Is Stan’s subscription price worth it in 2024? Plans, costs and value compared

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If you’re keen to sign up to Stan, you’ll need to consider a couple things to help you pick the right plan for your needs. If you’d rather not spend over $10, the Basic plan might be the right option for you, however you will be restricted to standard-definition (SD) streaming and only be able to view and download onto one device. This plan might be best suited to single-person households, couples or anyone who primarily watches Stan on the go, as SD is good quality on a smaller screen such as a phone or tablet. They offer you full access to the platform’s entire content library and you can cancel your subscription at any time, regardless of what monthly plan you sign up for.

For HD streams, you still need to opt for either the Standard or Premium plans, both of which offer up multiple streams and access to 4K video quality on the most expensive plan. These plans haven’t gone up in price, still costing AU$16 and AU$21 per month respectively, but they’re more in line with what other big-name streaming services are charging. If you’ve made your way through Stan’s library, why not check out Disney+? There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription, or prepay for a year.

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This follows a $2 bump to its Basic subscription back in March for new customers. While these amounts aren’t much in isolation, they come as part of industry-wide price hikes in 2024. Yes, Stan allows you to set up a profile with “Kid” approved content.

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• Safe to say, there’s never been a better time to join the Stan club by choosing a monthly plan that suits your needs and scratches your streaming itch.
• Gone are the days of traditional free TV watching — video streaming is now the go-to when you’re looking for your entertainment.
• Emerging just two months shy of the global streamer, Netflix, Australia’s own Stan has plated up some serious competition from the get-go.
• Stan’s plans cater to different budgets, but if you’re signing up to Stan for the Sports add-on, then it may be best to sign up for the lowest plan so your monthly spend isn’t too extreme.

If you want to get the most out of a Stan subscription, you’ll need an internet plan with enough speed for interruption-free viewing. Stan Sport is an add-on, that as the name suggests, adds sport to Stan. Stan Sport will cost you an extra $15 per month on top of your current Stan subscription and will give you access to all things Rugby live, and on demand. Plus, you’ll find all the 2024 Paris Olypimcs, Grand Slam Tennis, UEFA Champions League games, and more. Stan’s parent company Nine is planning to invest in additional exclusive sports rights, and has already secured Wimbledon and the French Open. All matches on all courts will be broadcast live, and select matches are available to watch on-demand.

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The main sporting codes available on Stan Sport are rugby union, tennis, football and motorsport, although more sports may be added further down the line. In addition to live matches, Stan Sport will also have a library of classic matches, highlights and recaps, giving you something to watch in-between seasons. Alternatively, if you’re a sports fan, Stan Sport offers a number of competitions and leagues for you to enjoy, including tennis competitions such as Wimbledon and Roland-Garros, the UEFA Champions League football or Australian rugby matches. Another thing to keep in mind is that you can download content to more devices on a Standard or Premium plan, meaning that you can watch movies and TV offline. This could be handy if you have unreliable internet access or are trying to limit your internet and data usage.