Everything you need to know

With the number of streaming services available in Australia in 2021, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. We all have different needs and interests in the entertainment we consume, from drama and comedy shows, to classic films and live sports.

Foxtel Now finds its place in this landscape as a fully scalable option that lets you select content packages as you see fit to create a more personalised entertainment hub. We’ve taken a look at all of the content and features of a Foxtel Now subscription, and outlined everything you need to know.

What is Foxtel Now? Should I subscribe to it?

Foxtel Now is an internet TV service that allows subscribers to watch over 50 Foxtel channels online, live and on-demand. It is the easiest way to watch Foxtel’s premium offering of content—which includes shows from Fox, E!, LifeStyle, MTV, BBC, as well as sports and films—online, all in one place, with no satellite or installation required.

You should subscribe to Foxtel Now if you want to watch Foxtel channels online, or if you are looking for one streaming service that can be your hub for TV shows, news, films, and sport. If you’re unsure whether or not to subscribe, there is a 10-day free trial available to new customers that includes full access to the service’s content. More on Foxtel’s website here.

How to watch Foxtel Now:

If you’re using a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet, you can watch Foxtel Now using the Foxtel Go app. You can also watch on compatible devices, including the Foxtel Now box, Sony Android TV, Chromecast or Airplay, Telstra TV, and the PlayStation 4.

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How much does Foxtel Now cost? Is there a free trial?

Foxtel Now starts at A$25 per month for the base Essentials Pack, which features over 25 channels of lifestyle, drama, entertainment, news, and comedy shows. From there, there are three add-on packs: Films ($20/month extra), Sports ($29/month extra), and Drama Extra ($10/month extra).

You can get all of Foxtel Now’s content in one bundle for $104 per month. This bundle also includes access to Docos and Kids channels, which are not available as standalone add-ons.

New customers can get a 10-day free trial with access to all of the channels mentioned above, giving unfettered access to all of the channels and on-demand content available on Foxtel.

Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go: What do they mean? What’s the difference?

The short answer is Foxtel Now is the service you subscribe to, and Foxtel Go is the app you use to watch (unless you’re on a compatible device).

When you subscribe to Foxtel Now, you are able to watch on your tv using one of the following: Telstra TV, PS4, Sony Android TV, Hisense, LG or Samsung Smart TV, Foxtel Now Box, or casting/airplay. When out on the go watch with the Foxtel Go app on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

The Foxtel Go app is also available for Foxtel residential cable and satellite customers that want to access their existing Foxtel service on the go.

Inside Foxtel Now’s Content:

Foxtel Now features the premium library of content available on Foxtel’s cable and satellite services; the key difference is that you watch online. We take a look at what shows, sport, and films you can expect to see below.

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What shows are on Foxtel Now?

Foxtel Now provides access to shows from some of the world’s biggest production houses and television channels such as HBO and the BBC, as well as exclusive local Foxtel content.

Recent additions

As of the 1st of July, the DreamWorks channel and the PBS KIDS channel are now available Live and On Demand.

Highlights include:

Foxtel Now essentials channels:

• FOX8

• FOX Showcase

• MTV

• FOX Arena

• FOX FUNNY

• FOX Comedy

• LifeStyle

• LifeStyle Home

• LifeStyle Food

• E!

• TLC

• Fox Sports News

• Sky News

• Fox News

• CNN

• BBC World News

• Bloomberg Television

• CNBC

• Foxtel Arts and more

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What sports are on Foxtel Now?

The Foxtel Sports Pack add-on provides access to 50+ sports over 12 dedicated 24/7 sport channels for an additional $29 per month.

Highlights include:

• 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership

• 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

• 2021 Repco Supercars Championship

• 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship™️

• MotoGP

• NBA

• Every Golf Major

Foxtel Now sports channels:

• Fox Cricket

• Fox League

• Fox Footy

• Fox Sports 503

• Fox Sports 505

• Fox Sports 506

• Fox Sports 507 plus more

• beIN Sports 1

• beIN Sports 2

• beIN Sports 3

• ESPN 1

• ESPN 2

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What films are on Foxtel Now?

The Movie Pack add-on costs $20 per month and includes 11 dedicated channels from new releases to classics, with 1,000+ titles available on demand.

Highlights include:

Foxtel Now movie channels:

• Foxtel Films Premiere

• Foxtel Films Family

• Foxtel Films Action

• Foxtel Films Comedy

• Foxtel Films Thriller

• Foxtel Films Greats

• Foxtel Films Romance

• Foxtel Films Drama

• Foxtel Films Kids

• Foxtel Films Hits

• Lifetime Movie Network

To check out all of the shows, sports, and films mentioned above, start your free 10-day trial of Foxtel Now here.