IPTV vs Cable: How to Compare What You Really Pay
Short answer: To compare IPTV with cable fairly, use the total on your last cable bill, not the advertised price. Multiply it by 12, then compare that yearly figure with the yearly cost of an IPTV plan plus the internet you already pay for.
For current plan lengths and prices, see our cheap IPTV subscription plans.
Start with your real cable bill
The price in a cable ad is rarely the amount that leaves your account. Open your last bill and look for these lines:
- The TV package itself.
- Equipment rental for each box or DVR in the house.
- Extra fees and taxes listed under the package price.
- Add-ons such as sports or movie packages.
Add them up, or just take the total for TV at the bottom of the bill. Also check whether you are on a promotional price, because the amount can go up when the promotion ends.
What IPTV costs
With IPTV you pay for the plan and nothing else. There is no box to rent and no add-on package. These are our current prices:
| Plan length | You pay | Per month | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $11.99 | $11.99 | $0.40 |
| 3 months | $28.99 | $9.66 | $0.32 |
| 6 months | $41.99 | $7.00 | $0.23 |
| 12 months | $56.99 | $4.75 | $0.16 |
Every plan includes the same channels, movies and series. You can compare them side by side on our cheap IPTV subscription plans page.
Compare the two in 3 steps
- Take your monthly cable TV total and multiply it by 12. That is what TV costs you per year today.
- Take the price of a 12-month IPTV plan. With us that is $56.99 for the whole year.
- Subtract one from the other. The difference is what you would keep each year.
One thing to be fair about: IPTV runs on your internet connection, so you keep paying your internet bill. If you already have home internet, that cost does not change. If your internet and TV are sold together in a bundle, ask your provider what internet alone would cost before you compare.
What else changes besides the price?
No contract
You pay once for the length you choose. There is no contract and no automatic renewal. When your plan ends, you decide whether to continue.
No equipment
IPTV uses the screens you already own: a Smart TV, a Firestick, a phone or a computer. There is nothing to rent and nothing to return.
It depends on your internet
Your picture is only as steady as your connection. We recommend at least 25 Mbps for HD and Full HD streaming.
Test before you switch
Do not cancel anything until you have seen IPTV working in your own living room. Ask us for a 24-hour IPTV free trial, check the channels you care about, and then decide. Every paid IPTV subscription is also covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.