TV comparison: Init7 vs Teleboy
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
Teleboy TV
| Criterion | Init7 | Teleboy |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 6 | ahead in 4 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | not required |
| Channels | 378 | 310 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 2'400 h of recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 8.00 |
| Free trial | – | 30 days |
| Costs | Tie | Tie |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 11.90 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 11.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 142.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 142.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | No minimum 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 | 99 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | 4.7 / 5 · 1'276 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 4.6 / 5 · 729 |
Verdict
Teleboy comes out ahead
- Overall score 98 to 90
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- practically the same price over 24 months
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Teleboy ahead 4:1
- Costs Tie
- Terms Teleboy ahead 2:0
- Satisfaction Teleboy 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 Teleboy CHF 285.60Init7 vs. Teleboy – 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. Teleboy TV from Teleboy (310 channels) comes to CHF 11.90, on average CHF 11.90.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. Teleboy: No minimum term, total cost CHF 142.80. 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 Teleboy CHF 285.60. Over this period both are practically level.
Channels, replay and recordings
Zattoo Premium by Init7 from Init7 offers 378 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Teleboy TV from Teleboy has 310 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Init7 is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. Teleboy: No minimum term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With Teleboy: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Teleboy
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Teleboy is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google. Teleboy is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on channel choice. Teleboy stands out on flexibility, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and Teleboy 98 out of 100 points.