Unlocking the Future: Vodafone and RTL Deutschland Forge Groundbreaking Partnership

In a strategic move that promises to revolutionize the entertainment landscape, Vodafone and RTL Deutschland have announced the extension and expansion of their long-standing partnership. This collaboration will bring RTL Deutschland's captivating content to Vodafone's vast customer base, seamlessly integrating the two industry giants' offerings to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience.

Elevating the Entertainment Experience for Millions

Comprehensive Integration with GigaTV

To make RTL Deutschland's content more accessible to Vodafone customers, the two companies have planned a comprehensive integration into GigaTV, Vodafone's cutting-edge TV and entertainment platform. This integration will streamline the access to RTL's diverse offerings, allowing customers to effortlessly navigate and enjoy the network's extensive library of free TV media content through the RTL+ app.Furthermore, Vodafone customers will soon have the opportunity to access RTL+, the popular German streaming service with a rapidly growing subscriber base of around 5.6 million. This integration will be facilitated through the 'Vodafone Happy' benefits program, providing customers with seamless access to the latest and greatest in entertainment.

Expanded Linear TV Offerings

In addition to the enhanced streaming capabilities, Vodafone customers will continue to enjoy access to a comprehensive lineup of RTL Deutschland's free and pay-TV channels. This includes nine free-to-air channels, such as RTL, VOX, Nitro, ntv, Super RTL, RTLup, RTLZwei, VOXup, and TOGGOplus, as well as four pay-TV channels: RTL Crime, RTL Living, GEO Television, and GEO Wild.This extensive channel selection ensures that Vodafone customers can immerse themselves in a diverse range of content, from captivating dramas and thrilling reality shows to informative news and lifestyle programming. The continued linear TV distribution further solidifies RTL Deutschland's position as a leading provider of entertainment across multiple platforms.

Unlocking New Opportunities

The expanded partnership between Vodafone and RTL Deutschland not only benefits the customers but also presents exciting opportunities for both companies. Andre Prahl, Chief Distribution Officer at RTL Deutschland, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are pleased to further expand and extend our good partnership with Vodafone. The comprehensive agreement ensures Vodafone customers access to the wide range of content and popular brands of RTL Deutschland. At the same time, the agreement is an important step in expanding the reach of our streaming service RTL+ while securing the linear distribution of our TV channels."On the Vodafone side, Marc Albers, acting head of private customers, echoed the sentiment, "We are happy to continue our long-standing collaboration with RTL Deutschland. It is a win-win situation for both sides: Our TV customers will continue to have access to RTL's attractive entertainment offerings and benefit from cloud-based recording options and other convenient functions on GigaTV. At the same time, RTL can use its access to millions of cable households and develop new TV offerings with us."This strategic partnership not only solidifies the existing relationship but also paves the way for future innovations and collaborations, ensuring that Vodafone customers and RTL Deutschland's audience can look forward to an ever-evolving and enriched entertainment experience.