Which IPTV Services Require a German IP Address?

Services that usually require a German IP address:

1. Zattoo

Zattoo is available in various countries, but accessing the German channel lineup requires a German IP address.

• German IP required: Yes

2. Waipu.tv

Waipu.tv is only available in Germany. Users outside Germany can’t access the content unless they use a German IP address.

• German IP required: Yes

3. MagentaTV (Telekom)

MagentaTV is primarily intended for users in Germany. A German IP address is necessary to access the full offering.

• German IP required: Yes

4. Joyn

Joyn offers its live TV and on-demand content in Germany, and a German IP address is required for access.

• German IP required: Yes

5. RTL+ (formerly TV NOW)

RTL+ is only available in Germany and requires a German IP address to access the content.

• German IP required: Yes

6. Vodafone GigaTV

GigaTV from Vodafone is only available to users in Germany, and a German IP address is needed to watch the content.

• German IP required: Yes

7. 1&1 Digital TV

1&1 Digital TV is restricted to Germany, and users need a German IP address to access the service.

• German IP required: Yes

8. ZDFmediathek & ARD Mediathek

Although the media libraries are partly available abroad too, some content (e.g. live broadcasts and certain shows) can only be accessed in Germany with a German IP address.

• German IP required: Yes, for some content

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Services that don’t need a German IP address (but may vary by region):

1. Netflix

Netflix adapts its offering by country, but it’s available worldwide. Users can use Netflix without a German IP address as well, though they then access the regional library of the country they’re in.

• German IP required: No (but the offering varies by region)

2. Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is available in many countries, and the offering varies by region. A German IP address isn’t strictly required, but the German offering is only available with a German IP.

• German IP required: No (but the offering varies)

3. Disney+

Disney+ is available in many countries, and the offering differs by region. A German IP isn’t required, but it does give you access to the German offering.

• German IP required: No

4. Sky Q (Sky)

Sky Q normally doesn’t require a German IP address when used with the corresponding hardware or app, but Sky content is restricted in various regions depending on licensing agreements.

• German IP required: No (but for certain content)

5. DAZN

DAZN is available in various countries, but the offering varies. A German IP address isn’t strictly required to use DAZN, but access to the German sports programming requires a German IP.

• German IP required: No (but the offering varies)

6. WOW (formerly Sky Ticket)

WOW is available in Germany, but some content is also accessible abroad if you’re in the EU. A German IP is therefore not strictly necessary within the EU.

• German IP required: No (within the EU)

7. Plex TV

Plex offers free TV channels and on-demand content worldwide. The service doesn’t need a German IP address.

• German IP required: No

8. Rakuten TV

Rakuten TV is available in several countries and adapts its offering to the region. A German IP isn’t required to use the service.

• German IP required: No

9. NetTV Plus

NetTV Plus is available in various countries and doesn’t need a German IP address, as it mainly targets international channels.

• German IP required: No

10. MUBI

    MUBI is available worldwide, and its film catalog is globally accessible. A German IP isn’t required.

• German IP required: No

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Summary

Accessing German TV streaming services such as Zattoo, Waipu.tv, MagentaTV, Joyn, RTL+, Vodafone GigaTV, 1&1 Digital TV and certain content from the ZDF and ARD media libraries generally requires a German IP address. International services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, DAZN and Sky don’t require a German IP address, though the offering varies by country.