TV comparison: iWay vs Sunrise
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
Sunrise UP TV M
| Criterion | iWay | Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 6 | ahead in 4 of 6 |
| Internet | not required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 275 | 280 |
| Replay | – | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | No | 2'000 h of recordings |
| Retention | – | Kept for 1 year |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 7.90 |
| Free trial | 30 days | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 17.08 | CHF 20.40 |
| Monthly price | CHF 15.00 | CHF 20.40 |
| Year 1 | CHF 230.00 | CHF 244.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 180.00 | CHF 244.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | ahead in 1 of 2 |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 49 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 1.5 / 5 · 5'308 |
Verdict
iWay comes out ahead
- Overall score 81 to 76
- ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 79.60 cheaper over 24 months with iWay
Note: Sunrise is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Sunrise ahead 4:1
- Costs iWay ahead
- Terms Tie 1:1
- Satisfaction iWay 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
iWay CHF 410.00 Sunrise CHF 489.60iWay vs. Sunrise – monthly price comparison
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay (275 channels) costs CHF 15.00 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 17.08. Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise (280 channels) comes to CHF 20.40, on average CHF 20.40. On average, iWay is therefore CHF 3.32 per month cheaper than Sunrise.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. 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, iWay costs CHF 410.00 in total and Sunrise CHF 489.60. iWay is CHF 79.60 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay offers 275 channels and no replay. Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise has 280 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Sunrise is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. Sunrise: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With Sunrise: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. Sunrise
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, iWay is ahead. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
iWay stands out on price, flexibility, satisfaction. Sunrise stands out on channel choice. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 81 and Sunrise 76 out of 100 points.