BritBox is one of those services that’s best checking in with every so often rather than one you should permanently stay subscribed to.
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BritBox is subscription streaming service owned and operated by BritBox International. The streaming service brings together a variety of movies, shows, documentaries, and lifestyle programming from the BBC and ITV.
BritBox FAQs
If you still questions about BritBox, below are answers to some of the most frequently asked ones.
How much is BritBox?
BritBox currently costs $7.99 per month. The streaming service occasionally runs promotions that reduce the monthly cost for a limited number of months before reverting to the standard $7.99 per month price.
Does BritBox have an annual plan?
Yes. In addition to the $7.99 monthly plan, BritBox also offers an annual plan priced at $79.99. Over the course of a full 12-month period, the annual plan cost works out to be $6.66 per month, resulting in a saving of around $1.33 per month, or $15.89 per year.
Is there a BritBox free trial?
Yes. BritBox currently offers a 7-day free trial to all new subscribers. The free trial is available regardless of whether signing up to the monthly or annual plan.
How many devices can stream BritBox at the same time?
BritBox is fairly generous and allows a single subscription to be used on up to 5 devices at the same time. This is also the device limit in general. It is worth noting that this limit varies from country to country with 5 being the limit for subscribers in the United States.
Can you watch BritBox in 4K?
Yes, BritBox is available to watch in 4K. However, and this is a big however, 4K playback is only available on select devices. In the US, for example, 4K is only available on Samsung TVs and Roku players.
Which devices can you download BritBox on?
The BritBox app is available to download on a variety of platforms and devices. Below is a summary of the main platform apps available to subscribers in the United States:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android mobile
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- iPhone/iPad
- LG smart TVs
- Roku
- Samsung smart TVs
- Xfinity Flex/XClass
Subscribers in other countries may find they have access to a greater or fewer selection of devices.
Is BritBox worth it?
The short answer – yes, BritBox is worth it. The slightly longer answer is that some home may find they eventually run out of enough new content to continue to justify the monthly subscription cost. As we noted in our full review, most homes will likely find that BritBox is more of a subscription they should check in with every so often rather than one they should stay subscribed to all year.
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