Comparison
IPTV vs cable and satellite in Israel
Where IPTV wins, where traditional TV wins, and who each one is for.
The short answer
IPTV suits you if you already have fibre or good cable internet and want several screens, the phone and travel, with no box and no contract: the yearly plan is $79.99. Cable or satellite suits you if your internet is unreliable or you prefer not to use apps.
Side by side
The full comparison
| IPTV Israel | Cable or satellite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.67 a month on the yearly plan | Monthly bill, often with increases |
| Installation | An app, done yourself in minutes | Technician and a decoder |
| Screens | 1 to 5, on any device | One decoder per TV |
| Outside the home | Phone, laptop, abroad | Mostly at the address |
| Contract | None, no automatic renewal | Commitment periods |
| On demand | 180,000+ films and series | Depends on the package |
| If the internet drops | No picture | Keeps working |
| Trial | 24 hours free | Rarely |
IPTV
Choose IPTV if…
- You have stable fibre or cable internet.
- You watch on the phone or laptop too.
- You dislike contracts and cancellations.
- Family members live abroad.
Traditional TV
Keep cable or satellite if…
- Your internet drops often.
- You prefer not to install apps.
- You only watch one TV, always at home.
- A bundle makes it very cheap for you.
Leaning towards IPTV? Read how to choose an IPTV and see the plans.
Questions
Questions about IPTV and cable
Can IPTV replace cable or satellite in Israel?
For most homes, yes: the main channels, news, sports and a large on-demand library. You only need stable internet.
What happens if the internet goes down?
No internet, no IPTV, as with any streaming service. If outages are common where you live, free-to-air digital TV (Idan+) is a useful backup for the main channels.
Is the picture as good as cable?
In HD it is as good as digital cable, and some content is in 4K.
Can I keep both?
Of course. Many people use IPTV in the bedrooms and on phones while keeping their existing service on the main TV during the trial period.
Compare it yourself
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