TIP: How to pay less for streaming

With the rise of smart TVs, everyone wants to know how to pay less for streaming services and have more options to watch during downtime. And the good news is that it's possible: many services partner with companies to offer discounts and even free access to their catalogs. We've rounded up the best options for those looking to save money. Check them out now:

Apple TV +

The streaming of Apple It has several series and film options and you can pay less by choosing the company's plan that unifies subscriptions or by being a customer of TIM ou Clear. Let's look at the options:

Via Apple One

Opening our list of paying less for streaming, the Apple one allows you to access various company services: Apple Arcade (game subscription), Apple Music, iCloud+ (for more storage) and of course, full access to the Apple TV +.

The plans of the Apple one start at R$42,90 and, with just the most affordable option, you save R$22. The plans Family e Premium allow the same subscription to be used by up to five people simultaneously, resulting in savings of up to R$69.

TIM Black Family with Apple One

Plan customers TIM Black Premium and/or C Ultra, which are more robust plans, generally with up to 110 GB of internet, can use the video streaming service Apple for up to 12 months at no additional cost. Plans start at R$77,00 per person and can be hired at TIM website.

Of course tv+

A Clear includes full access to Apple TV + in their packages, which represents a monthly saving of R$21,90, the current value of the individual subscription to Apple . The most affordable plan that offers the benefit is the Claro TV+ Box, 4K Claro tv+ e SoundBox Claro tv+, starting at R$109,90 per month, combining TV channels, streaming and savings in a single bill.

Activation is done simply through the portal Minha Claro Residential after purchasing the plan. To learn more about each package and start purchasing, you can access the Claro's official website.

Disney +

O Disney + It's one of the options that has most partnered with other companies to include its catalog in special promotions. Let's take a look at the options.

Meli+ Total

The signature Meli+ Total remember the signature Amazon Prime: In addition to giving you access to benefits like free shipping and cashback on some purchases, it also gives you access to video streaming.

O Meli+ Total It costs 24,90 per month, and everyone gets free access to the standard plan with ads. You can also pay more if you prefer. R$19,00 for the standard plan (which originally costs R$46,90) or just more R$38 by the plan Premium without ads and with more sports (which originally costs R$66,90).

TIM Plans

Anyone who is a customer of the plans TIM Black e TIM Black Family can access the complete catalog of Disney +. Once you become a customer of the operator, simply use the registered email address on the benefit activation page, a process that takes less than ten minutes to complete.

O individual plan of TIM Black costs from R$ 119,90 and also includes access to balloon play, HBO Max, YouTube Premium and more streaming services without any additional payment, in addition to having up to 110 GB of monthly usage. TIM Black Family plan costs from R$77,00 per person and offers free subscriptions to various services.

Live Post, Vivo Selfie and Vivo Fibra

A Living offers the subscription of Disney + in your cell phone and internet plans, with prices varying depending on the package.

On mobile, the plan Vivo Post 71GB includes the Disney+ Standard and costs R $ 170,00 per month. For home internet, there is the Live Total Pro, a combo that combines 500 Mega of Vivo Fibra, a mobile line with 50GB and Disney+ for $ 200,00 monthly.

If you prefer just internet, you can add streaming to a plan Live Fiber (like the 700 Mega) with promotional values, starting from around R $ 153,90 per month in total.

balloon play

Meli+ Total

Who signed Meli+ Total to have full access to the Disney+ catalog you can take advantage of a 30% discount on balloon play. Plan subscribers Meli+ Total will be able to purchase the Globoplay Premium with a 30% discount. Subscribers Meli+ Essential and Mercado Livre customers get a 15% discount.

By choosing this option, you leave the payment of Meli+ Total and Globoplay saved in the same Mercado Livre account, to avoid cancellations if you do this separately. Remember that, to access Meli+ Total, your Mercado Livre account must be level 6 or higher.

Live Post

Customers Living those looking for options to have free access to the Globoplay catalog can opt for Vivo Pós plan, which offers 71 GB + 15 GB bonus for use on social networks and other websites, for R$155 per month, saving you R$58,80 per month.

Clear

The partnership Clear to balloon play is one of the most integrated on the market, treating streaming not as an additional, but as a free and fundamental benefit in most of its portfolio.

