With cable and satellite bills rising every year, more households in the USA and Canada are cutting the cord. Is IPTV really cheaper than cable? Here's a simple comparison of cost, picture quality and flexibility.
Cost comparison
| Cable / satellite | IPTV subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Often $80–$150+ with fees | From $15/month, less on longer plans |
| Equipment | Box rental fees in many plans | Use the devices you already own |
| Contract | Often 1–2 years | None — no auto-renewal with us |
| Installation | Technician visit | About 10 minutes, yourself |
Example: at $100 a month, cable costs about $1,200 a year. A 12-month IPTV plan costs a fraction of that — compare our IPTV plans.
Picture quality
Cable is very stable because it doesn't depend on your internet. IPTV quality depends on your connection: with 25 Mbps or more and a good device, you get HD and 4K where available. Follow our buffering guide to get the best result.
Flexibility
- Cable: mainly on the TVs connected to a box.
- IPTV: on Firestick, Smart TV, phone, tablet and computer, at home or while traveling.
- On-demand: IPTV usually includes movies, series and catch-up in the same app.
Who should keep cable?
If your internet is slow or unstable (under 10 Mbps), cable or satellite may still be the better choice. Otherwise, IPTV gives you more for less.
How to switch
- Test your internet speed on your TV device.
- Start with a 1-month plan to test during prime time and live sports.
- Set up your device with our IPTV guides.
- Cancel cable once you're happy — check your cable contract's cancellation terms first.
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