Using Joyn for free: Is it really possible - and why?

Joyn is currently shaking up the German TV landscape. The main reason is that Joyn is available for free. We explain why the offer is free and why it can exist in this way.

The old success model: Joyn is free because it is financed by advertising.

Thanks to Joyn, the old familiar TV channels are currently slightly on the upswing again. Access to the service plays a crucial role.

That's why Joyn is free

If you are interested in Joyn, the following info will suffice:

• Joyn is actually completely free, there is no payment model. This could change in a few months, but to what extent the free service will be affected by this is not yet known.
• The reason for the free offer is advertising: just like in conventional television, Joyn finances itself exclusively through advertising.
• For users, this is in a sense the price that is paid: Commercial interruptions are the standard for both live programming and on-demand content.

Nevertheless, the deal seems to be fine for most users. With over 50 channels, including many popular and well-known brands, and its on-demand library, Joyn offers a strong counter to the streaming giants that charge monthly subscription fees.