Customers with TV, fixed internet and even mobile phone plans can have full access to balloon play at no extra cost, simply activate the subscription linked to your Claro plan. This strategy makes Globo's service a pillar of the operator's entertainment offering. Plans that include balloon play include:

• Claro TV+ Box: from $ 119,90 / monthThis TV plan also includes Netflix, Max, and Apple TV+ and does not come with a mobile internet plan, but is focused on use with residential broadband.
• 4K Claro tv+: from $ 159,80 / month. Similar to Box, it is a TV plan to be used with fixed internet, with a focus on image quality.
• Claro TV+ Soundbox: from $ 254,80 / month. It's also a TV plan that doesn't include mobile data, but adds audio quality to the experience.
• clear fiber: benefit included in plans starting from 350 Mega speed. Access to Globoplay is a free add-on to your home internet plan and can be purchased starting at R$79,90 per month.
• Claro Multi: from R $ 79,90 per month. The plan of 350 MB via clear fiber can be improved with 30 GB of mobile internet, reaching a value of R$ 124,90.

TIM Ultrafibra

Who prefers plans from TIM you can choose the plan TIM Ultrafibra, which can be subscribed for R$119,90 via debit payment. In addition to free access to the catalog balloon play (but the option with ads), in addition to having full access to the platform AYA with course support and a complete plan at Babbel, the online language school. Hiring can be done on TIM's official website.

Via Globoplay website

Finally, we discovered during the production of this article that you can save R$15,00 by subscribing to balloon play instead of doing it for Play Store. The monthly plan can be purchased for R$39,90 on the company's website, while the same option can be purchased for R$54,90 on Google Play StoreHere's a tip to help you spend even less.

HBO Max

Meli+ Total

The house of productions such as The Last of Us, Euphoria, White lotus What's more, it's offering a 50% discount on the monthly or annual subscription plan. So, when you pay R$19,90, you only need to pay an additional R$19,95 to access the plan. Standard, which offers simultaneous use on up to two devices, Full HD resolution, and up to 2 downloads for offline enjoyment. You save R$30 if you're a Meli+ Total customer.

Tim Black and Ultrafibra

Now, who prefers to be a customer of TIM you can have access to a subscription to the most complete plan HBO Max, when choosing the plans Ultrafiber ou Black. The first of these, aimed at homes, costs starting at $ 119,99 with 700 MB internet speed.

already the plan TIM Black with HBO Max included (but the option with ads), aimed at those who need mobile internet on tablets and smartphones, costs from R$149,99 for the option with just one chip. The option TIM Black Family, which starts with 2 lines and also has 30 GB of internet, costs from R$ 199,99.

Of course tv+

Closing the options to pay less in HBO Max, who opts for Of course tv+ You don't need to pay anything extra to access Warner's video streaming catalog. Simply sign up for the plan through official website, for R$119,90 per month.

Netflix

Via Microsoft Rewards

O Microsoft Rewards is the free loyalty program of Microsoft that rewards users with points for completing everyday tasks within the company's ecosystem. You can accumulate points simply by searching on the search engine. Bing, playing in the Xbox ou PC, completing missions in the Game Pass app and making purchases in the Microsoft Store. The program is structured in tiers, and upon reaching Tier 2 (accumulating 500 points per month), the user gains access to more daily points and discounts on redemptions.

Accumulated points can be exchanged for a variety of rewards, the most popular being game credits and subscriptions. Points are generally converted into rewards in Brazil as follows:

• $5 Xbox Gift Card: 1.035 points
• $15 Xbox Gift Card: 2.450 points
• $30 Xbox Gift Card: 4.905 points
• PC Game Pass (1 month): 7.750 points
• Game Pass Ultimate (3 months): 35.000 points

Beyond the universe's options Xbox, points can also be used to redeem gift cards from partner stores, allowing for direct savings on other services. One example is the possibility of redeeming a Netflix prepaid card worth R$150, that costs 33.560 points, an excellent way to pay your monthly streaming fee or even eliminate the cost for a few months, just by using Microsoft services.

Tim Black Family

A TIM joined the Netflix in its postpaid and control plans, offering customers the option to choose a streaming service subscription as a benefit of their mobile phone package. The partnership allows customers to access the version, depending on the plan they choose. Standard with ads or to the version Sensors (no ads and with two simultaneous screens) from Netflix. See the options:

Standard Netflix Ad-Friendly Plans:

• TIM Controle Premium: This plan offers 30GB of internet and the option to choose a Netflix Standard subscription with ads as one of the benefits. The price is R $ 84,99 per month.
• TIM Black and TIM Black Plus: The TIM Black line, aimed at individual postpaid customers, also allows you to choose Netflix with ads. Prices start at R $ 119,99 per month for plans with around 60GB to 70GB of internet.

