What is MagellanTV
Overview
MagellanTV is a subscription streaming service focused on documentaries and factual series across history, science, nature, and true crime.
Service focus
It offers on-demand access to a curated library of documentary content for subscribers on web and mobile platforms.
How to cancel MagellanTV
Cancel on the Web
- Log into your MagellanTV account on the MagellanTV website using your username and password.
- Go to your account or profile settings and locate the subscription or billing section.
- Select the option to cancel the subscription and follow any on-screen prompts to confirm.
Cancel via App Stores (iOS / Android)
- If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, open your Apple ID subscription settings and cancel there.
- If you subscribed through Google Play, open your Google Play account subscriptions and cancel from that menu.
What happens when you cancel
Access after cancellation
Cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing period.
You retain access to MagellanTV content until the paid period expires.
Renewal and data
Automatic renewal stops after cancellation, so you will not be charged at the next renewal date.
Your account profile and viewing history may remain accessible unless you delete the account; check account settings for data removal options.
Will I get a refund?
General refund policy
MagellanTV does not provide refunds once a subscription payment has been taken, even if you cancel before the period ends.
Free trial and platform exceptions
- Free trials: monthly plans often have a 7-day trial; annual plans often have a 14-day trial. Cancel within the trial to avoid billing.
- If you subscribed via Apple or Google, those platforms’ refund policies and procedures apply; contact the platform for possible exceptions.
MagellanTV plans and pricing
Pricing availability
MagellanTV currently publishes pricing in USD on its official site; specific South African Rand (ZAR) rates are not publicly available.
How to get South Africa pricing
Check the official MagellanTV sign-up pages while in South Africa or contact support for local billing information.
| Plan | Period | Price |
| Standard | Monthly | Contact for pricing |
| Standard | Annual | Contact for pricing |
Your consumer rights in South Africa
MagellanTV’s stated position
MagellanTV’s terms do not provide a statutory 14-day cooling-off refund once a subscription has been paid. Refunds are only avoided within the free trial window.
Local action and platform rights
If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, those platforms may offer additional refund routes; contact the platform in those cases.
For payment disputes in South Africa you may consider contacting your bank or card issuer and, if needed, the National Consumer Commission for guidance.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Many users praise MagellanTV for a rich, diverse documentary library covering many subjects and for solid app performance.
Common complaints
Reported negatives include navigation or search difficulties, occasional app bugs (freezing, playback or login problems), and billing issues such as charges after cancellation or trial.
Documentation checklist
What to have before contacting support
- Account email and username used to subscribe.
- Payment method details (last four digits of card, or platform used: Apple/Google).
- Dates: subscription start, trial end, and date you cancelled (if applicable).
Additional evidence
- Screenshots of your subscription page or cancellation confirmation.
- Transaction receipts or bank/card statements showing the charge.
Common mistakes
Not cancelling in the right place
Example: cancelling inside the app when the subscription was purchased via Apple/Google. This does not stop billing - you must cancel via the platform that processed payment.
Assuming an immediate refund
Example: cancelling immediately after renewal but expecting a prorated refund. MagellanTV does not refund paid periods; access continues until the period ends.
Comparative recap
Platform comparison overview
The table below summarizes cancellation steps and refund outcomes by platform to help you choose the correct route.
Key takeaway
Always cancel through the same platform that processed your subscription payment to ensure the cancellation takes effect.
| Platform | How to cancel | Access after cancel | Refunds |
| Web | Log into MagellanTV website → Account/Profile → Cancel | Until end of current billing period | No refund from MagellanTV after payment |
| App Store (iOS) | Cancel via your Apple ID subscription settings | Until end of current paid period | No prorated refund from MagellanTV; refunds subject to Apple policies |
| Google Play (Android) | Cancel via Google Play account → Subscriptions | Until end of current period | No refund from MagellanTV; refunds subject to Google Play policies |
After cancelling
What to monitor
Keep an eye on your email for a cancellation confirmation and on your card statement to ensure no further charges occur after the billing period ends.
Next steps
If you believe you were charged incorrectly, contact your payment platform (Apple/Google) or your card issuer and prepare the documentation checklist for faster resolution.
Address
Corporate mailing address
MagellanTV, LLC
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Notes on contacting
Use the address above for written cancellation or formal correspondence as needed and keep copies of any mailed requests.