Verizon Customers to Receive Free Access to Discovery+ for a Year Starting Next Month at a Cost of $5.
Score! Discovery+ Plans to Blast Off with Cheap or Free Streaming for Millions
Ready to dive into a world of jaw-dropping documentaries, heart-wrenching reality shows, and mouth-watering cooking shows? Discovery+ is set to kick off its streaming service with a bang, offering an affordable or even free ride for millions of viewers!
This new powerhouse platform will become your ultimate destination for popular networks such as Discovery Channel, OWN, Animal Planet, ID, A&E, the Food Network, TLC, HGTV, and more.with a mix of on-demand content and exclusive originals.
At a Wednesday presentation, exec honcho David Zaslav delightfully confirmed that Discovery+ will grace our screens on January 4th. The service will offer two subscription tiers: an ad-supported one for $5 per month, and a commercial-free option for $7 per month.
If you're a Verizon subscriber, buckle up: you might just qualify for a entire year of this riveting entertainment extravaganza for free! The details are still Clara, but similar strategies from services like Apple TV and Disney have been used to attract subscribers at launch.
With this Verizon deal, new and existing customers on Play More or Get More Unlimited plans will be able to stream Discovery+ ad-free for a full year. New Verizon 5G Home Internet or Fios Gigabit Connection customers, fans have access to six months of the action, while those on the Start or Do More Unlimited plans will enjoy a free six-month trial. Some Fios customers might even snag a six-month pass depending on their plan.
But remember, Discovery+ isn't aiming to be the sole show in town for cord-cutters. During the event, Zaslav affectionately described it as "the perfect complement" to every household's must-have streaming options. Rather than going toe-to-toe with heavyweights like Netflix, Discovery+ is leaning into its reality-loving following, promising to churn out "top-notch unscripted content" with celebs like Will Packer, Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Ludacris, David Schwimmer, Guy Fieri, and the ever-popular Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Love sports? Discovery+ is placating fans with exclusive coverage of the Olympics in Europe. Avid science and nature enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of programs, with exceptional programming from the BBC, including Serengeti, The Mating Game, Planet Earth, and Blue Planet.
Legendary naturalist David Attenborough's series Perfect Planet will be available on the service early next year, given away as a sweetener to natural world enthusiasts subscribing through Verizon.
Expect Discovery+ to be accessible in over two dozen countries within a year, with a whopping 55,000 episodes ready to stream at launch. Fresh originals will be unveiled every week, keeping the entertainment flowin'! The service will be playable on TVs, web, mobile, and tablets, though specific devices haven't been specified just yet.
So, sit back, relax, and get ready to discover an entirely new world of entertainment, all from the comfort of your couch or on the go! As a bonus, keep an eye out for sweet deals when you bundle your mobile and home internet plans, like the Netflix & Max Bundle, The Disney Bundle, Apple One, and more. Happy streaming!
- The future of streaming might bring an exciting opportunity for Verizon subscribers, as they could potentially qualify for a year of free access to Discovery+.
- With a mix of on-demand content and exclusive originals, Discovery+ will bring a diverse range of television genres to its viewers.
- Technology will play a crucial role in the delivery of Discovery+'s content, as it will be accessible on TVs, web, mobile, and tablets.
- In the coming months, tech enthusiasts and reality TV lovers might find themselves interested in the exclusive programs that Discovery+ will reveal, such as those featuring celebrities like Will Packer, Kevin Hart, and Chip and Joanna Gaines.