Plans with Netflix Standard (no ads):

• TIM Black Family: This category offers the Netflix Standard plan (no ads and with more screens) as an option. These plans are designed to be shared between the cardholder and dependents, with more robust data packages. Check out the options:
  • 60GB (for up to 3 people): The value is R $ 269,99 per month.
  • 100GB (for up to 4 people): The value is R $ 319,99 per month.
  • 180GB (for up to 6 people): The value is R $ 499,99 per month.

In all these cases, the customer activates the subscription Netflix through the “Meu TIM” app, choosing it as your entertainment benefit, which makes it a direct advantage and at no additional cost within the monthly value of the cell phone plan. The contract can be made at TIM page.

Claro TV+ and Claro Flex

A Clear also has a strong partnership with Netflix, offering streaming subscriptions in different ways to customers Of course tv+ e course FlexFor those looking for a complete home entertainment package, inclusion is straightforward and free. For digital mobile plan customers, the offer works as an integrated package. See how the options are structured for each profile:

Claro TV+: Free subscription included

In Claro's most robust TV and streaming plans, the subscription to Netflix is already part of the package, at no additional cost, consolidating the Of course tv+ as a true content hub. The included version is Netflix Standard with Ads.

• Claro TV+ Box: The plan includes a device that turns your TV into a smart TV, over 100 channels, and Netflix and Globoplay subscriptions. The price is R $ 109,90 per month.
• 4K Claro tv+: For those looking for maximum image quality, this plan with a 4K decoder also includes Netflix and Globoplay, with prices starting at R $ 139,90 per month.
• Claro tv+ Soundbox: The most complete option, which combines 4K image and high-quality sound system, also includes Netflix and Globoplay from R $ 149,90 per month.

Claro Flex: digital plan with Netflix

For customers on the 100% digital mobile plan, Clear created a specific offering that already includes streaming. Unlike TV plans, this package focuses on the subscription, which is designed for individual consumption on mobile devices.

Claro Flex with Netflix: This plan offers 20GB of internet, plus a 5GB bonus for social media and video apps (but this does not include Netflix traffic). The plan already comes with a subscription to Netflix Standard with Ads included. The total value of the package is R $ 74,99 per month.

Vivo Plans

A Living also structured a partnership with Netflix to serve different customer profiles, with options both in its line of postpaid plans, which absorbed the concept of Live Selfie, as in the fixed value category, the I live ControleThe main differences between them are the type of Netflix subscription included and the size of the data package. See below how the plans work and their respective prices:

Vivo Post (Formerly Vivo Selfie)

The Vivo Selfie line has been integrated into the main portfolio Live Post, maintaining the proposal of offering a robust cell phone plan with an included subscription to an entertainment service. This option is ideal for those seeking a more complete experience with more internet.

• Vivo Pós with Netflix (Netflix Selfie): This plan offers the subscription Netflix Standard (two simultaneous screens in HD, no ads). The package includes about 40GB of internet and costs around R $ 160,00 per month. It's an offering aimed at those who use a lot of data and want the more traditional version of Netflix, without interruptions.

I live Controle

For those looking for a plan with a fixed monthly price and a good data allowance, Vivo has created a specific offer that already includes streaming. It's a more economical option, ideal for individual consumption.

• Vivo Control Netflix: This plan offers the subscription Netflix Standard with Ads, which allows access to the catalog in Full HD on up to two screens, with commercial breaks. The package includes approximately 26GB to 28GB of internet and has the value of R $ 90,00 per month.

In both cases, activating the benefit is done simply through the app. My Alive, where the customer can link their existing Netflix account or create a new one, unifying the payment directly on the operator's invoice.

Live Fiber

Finally, you can also opt for the Vivo Fibra plans, aimed at residential internet. The plans, which start at R$145/month and offer speeds of up to 1 GB/s, include Netflix, as well as services like McAfee antivirus, Abril News Digital, and more.

Paramount +

Meli+ Total

Closing our discount options for subscribers Meli+ Total, those who pay R$19,90 have access to a 30% discount on the monthly or annual subscription to Paramount+.

You can enjoy series like "Yellowstone," "Halo," "The Handmaid's Tale," and "Yellowjackets," as well as popular series across a variety of genres. A monthly subscription is just R$13,23, or you can also opt for an annual plan, paying just R$216,93 for the premium annual plan (a savings of R$92,97).

Tim Black and Control

A TIM also offers free Paramount+ subscriptions to its Tim Black and Controle plan subscribers. TIM Control costs from R$58,99 and has plans of up to 49 GB per month, which also includes free access to Deezer Now.

