TV comparison: Init7 vs Sunrise
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
Sunrise UP TV M
| Criterion | Init7 | Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 378 | 280 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 2'000 h of recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | Kept for 1 year |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 7.90 |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 20.40 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 20.40 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 244.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 244.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | ahead in 1 of 2 |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 49 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 1.5 / 5 · 5'308 |
Verdict
Init7 comes out ahead
- Overall score 90 to 76
- ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 190.60 cheaper over 24 months with Init7
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
Note: Sunrise is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Tie 2:2
- Costs Init7 ahead
- Terms Tie 1:1
- Satisfaction Init7 ahead 1:0
We count the criteria in which a plan is better. A tie counts for neither. For costs, the average price over 24 months decides.
Total 24 months
Init7 CHF 299.00 Sunrise CHF 489.60Init7 vs. Sunrise – monthly price comparison
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 (378 channels) costs CHF 9.25 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 12.46. Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise (280 channels) comes to CHF 20.40, on average CHF 20.40. On average, Init7 is therefore CHF 7.94 per month cheaper than Sunrise.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. Sunrise: 24-month term, total cost CHF 489.60. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, Init7 costs CHF 299.00 in total and Sunrise CHF 489.60. Init7 is CHF 190.60 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 offers 378 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise has 280 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Init7 is only available with an internet plan. Sunrise is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. Sunrise: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With Sunrise: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Sunrise
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Init7 is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on price, channel choice, flexibility, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and Sunrise 76 out of 100 points.