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IPTV vs Cable: What You Get and What You Save

Is IPTV better than cable? For most households the answer comes down to price, channels and flexibility. Use the calculator below with your own cable bill, then see how the two compare feature by feature.

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IPTV vs Cable with Mom IPTV

How the Costs Compare

Cable bills are made of more than the package price: box rentals, sports and international add-ons, regional sports fees and the price jump when a promotional rate ends. IPTV is one prepaid price that already includes sports, international channels and movies.

Enter your current monthly bill and the number of TVs in the calculator to see your yearly difference using real Mom IPTV prices.

IPTV vs Cable Savings Calculator

Enter your own numbers. Mom IPTV prices are today's real prices.

TVs watching at the same time
Cable per year
$1,080
Mom IPTV, 1-year plan
$110
or $83/year on 2 years
You save per year
$970
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IPTV vs Cable: Feature by Feature

  • Channels: cable packages offer a few hundred; Mom IPTV offers 18,000+ from 98+ countries.
  • International TV: on cable, usually a paid add-on per language; on Mom IPTV, included.
  • Equipment: cable needs a rented box per TV; IPTV runs on devices you already own.
  • Contracts: cable often requires one; Mom IPTV is prepaid with no contract.
  • Watching on the go: cable apps are limited; IPTV works on phones and tablets anywhere.
  • Reliability: cable doesn't depend on your internet; IPTV needs a stable connection.

When Cable Still Makes Sense

If your home internet is slow or unreliable, cable or satellite will give a steadier picture. The same goes for households that only watch a handful of local channels and get them free over the air. For everyone else, especially families who want sports and TV from home, IPTV is usually far cheaper.

Not ready to cancel? Run a free trial alongside your cable for a few days and compare on the shows you actually watch.

Switching From Cable to IPTV

  • Start a Mom IPTV trial and test the channels you watch most on your own TV.
  • Check your internet speed: about 15 to 20 Mbps per screen for Full HD.
  • Pick a plan, such as the 12-month IPTV plan, with enough devices for every TV that watches at the same time.
  • Return your cable boxes and cancel once you're happy, checking your contract end date first.
  • Keep an inexpensive antenna if you want free local broadcast channels as a backup.

What About Streaming Apps?

Many households replace cable with several streaming apps, and the monthly total climbs fast as each one raises its price. Streaming apps are mostly on-demand, with limited live TV and few international channels. IPTV covers live channels, sports and TV from other countries, plus a large movie library, in one subscription. New to all this? Read what IPTV is and how it works.

IPTV vs Cable: Questions & Answers

Is IPTV cheaper than cable?

For most households, yes. Mom IPTV starts at $3.92 a month on the 2-year plan and includes sports and international channels that cost extra on cable. See current Mom IPTV deals.

Is IPTV quality as good as cable?

On a stable connection, IPTV streams in HD and Full HD. Quality depends on your internet, so a wired connection helps.

Can I keep my local channels with IPTV?

Mom IPTV includes US and Canadian channels. Many households also keep a cheap antenna for free over-the-air locals.

Do I need to sign a contract for IPTV?

No. Mom IPTV plans are prepaid for 3 months to 2 years, with no contract and no equipment rental.

Will IPTV work if my internet goes down?

No. IPTV needs an internet connection, so an outage stops it. Phones on mobile data can keep watching in a pinch.

Can I watch IPTV on several TVs like cable?

Yes. Plans cover 1 to 5 TVs or devices at once, without renting a box for each.

Can I record shows with IPTV like a cable DVR?

Some players can. TiviMate Premium records to a USB drive on Android devices, and catch-up on supported channels replays programs that already aired.

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