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IPTV vs satellite TV: a fair comparison for Irish homes
Weighing up IPTV vs satellite TV? Here is an honest look at equipment, contracts, channels, picture and moving house, so you can pick what suits your home.
- No dish
- No contract
- Setup in 5 minutes
- 24/7 help
The quick answer
The quick answer
When it comes to IPTV vs satellite TV, the big differences are the setup and the contract. IPTV comes over your broadband with no dish and no contract. Satellite and cable packages usually need a dish or box, and often a minimum term.
- IPTV: over your broadband
- IPTV: on a device you own
- IPTV: no contract
- IPTV: try free for 24 hours
Side by side
Side-by-side comparison
Twelve things that matter, compared fairly. Satellite and cable packages vary, so check the details of your own package.
| Satellite or cable package | IPTV Telly | |
|---|---|---|
| How it reaches you | A satellite dish or a cable line | Your home broadband |
| Equipment | Usually the provider's box, and a dish for satellite | A device you already own |
| Installation | Often an installer visit | About 5 minutes, yourself |
| Contract | Often a minimum term | No contract, no auto-renewal |
| Price | Depends on the package | From €5.83 a month |
| Channels | Depends on the package | 27,000+ live channels |
| Movies & series | Often an extra add-on | 165,000+ in every plan |
| Picture | HD, with 4K on some packages | 4K, FHD & HD, 50fps on sport |
| Weather | A dish can lose signal in heavy rain or wind | No dish to be knocked out of line |
| Moving house | Dish or box may need moving or refitting | Take your device, log in again |
| Free trial | Varies | 24 hours free, no card |
| Support | Varies by provider | 24/7 on WhatsApp & email |
Equipment
Equipment and installation
The biggest day-one difference: what has to come into, or onto, your home.
Satellite or cable
- A dish fitted to the wall or roof, or a cable line
- Usually a box from the provider
- Often an installer visit to set it up
IPTV Telly
- Nothing fitted to the house
- Use a Firestick, Smart TV, box, phone or PC you already have
- Set up yourself in about 5 minutes, with 24/7 help
Contracts & prices
Contracts and prices
Satellite and cable packages often come with a minimum term. IPTV Telly has no contract and no auto-renewal, so you only pay for the time you want.
- €151 month
- €263 months
- €446 months
- €7012 months · €5.83/mo
Channels & content
Channels and content
Every IPTV Telly plan includes 27,000+ live channels and 165,000+ movies and series. No add-ons, no tiers.
Picture & weather
Picture quality and the weather
Channels stream in 4K, FHD or HD, with 50fps on sport. A satellite dish can lose signal in heavy rain or strong wind. With IPTV there is no dish at all, so as long as your broadband is working, so is your TV.
Moving or renting
Moving house or renting
With a dish or cable box, moving can mean taking things down and getting them fitted again, and renters may need to ask the landlord first. With IPTV there is nothing fitted to the house.
- Pack your deviceYour Firestick, box or Smart TV comes with you.
- Get onlineAny home broadband in the 26 counties works.
- Log in againYour login works straight away in your new home.
Being fair
When satellite or cable might still suit you
IPTV is not right for every home, and we would rather you knew that up front.
Satellite or cable may suit you if
- Your home has no broadband
- Your line is slower than about 15 Mbps
- You are happy with your current package and contract
IPTV Telly suits you if
- You have home broadband of about 15 Mbps or more
- You want no dish, no box and no contract
- You want Irish, UK and international TV in one plan
Not sure about your line? Check our broadband speed guide
How to switch
How to switch, with no risk
Keep your broadband, try us first, and only then cancel the TV part of your old package.
Keep your broadband
IPTV needs it. Do not cancel your internet.
Try IPTV Telly free
24 hours on your own telly and broadband, with no card.
Cancel only the TV part
Once you are happy, drop the TV package. Keep the broadband.
Compare for yourself, free for 24 hours
The fairest test is your own telly. Try the full service on your broadband before you change anything. No card needed.
FAQ
IPTV vs satellite TV: your questions
What people ask us most when they are thinking of switching.
What is the main difference between IPTV and satellite TV?
IPTV comes over your home broadband to a device you already own. Satellite TV comes through a dish fitted to your home, usually with the provider's box.
Do I need a dish for IPTV?
No. There is no dish and no cable box. You only need home broadband and a supported device.
Is there a contract with IPTV Telly?
No. There is no contract and no auto-renewal on any plan, from €5.83 a month.
Will bad weather affect IPTV?
There is no dish to be knocked out of line by wind or rain. As long as your broadband is working, so is your TV.
Is IPTV picture quality as good as satellite?
Channels stream in 4K, FHD or HD depending on the channel, with 50fps on sport for smooth motion.
Can I keep my broadband when I switch?
Yes, and you must. IPTV needs your broadband. Only cancel the TV part of your old package.
Can I use my current telly?
Yes. Use a Smart TV, or plug a Firestick or box into any telly with an HDMI port.
Can I try it before I cancel my package?
Yes. Try IPTV Telly free for 24 hours, with no card, before you change anything.