TV comparison: iWay vs TalkTalk
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | iWay | TalkTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | not required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 275 | 230 |
| Replay | – | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | No | 1'000 h of recordings |
| Retention | – | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | No | No |
| Free trial | 30 days | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 17.08 | CHF 74.08 |
| Monthly price | CHF 15.00 | CHF 69.95 |
| Year 1 | CHF 230.00 | CHF 938.40 |
| Year 2 | CHF 180.00 | CHF 839.40 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 99.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 70 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | 4.0 / 5 · 1'207 | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 1.4 / 5 · 719 |
Verdict
iWay comes out ahead
- Overall score 81 to 62
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 1'367.80 cheaper over 24 months with iWay
Note: TalkTalk is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Tie 2:2
- 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 TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80iWay vs. TalkTalk – 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. TalkTalk Surf 100 + TV from TalkTalk (230 channels) comes to CHF 69.95, on average CHF 74.08. On average, iWay is therefore CHF 57.00 per month cheaper than TalkTalk.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. TalkTalk: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'777.80. 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 TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80. iWay is CHF 1'367.80 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay offers 275 channels and no replay. TalkTalk Surf 100 + TV from TalkTalk has 230 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. TalkTalk is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. TalkTalk: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With TalkTalk: activation CHF 99.00.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. TalkTalk
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, iWay is ahead. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google. TalkTalk is rated 4.0 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
iWay stands out on price, channel choice, flexibility, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 81 and TalkTalk 62 out of 100 points.