exaring AG (waipu.tv)

exaring AG is a German technology company specialized in the development and operation of an IP-based entertainment platform. The company is best known for its primary product, waipu.tv, which revolutionized the German television market by utilizing its own high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure to deliver high-definition television and video-on-demand services without relying on traditional cable or satellite connections.

Founded in Munich, exaring AG represents a significant shift in European digital media distribution. The company focuses on low-latency delivery and integrated smart home entertainment. In 2016, a strategic partnership was formed with the Freenet Group, which initially acquired a majority stake and eventually took full ownership, integrating exaring’s technological capabilities into its broader telecommunications and digital lifestyle portfolio.

Today, exaring AG operates as a core subsidiary of Freenet AG, continuing to innovate within the German streaming and IPTV sector. The company's unique selling proposition remains its dedicated backbone network, ensuring that streaming quality is maintained independently of public internet congestion, primarily serving the DACH region markets.