IPTV in Switzerland: how to choose a subscription
Compare duration, devices, screens and terms before choosing a plan.
Read article →Swisscom blue TV, Sunrise TV, Salt TV, cable or an independent IPTV provider like IPTV Suisse Play: Switzerland has plenty of ways to watch TV. Here are the real differences, so you can choose based on your budget and habits.
The main types of TV offer in Switzerland
- Operator TV (Swisscom blue TV, Sunrise TV, Salt TV…): sold with a broadband plan, often as a bundle, with a TV box.
- Cable TV: through your building's coax socket and a regional network.
- TV streaming (Zattoo, Teleboy…): an app, Swiss channels and often catch-up.
- Independent OTT IPTV (IPTV Suisse Play): an app, a fixed price, and you keep your internet provider.
At a glance
| Operator TV | Cable | IPTV Suisse Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tied to your broadband | Usually | Depends on network | No |
| Hardware | Operator's TV box | Socket + receiver | Your TV, stick or phone |
| Contract | Often 12 to 24 months | Varies | None |
| Price | Part of a bundle, often over CHF 20 / month for TV | Varies | From CHF 69.99 / year |
| Several screens | Depends on option | Depends on option | 2 to 4 from CHF 99.99 / year |
Operator prices change often: always check their official website.
When operator TV makes sense
If you want an all-in-one bundle with a single bill, a supplied box and features like cloud recording, your operator's offer remains a comfortable option.
When IPTV Suisse Play makes sense
- You want to pay less for TV, with no forced bundle.
- You want no contract: pay for 1, 3 or 12 months.
- You want to watch on all your devices: smart TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, phone, PC.
- You want to keep your internet provider, or switch freely.
Our advice
Start with the 1-month plan at CHF 14.99 to check everything works on your setup, then move to the yearly plan for the best price. For families, the multi-screen bundles cost far less than several separate plans.
Which plan to choose?
1 month – CHF 14.99
To discover the service or for a short-term need, with no commitment. See the 1-month plan.
3 months – CHF 34.99
A quarter at CHF 11.66 a month, a 22% saving. See the 3-month plan.
12 months – CHF 69.99
The best-value plan: CHF 5.83 a month for the whole year. See the 12-month plan.
Several screens
To watch on 2, 3 or 4 screens at once, multi-screen bundles start at CHF 99.99 a year.
Try before you choose
Not sure yet? Request the free 24-hour trial on WhatsApp.
Can I keep Swisscom or Sunrise for internet and use IPTV Suisse Play for TV?
Yes. IPTV Suisse Play works with any internet provider in Switzerland: Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt, Init7, Quickline or a local fibre network.
Is IPTV as stable as operator TV?
With at least 10 Mbit/s and a device on Ethernet or 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the picture is stable in HD and 4K.
Can I cancel operator TV and keep internet?
Usually yes, but it depends on your contract. Check the remaining commitment period with your operator.
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