TV comparison: iWay vs Swisscom
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | iWay | Swisscom |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 1 of 6 | ahead in 4 of 6 |
| Internet | not required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 275 | 290 |
| Replay | – | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | No | 250 h of recordings |
| Retention | – | Kept for 2 years |
| Ad-free replay | No | +CHF 8.90 |
| Free trial | 30 days | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 17.08 | CHF 29.06 |
| Monthly price | CHF 15.00 | CHF 24.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 230.00 | CHF 398.70 |
| Year 2 | CHF 180.00 | CHF 298.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 99.90 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 51 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 |
Verdict
iWay comes out ahead
- Overall score 81 to 70
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 287.50 cheaper over 24 months with iWay
Note: Swisscom is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Swisscom ahead 4:1
- Costs iWay ahead
- Terms iWay ahead 2:0
- 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 Swisscom CHF 697.50iWay vs. Swisscom – 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. blue TV M from Swisscom (290 channels) comes to CHF 24.90, on average CHF 29.06. On average, iWay is therefore CHF 11.98 per month cheaper than Swisscom.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. 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, iWay costs CHF 410.00 in total and Swisscom CHF 697.50. iWay is CHF 287.50 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay offers 275 channels and no replay. blue TV M from Swisscom has 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. Swisscom
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. Swisscom stands out on channel choice. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 81 and Swisscom 70 out of 100 points.