TV comparison: Init7 vs Swisscom
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Init7 | Swisscom |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 378 | 290 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 250 h of recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | Kept for 2 years |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 8.90 |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 29.06 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 24.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 398.70 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 298.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 99.90 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 51 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 |
Verdict
Init7 comes out ahead
- Overall score 90 to 70
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 398.50 cheaper over 24 months with Init7
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
Note: Swisscom is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Swisscom ahead 2:1
- Costs Init7 ahead
- Terms Init7 ahead 2:0
- 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 Swisscom CHF 697.50Init7 vs. Swisscom – 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. blue TV M from Swisscom (290 channels) comes to CHF 24.90, on average CHF 29.06. On average, Init7 is therefore CHF 16.60 per month cheaper than Swisscom.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. 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 Swisscom CHF 697.50. Init7 is CHF 398.50 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. blue TV M from Swisscom has 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Init7 is only available with an internet plan. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Swisscom
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 Swisscom 70 out of 100 points.