WGEPlus.tv is a streaming service built specifically for the Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing community, offering on‑demand video content accessible via iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and web browsers. The platform is being rebuilt as an independent service to provide a better, fully accessible viewing experience, with a relaunch scheduled for August 7, 2026.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing viewers have limited access to streaming services that provide content curated for their community, often facing platforms that lack appropriate accessibility features and reliable support.
Solution
WGEPlus is rebuilding its streaming service on a fully independent infrastructure to deliver a dedicated platform for Deaf users. The service will offer a library of curated video content optimized for sign‑language presentation and captioning, accessible across iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and web browsers. Existing subscriber plans will be honored at the relaunch, ensuring continuity for current users. By operating a Deaf‑led organization, the platform aims to provide responsive customer support and a user experience designed specifically for the community’s needs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals in the United States seeking a streaming service tailored to their accessibility preferences.
Features
- Multi‑device availability including iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and modern web browsers
- Content library curated for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing audiences with sign‑language and captioning focus
- Fully independent backend infrastructure to ensure service reliability and control
- Continuity guarantee: all existing subscriptions are retained and honored at relaunch
- Deaf‑led support team offering ASL communication and interpreter assistance for hearing callers