Top 16 TV and Movie Streaming Sites Available in Australia
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Clare Whitfield
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Online TV and movie streaming services are now a normal thing in Australia with a majority of households having access to at least one streaming service.
Australia, like the rest of the world, has embraced these services as users can watch our favourite TV shows and movies whenever and wherever we like, and on any device. Plus let’s face it, there isn’t a whole lot on commercial television these days! Most of these services are somewhat affordable compared to the olden days where you had to pay $7 to rent a DVD at the local video store.
We have a list of free and paid streaming services, and the pros and cons of each!
When ABC launched iView, nobody expected that it would leave a massive impact on the TV and entertainment industry. Despite
being a new idea, the streaming service broke the barriers and won the hearts of many. Currently, iView has a pack of its original content. It streams some amazing shows and even live videos,
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Pros
Device compatibility: You can stream the videos using your desktop and smartphone. Its Android and iOS apps are user-friendly interfaces that you can easily interact with. You can use the phone to stream from whichever location in Australia. If used on desktop and laptop browsers, the service will store all your favourite shows. iView can also be viewed from other gadgets such as Xbox, PS3, PS4 and smart TVs.
Data friendly: It is quite good when it comes to data usage for any given timeframe.
If you missed your show, you can still watch it within one month after it was aired.
The service is super fast and is constantly updated. It is an ideal streaming service if you are trying to stay within a tight budget.
Cons
The major disadvantage of iView streaming service is the quality of pictures. You cannot use iView to watch in HD.
Since it started on air, SBS has grown to become a much-loved home of quality TV programs and movies, and after it began its SBS On Demand six years ago, which is the network’s catch-up service, SBS has surely made its way into its viewers’ hearts.
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Pros
Its casual browsing is quite fast with a browse-by-genre and by-channel options.
You can stream its videos on most devices such as your desktop and smartphone. You can view it on Android, iOS and Windows apps, on game consoles such as Playstation and Xbox, and on smart TV.
If you didn’t catch up on your show, you can watch it within 14 or 30 days.
While the network’s current offerings are mostly limited to recently-aired episodes, some programs have the entire seasons available for on-demand viewing.
Ads are included before and during the programs, although it has only three breaks of two ads per program.
Cons
Most of its video quality is in standard definition, while some are in 720p resolution.
This is the Ten Network’s way of getting people to catch up on their favourite shows they missed. It also offers live online streaming and some of its shows offer other content such as interviews, trailers, news and information related to the show.
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Pros
It’s available on Apple TV, game consoles, and smart TVs, Fetch TV and Telstra TV.
There are ads before and within the show but are shorter compared to the ones you see on broadcast.
Cons
It’s not available on Google Chromecast.
Some shows are aired in standard definition, while others are on near-HD resolution.
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Clare WhitfieldChief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.
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