV-SPIELFILM-live app and the so-called Google Chromecast. In the student offer, you pay a one-time fee of €29.99 and can watch TV for free for six months. A lot of channels and HD quality are of course included.
Your advantages with this DVB-T alternative:
- €29.99 instead of €98.94 for Google Chromecast and six months of streaming
- After that just €9.99 per month
- Receive over 70 different channels
- No tangled cables, no additional/new purchases necessary
- Watch TV on mobile devices whenever and wherever you want
Make sure you get the TV SPIELFILM live student offer while you can!
After we have introduced you to all possible DVB-T alternatives, you are now spoiled for choice ;)
These four options are available to you as DVB-T alternatives.
