In Colombia, streaming services have become a staple of daily entertainment, mirroring trends across Latin America. platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, DGO Max, and Win Sports lead in cinema, series, sports, and family entertainment, respectively. Though, subscribing to each service individually, especially at their premium tiers, can strain household budgets. Fortunately, strategies exist to maximize savings without sacrificing access to favorite content.

Tailor Your Streaming Plan to Your Needs

Selecting the right plan is the first step toward cost-effective streaming. Each platform offers various options to suit diffrent consumption habits.

• Netflix: Plans range from 16,900 pesos per month (basic with ads) to 38,900 pesos (premium with 4 screens and 4K). The ad-supported plan is ideal for occasional viewers who do not require high definition.
• Disney+ and Star+: Available individually or as a bundle. The Combo+ plan, which includes both platforms, offers a lower monthly cost (around 38,900 pesos) than subscribing separately.
• DGO Max (DIRECTV GO + HBO MAX): Combines live channels,series,and movies into a single subscription. The monthly plan costs about 46,900 pesos, but annual subscriptions or bundles with traditional DirecTV plans offer promotions and discounts.
• Win Sports Online: Colombia’s premium football channel costs 33,900 pesos monthly, with discounted semi-annual or annual subscriptions available.

Share Accounts (Where Permitted)

While Netflix has restricted account sharing outside households, other platforms still allow it, offering opportunities to split costs.

• Disney+, DGO Max, and Win Sports: Allow multiple devices and users under a single account, subject to simultaneous streaming limits.
• Disney+ allows up to 4 simultaneous streams.
• DGO Max allows 2 simultaneous streams.
• win Sports Online allows viewing from multiple devices but limits simultaneous use.

Consider Annual Plans

Opting for annual subscriptions can unlock notable savings.

• Disney+ and Star+: Annual plans can save up to 20% compared to monthly payments.
• Win Sports: Ofen offers promotions during tournament launches (Betplay League), pricing the annual plan at the cost of 8 months.
• DGO Max: Provides discounts of up to 30% on annual subscriptions, especially around Black Friday or Christmas.

Leverage Bank and Payment Options

Explore various payment methods to maximize savings.

• Banks like Bancolombia, Davivienda, and Nequi offer cashback or discounts for digital subscriptions paid with their cards.
• Netflix and other platforms accept prepaid digital cards like Nequi or Daviplata, enabling better spending control.
• Platforms like Payment or Pay market facilitate monthly subscriptions without requiring a credit card.

Explore Bundles with Telecom Operators

Telecom companies offer bundled streaming deals.

• Movistar: Includes Netflix in fiber internet plans starting from 400 megabytes. Customers activating data plans from 79,990 pesos per month or fiber plans from 700 megabytes receive Disney+ and star+ included.
• Claro: offers postpaid plans with Netflix, such as the “connected Netflix S lite” plan, providing 100 GB of additional data + 10 GB exclusively for Netflix and Claro Video app use, costing 73,900 pesos per month. Claro also allows adding Disney+ to mobile and home data plans.
• Tigo: Offers the option to add Netflix to mobile and home data plans. Tigo partners with DGO, allowing discounted service additions to monthly bills.

Movistar,Tigo,and Wom frequently enough provide free months or discounts for subscriptions activated through their apps or portals. Some Claro postpaid plans include Netflix or Disney+ at no extra cost for the first 3 to 6 months.

Bundling platforms into a single charge simplifies payment and avoids unnecessary subscriptions.