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Stan is a local streaming service owned by Nine Entertainment. As an on-demand TV show and movie provider with a strong library and local production budget, it's by far one of Netflix's strongest competitors in Australia.
Stan has a range of powerful content broadcasting rights with a variety of producers, including Viacom, MGM, BBC Worldwide, Showtime, CBS, Village Roadshow, Starz and Lionsgate (to name a few). These partnerships allow Stan to stream some of the biggest blockbusters.
Most notably, Stan kicked off local content production back in 2015 with its fly-on-the-wall buddy cop comedy No Activity, before bringing Wolf Creek's Mick Taylor to the small screen in 2016.
Stan made history in 2016 by becoming the first streaming service to be nominated for a Logie Award when No Activity nabbed three nominations: Most Outstanding Supporting Actor for both Dan Wylie and Tim Minchin, and Most Outstanding Comedy Program. It has also looked into adding sports content to its platform.
Stan’s streaming plans start at $10 per month for the Basic tier (one screen, standard definition). New subscribers also get a 30-day free trial, but it's worth noting that your card will automatically be debited once the 30 days is over.
As of 18 June 2018, Stan houses 365 TV shows and 998 movies. There are obviously too many titles to list here, but we've got regularly updated lists for Stan's TV show selection and Stan's movie selection.
Not just yet but it will starting from February 2021 after agreeing to a deal with Rugby Australia. In what looms as a badly-needed boost to the sport, which has struggled for coverage, prominence and revenue in Australia in recent years, Stan will broadcast a wide range of rugby union for the first time.
Rugby Championship matches, including Bledisloe Cup showdowns, plus a selection of Super Rugby, Wallaroos Test matches, Shute Shield, Currie Cup and more, will be available. The reported $100 million deal over three years will put Super Rugby matches on free-to-air TV for the first time and ends Foxtel's long association with the sport in Australia.
On top of that Stan Sport will also have Wimbledon and the French Open. For $10 a month Stan Sport will be available as an add-on to a regular Stan subscription. You can see everything you need to know about Stan Sport here.
Stan has worked hard on delivering a comprehensive suite of devices that you can access its streaming service from, including Smart TVs, gaming consoles, desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets and more.
Stan also launched 4K streaming in April 2017, but to enjoy Stan in full Ultra HD resolution you will need a compatible 4K TV from Sony, LG, Samsung or Hisense.
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Is a Panasonic Smart TV compatible to receive Stan
Hi Geoffrey,
Thanks for your message! Stan is available across selected 2017-2018 Panasonic Smart TVs. The easiest way to identify if your Panasonic TV supports Stan is to check our compatible list on the Stan website.
Hope this was helpful. Should you need any clarifications, feel free to message back and we can advise you accordingly.
Best,
Nikki
How do I reset my Stan Pin? I have forgotten my Pin.
Hi Liz,
Thank you for reaching out to Finder.
Using a web browser on a Mac or PC, head over to Stan’s website and log in to your account.
Hover your mouse over your profile in the top right corner and select Manage Account.
Select I’ve forgotten my PIN located towards the bottom of the page.
Stan will then send you an email containing a link that will allow you to create a brand new PIN (PIN must be 4 numeric digits).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
I have switched to nbn and now movies wont play
Hi Darren,
Thank you for leaving a question.
You may need to check the speed of your internet connection first to see if it can stream Stan. You may also check below on the applicable resolution depending on the amount of data needed to view movies:
Low quality: Approx 570MB/hour
Medium quality (SD): Approx 1.13GB/hour
High definition (HD): Approx 2.89GB/hour
Ultra-high definition (4K): Approx 7GB/hour
Lastly, if this does not work. Please contact Stan customer support. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
can I have stan when I want to have stan. ie: can I have it this month and then cancel it until I want it again.
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
They have made the process to sign back up to Stan super quick and easy, so whenever you sign back into Stan using a web browser after cancelling your account, you will be asked if you would like to reactivate your service.
Cheers,
Joel
HOW CAN I CANCEL MY SUPSCRIPTION TO STAN?
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your comment.
To cancel your Stan subscription, please log in to your stan account on their website. After logging in, please follow the steps below:
– Hover your mouse over your profile in the top right corner and select Manage Account
– Then locate the Cancel your subscription option under Subscription Information and follow the prompts. Your service will not end right away – it will cease at the end of your last billed period.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
I want to cancel Stan.
Hi Alan,
Thanks for reaching out to us.
You can cancel Stan at any time. There is no contractual agreement between Stan and subscribers.
You can cancel your Stan subscription by following the steps below:
– Log on to Stan website using a web browser
– Click on your profile image (next to the account holder’s name)
– Click ‘Manage Account’
– Click ‘Cancel your subscription’ (about half way down the page)
Please note though your cancellation is effective at the end of the current monthly subscription period and your account will be closed and your access to the Stan Service will be disconnected from this date.
Hope this information helped.
Cheers,
Rench
Is series 4 of Mr. Selfridge on Stan?
Hi Turmoil!
Thanks for the comment.
As of the moment, Mr. Selfridge Series 4 is not available on Stan.
We do have a list of available Stan TV shows and movies, which you may find helpful for future reference.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
A while ago we watched a fantastic TV series set in Canada.
It was about a school teacher and a mounted policeman.
Romance. Set in 1800’s.
Can’t remember the name of it, but love and Heart were in the title name.
Hope you can help me.
Hi Glenice,
Thanks for your question.
I’m not sure but my guess is ‘When Calls the Heart’ (TV Series). Please let me know if it is not.
Cheers,
Anndy
I need captioned movies. Are they available on Stan?
Hi Deirdre,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Although closed captions is not available for all titles in Stan, it is available on selected titles. You can see if closed captions is available when there’s the CC icon under the title while choosing the TV show or movie title.
Cheers,
Jason
Can I request new programmes and latest series.
Hi Ruth,
You can submit a request to Stan by following this link.
Thanks,
Brodie