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video and music streaming services in Australia

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  • I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective

Introduction

  • if you are in a remote area without NBN or 5G mobile internet:
    • consider Starlink satellite internet - will be much more versatile than Foxtel satellite which does not provide internet services - but you will have to add streaming services as none are provided
  • if you have an old analogue TV with HDMI inputs:
    • consider the FetchTV set top box or buy a new smartTV (or you can buy a basic digital TV set top box but it may be more clunky)
  • if you want to be able to rewind MSNBC or similar:
    • consider the FetchTV set top box
  • otherwise just use your devices (smartTV/computer/tablet/smartphone) and the apps as outlined below

Hang-on, why don't you just keep your own library?

Streaming services which use your internet

Digital set top boxes with video streaming capability

FetchTV

Hubbl Puck but no TV tuner!

Google Chromecast but no TV tuner!

Foxtel iQ5 set top box satellite or Foxtel cable streaming

Free streaming apps

Subscription only streaming apps

Foxtel Group

Binge
Kayo Sports
Foxtel Now

Max

Amazon Prime

Netflix

Stan

Telstra BigPond Movies (Telstra TV Box Office)

Optus Sport

Paramount+

Disney+

Apple TV+

YouTube Premium

BritBox

Acorn TV

Hayu

Crunchyroll/Hidive

other niche apps

Music streaming

free music

radio services

internet streaming apps

Subscription music streaming apps

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTube Music

Amazon Music

Tidal