Already Tim Black can be purchased starting at R$119,99 and offers mobile internet plans with up to 110 GB. You can also enjoy other options like Netflix, Disney+, Deezer, HBO Max, and Globoplay. TIM's Ultrafibra plan customers also have full access to the Paramount+ app at no extra cost.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Subscription

An Amazon Prime subscription is like a bundle: for R$19,90, you get access to the entire Prime Video catalog at no additional cost, plus free shipping and access to special offers during periods like Prime Day and Black Friday. You can subscribe via Amazon page and just log in with your email and password on the page Prime Video.

TIM

TIM customers can access the Prime Video mobile version, which offers content in SD quality (below HD) and allows viewing on only one screen at a time. See the options:

• TIM Black: TIM's individual postpaid line allows customers to choose Prime Video Mobile Version as one of the plan's entertainment benefits. It's a great option for those who want streaming for personal use. Value: From R $ 119,99 per month, in plans that offer around 70GB of internet.
• TIM Black Family: Family plans, which allow for the inclusion of dependents, also offer Amazon Prime as one of the premium benefits that the account holder can choose to share with their family.Value: From R $ 209,99 per month (for 2 or 3 people), and can reach more than R$400 in packages with more lines and a higher data allowance.

The benefit is activated directly through the “Meu TIM” app, where the customer selects Prime Video from the entertainment options available in their plan and is then directed to create or link an Amazon account to start using it.

For prepaid plan customers, TIM offers the Prime Video Mobile Version subscription included directly in the offer. It's not a choice between benefits like with TIM Black, but rather a service already included in the plan.

Here's how it works: When you top up your TIM Pré TOP offer (for example, a R$30,00 top-up valid for 30 days), you'll be able to access your Prime Video Mobile Version subscription for the duration of your top-up. You only need to activate the service once by associating your TIM number with an Amazon account.

Living

The offer of Living is focused on one grace period, whose duration varies depending on the plan purchased. The big difference is that the benefit is not limited to Prime Video: the customer gains access to full Amazon Prime subscription, which includes free shipping on thousands of products on the website Amazon, Prime Music streaming, books and magazines on Prime reading, and games and rewards in the Prime gaming. The free service works as follows, depending on your plan category:

• Vivo Controle (6 months free): For Vivo Controle plan customers, the courtesy is 6-month Amazon Prime subscriptionThe rule is the same: at the end of the semester, the service will be charged on the invoice, unless canceled. Plans like Vivo Controle 30GB, for example, which costs around $ 59 / month, are already eligible for this benefit.

• Vivo Pós, Vivo Fibra and Vivo Total (12 months free): Customers who subscribe to individual and family postpaid plans (formerly Selfie line), fiber optic residential internet or packages that combine both services (Vivo Total) are entitled to 1 year (12 months) Amazon Prime subscription through Vivo. After this period, the subscription is automatically renewed at the current price (currently R$19,90/month), with the charge made directly to your Vivo invoice.

The process to start using your Amazon Prime benefit as a Vivo customer is divided into two main steps: redeeming the offer on the website and then final activation through the Meu Vivo app.

Step 1: Offer Redemption

This first part serves to validate your eligibility and associate the offer with your Vivo account.

1. Access the Partnership Page: Using the offer links on the Vivo page, click on the option “I’m already a customer” and then click “Continue”.
2. Login: Identify yourself using the your Vivo cell phone number (with area code) or, if you are a residential internet customer, with your CPF. Click “Continue”.
3. Confirm Subscription: If prompted, enter the verification code sent by SMS to your cell phone and click “Confirm subscription” to complete the rescue.

Step 2: Activating the Service in the Vivo App

After redeeming the offer, the final step is to link the benefit to your Amazon account. Ready! After linking your accounts, your subscription will be active. Now just download the Amazon apps (Prime Video, Amazon Music, etc.) and start enjoying all the benefits.

• Access your Subscriptions: Open the app Vivo app on your mobile and tap on the section “Subscriptions”, located at the bottom of the screen.
• Locate the Benefit: Within a period of up to two hours, the option “Amazon Prime” should appear in your list of available services. Once it's visible, click on it.
• Start Activation: Within the benefit screen, click on the button to “Activate Amazon Prime”.
• Link your Amazon Account: You'll be redirected to the Amazon page. Enter your existing Amazon account details, or if you don't have one, create a new account.

And that concludes our article on how to pay less for streaming. Is there an option that wasn't mentioned here? Let us know. Comment!

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