TV comparison: iWay vs TeleKing
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | iWay | TeleKing |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 3 of 6 | ahead in 2 of 6 |
| Internet | not required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 275 | 220 |
| Replay | – | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 1 |
| Cloud recordings | No | 500 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 19.00 |
| Monthly price | CHF 15.00 | CHF 19.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 230.00 | CHF 228.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 180.00 | CHF 228.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 12-month term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | Tie | Tie |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 93 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | 4.8 / 5 · 188 | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 4.3 / 5 · 43 |
Verdict
TeleKing comes out ahead
- Overall score 91 to 81
- iWay ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 46.00 cheaper over 24 months with iWay
Note: TeleKing is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan iWay ahead 3:2
- Costs iWay ahead
- Terms TeleKing ahead 1:0
- Satisfaction Tie
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 TeleKing CHF 456.00iWay vs. TeleKing – 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. KingTV Gold from TeleKing (220 channels) comes to CHF 19.00, on average CHF 19.00. On average, iWay is therefore CHF 1.92 per month cheaper than TeleKing.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 230.00. 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, iWay costs CHF 410.00 in total and TeleKing CHF 456.00. iWay is CHF 46.00 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
TV Classic 2.0 from iWay offers 275 channels and no replay. KingTV Gold from TeleKing has 220 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. TeleKing is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. TeleKing: 12-month term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With TeleKing: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. TeleKing
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, both are close. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google. TeleKing is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
iWay stands out on price, channel choice. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 81 and TeleKing 91 out of 100 points.