Handystar live stream
Handystar online television
Handystar is a German free-to-air television channel operating in the teleshopping and home shopping format . The primary language of broadcasting is German . The channel was originally launched under the name Sparhandy.TV and was later rebranded as Handystar . It is owned and operated by Sparhandy (Handystar), a German telecommunications retailer based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The channel has been on air since at least 2017 and reaches audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland via satellite, cable, and IPTV platforms.
On air, Handystar focuses exclusively on promoting mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and mobile phone contracts and tariffs . The channel presents daily product demonstrations, offering viewers the latest models of smartphones and accessories, often bundled with mobile service agreements. The programming is structured around live and pre-recorded teleshopping segments where hosts showcase the features, pricing, and terms of various mobile technology products. The channel actively encourages viewer interaction, with offers typically available via online orders or telephone hotlines. Its tagline describes it as a "TV-Shopping- & Beratungs-Sender" (TV shopping and advisory channel) .
Handystar is broadcast in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) via the Astra satellite system at 19.2 degrees east . Technical parameters for the SD feed include frequency 12460 MHz, horizontal polarization, and symbol rate 27500; the HD feed operates on frequency 10964 MHz, horizontal polarization, with a symbol rate of 22000 . The channel also operates a second feed, Handystar TV 2, on frequency 12480 MHz with vertical polarization . The channel is available unencrypted (free-to-air), making it accessible to viewers with standard satellite reception equipment . Handystar is also carried on major cable networks, including Wilhelm.tel , and on IPTV streaming platforms such as Waipu.tv (included in the free package) and Zattoo .
While the retail company Handystar has received mixed reviews from customers, with some reports citing issues with customer service and contract fulfillment, the television channel itself is recognized as a legitimate broadcast service .
Handystar strives to provide German-speaking consumers with a direct, informative, and convenient way to purchase the latest mobile technology from home. The mission of the channel is to offer competitive deals on smartphones and contracts, providing a visual and detailed presentation to help viewers make informed purchasing decisions. Thanks to its extensive distribution via satellite, cable, and digital platforms, Handystar provides the opportunity to watch its teleshopping programming across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland wherever its signal is available.



