TV comparison: Init7 vs TeleKing
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Init7 | TeleKing |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | ahead in 1 of 6 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 378 | 220 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud recordings | 1'000 recordings | 500 h of recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | No | No |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 12.46 | CHF 19.00 |
| Monthly price | CHF 9.25 | CHF 19.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 188.00 | CHF 228.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 111.00 | CHF 228.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 12-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 | 93 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | 4.8 / 5 · 188 | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 4.3 / 5 · 43 |
Verdict
Both are practically level
- Overall score 90 to 91
- ahead equally often
- CHF 157.00 cheaper over 24 months with Init7
Note: Init7 is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
Note: TeleKing is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Init7 ahead 2:1
- Costs Init7 ahead
- Terms TeleKing ahead 1:0
- Satisfaction TeleKing 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 TeleKing CHF 456.00Init7 vs. TeleKing – 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. KingTV Gold from TeleKing (220 channels) comes to CHF 19.00, on average CHF 19.00. On average, Init7 is therefore CHF 6.54 per month cheaper than TeleKing.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 188.00. TeleKing: 12-month term, total cost CHF 228.00. 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 TeleKing CHF 456.00. Init7 is CHF 157.00 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. KingTV Gold from TeleKing has 220 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Init7 is only available with an internet plan. TeleKing is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. TeleKing: 12-month term.
One-off fees
With Init7: activation CHF 77.00. With TeleKing: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. TeleKing
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, TeleKing is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google. TeleKing is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on price, channel choice. TeleKing stands out on satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 90 and TeleKing 91 out of 100 points.