IPTV in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Updated 6 October 2026
Essen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the ten largest cities in Germany, about 454 km west of Berlin. PlayMaxTV brings live TV, films and series to Essen over the internet connection you already have.
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Population
- 593,085
- From
- $20/month ≈ €18
Plans and prices in Essen
| Plan | 1 device |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $20 ≈ €18 |
| 3 months | $45 ≈ €40 |
| 6 months | $60 ≈ €53 |
| 12 months | $90 ≈ €80 |
You pay in US dollars by Visa or Mastercard; your bank converts the charge to euros. The EUR figures are estimates at the 5 October 2026 rate of $1 = 0.89 EUR.
Internet in Essen
The main home-broadband providers across Germany include Telekom, Vodafone, 1&1 and O2. Which ones reach a given street varies, so check what is available at your address in Essen.
Across Germany, Ookla measured a median fixed-broadband download speed of 102.5 Mbps in August 2026 — enough, on paper, for four 4K streams at once at 25 Mbps each.
For a steady picture, use a wired connection or sit the TV close to the router, and keep other heavy downloads off the line while you watch in 4K.
Time zone in Essen
Essen keeps Central European Standard Time (UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer. That is the same time as Berlin. Accounts are created automatically as soon as payment goes through, at any hour, and support answers around the clock.
Questions people ask
How much is PlayMaxTV in Essen?
One month on one device is $20 (about €18). Twelve months is $90 (about €80), which works out cheaper per month.
Will it work on Telekom and Vodafone broadband in Essen?
Yes. PlayMaxTV streams over any home broadband or mobile connection, so Telekom, Vodafone, 1&1 and O2 all work the same way. HD needs about 10 Mbps and 4K about 25 Mbps.
Can I pay in euros from Essen?
You are charged in US dollars by Visa or Mastercard, and your bank converts it to EUR. The EUR prices on this page are estimates.
Is there a free trial in Essen?
Yes — a 24-hour trial with no card needed, the same in North Rhine-Westphalia as everywhere else. Start the free trial.
Does my account work if I travel from Essen to Oberhausen?
Yes. Your login works anywhere with an internet connection — Oberhausen (11 km away), Gladbeck or further afield.