en.Wedoany.com Reported - German TV streaming provider waipu.tv has introduced low-latency streaming technology ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to reduce live transmission delays. The new feature, called "Sports Mode," accelerates live TV signals and is available on waipu.tv streaming sticks and set-top boxes.

Users can activate the feature through the account settings menu. Currently, the technology supports German public broadcasters Das Erste and ZDF, which will air Germany's matches and key World Cup games on free-to-air television. waipu.tv stated that the technology is powered by its proprietary content delivery network, designed to distribute live signals more efficiently and maintain stable performance during major events with millions of concurrent viewers.

Prior to the technology's launch, waipu.tv commissioned a representative survey showing that 25% of Germans fear learning about a goal from neighbors celebrating before seeing it on screen. This figure rises to 45% among men aged 18 to 29. The survey also revealed strong demand for live viewing despite late kick-off times for European audiences, with over a third of Germans planning to watch matches live at night, and more than half of men aged 18 to 29 doing so.

Markus Härtenstein, Co-CEO of waipu.tv operator Exaring, stated that according to the latest survey, more than half of Germans have experienced the frustration of hearing about a goal before seeing it, and high-speed streaming technology ensures users can experience the World Cup's key moments themselves. The "Sports Mode" feature is now available to all customers using the company's own hardware devices and the latest version of the waipu.tv app.

waipu.tv has approximately 2 million customers in Germany, offering over 300 TV channels, including more than 70 pay-TV services, as well as a library of movies and series on demand. Prior to this, Germany's Vodafone also introduced low-latency transmission for World Cup broadcasts on its cable network, with the network operator's optimization reducing transmission delays for ARD and ZDF by approximately two seconds.

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