Broadcasting Fees

Zattoo Free is available free of charge in Switzerland and Germany.
Depending on the country you live in, statutory broadcasting fees may still apply. These fees are not charged by Zattoo and are not included in any Zattoo subscription.

This article explains how that works.

Table of contents

1. Zattoo Free in Switzerland and Germany

2. Paid Zattoo subscriptions

3. Difference between Zattoo costs and broadcasting fees

4. Broadcasting fees in Austria (GIS)

5. When no GIS fees apply in Austria

Zattoo Free in Switzerland and Germany

Zattoo Free can be used free of charge in Switzerland and Germany.
No subscription is required.

Paid Zattoo subscriptions

For paid Zattoo subscriptions, only the subscription apply. Zattoo does not charge any additional fees.

Difference between Zattoo costs and broadcasting fees

Zattoo subscription fees are completely separate from statutory broadcasting fees:

• Switzerland: Bakom

• Germany: GEZ / broadcasting contribution

These fees may apply regardless of whether you use Zattoo Free or a paid subscription.
Zattoo has no control over these charges.

Broadcasting fees in Austria (GIS)

In Austria, whether GIS fees apply depends on which device you use for streaming TV.

When no GIS fees apply in Austria

According to a ruling by the Austrian Administrative Court from 2015:

No GIS fees apply if:

• you only use devices without a built-in TV tuner

• and you do not own any other device with a TV tuner

This includes:

• smartphones

• tablets

• laptops

• game consoles

• TVs without a TV tuner

Only devices capable of receiving traditional broadcast signals (e.g. cable, satellite, DVB-T) are considered subject to broadcasting fees.

Important note:

We aim to reflect the current legal situation as accurately as possible, but cannot provide a legally binding guarantee.
 

If you are unsure, please contact GIS directly:
https://www.gis.at