A typical cable package with sports costs $90–140 a month. IPTV starts at a fraction of that. Here is the honest cost comparison, including the trade-offs.
What cable really costs
Cable and satellite bundles with sports rarely leave the checkout under $90 a month once equipment, regional sports fees and broadcast fees are added. Over a year, that is comfortably over $1,000.
What IPTV costs
IPTV plans are usually billed as one-time payments rather than monthly contracts. Entry plans start around $25 for a three-month single connection, and longer terms bring the effective monthly cost down sharply. There is no installation and no rented box.
- No installation fee
- No rented set-top box
- No regional sports surcharge
- Works on hardware you already own
The trade-offs
IPTV depends on your internet connection, so a stable broadband line matters. Cable can keep working when broadband drops. For most cord-cutters, the savings outweigh that risk.