Stuttgart -- Before grabbing a Black Friday deal around November 27, 2026, German consumer portal DSLWEB advises checking which TV and streaming subscriptions you already pay for. A discount only saves money if it replaces existing costs or covers a real viewing need.
Start by tallying every monthly payment
Separate services for a favorite series, for films and for live sports can strain a household budget quickly. DSLWEB suggests collecting all monthly payments first and asking which services you actually use. It also asks which subscription keeps running after a series has ended.
Existing TV, internet or mobile plans deserve a look too. They may already include streaming services that go unused.
Bundles can replace several single subscriptions
Bundles that combine internet-based TV with streaming services can cost less than booking each part separately. Telekom's MagentaTV, for example, includes Netflix, Disney+, RTL+ and Apple TV depending on the tariff. The cheaper variant sometimes comes with ads.
That matters for price comparisons: a bundle with ad-supported access is not directly comparable to several ad-free single subscriptions. Surcharges for higher subscription tiers belong in the calculation as well.
DSLWEB editor Saskia Hörner says shoppers should check whether existing streaming accounts can be linked to a bundle. They should also end old contracts in time, otherwise they pay twice for a while.
A 12-month deal at 5 euros becomes 8.75 euros a month
DSLWEB recommends looking beyond the first bill. How long does the discount last, what price follows, and what minimum term applies? Paid add-ons and any required TV hardware can change the total.
Its example: a subscription with a 12-month minimum term costs 5 euros for three months, then 10 euros for nine months. The total is 105 euros, an average of 8.75 euros per month.
Check streams, downloads and sports coverage
Households that watch on several devices at once should check the number of permitted parallel streams. Downloads matter for travel, and picture quality matters on a big screen. TV packages may add recording, time-shifted viewing or built-in media libraries.
Sports fans should confirm which competitions and broadcasts a package covers. Access to the right streaming provider does not guarantee the games you want are included.
Rotate monthly plans if you only want a few shows
Viewers who want only certain series or films can use flexibly cancellable monthly subscriptions one after another. A long-term discounted plan suits people who watch one platform all year.
After booking, DSLWEB recommends noting the end of the discount period, the first full-price billing date and the cancellation terms. A reminder set well in advance leaves time to decide whether to keep the service.