TV comparison: Sunrise vs TalkTalk

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Sunrise280 channels

Sunrise UP TV M

Ø per month over 24 months 20.40 CHF/mo 24-month term
  • No activation fee
TalkTalk230 channels
Ø per month over 24 months 74.08 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 69.95 · 24-month term incl. activation CHF 99.00
4.0 Google
1'207 reviews
CriterionSunriseTalkTalk
Planahead in 3 of 7ahead in 1 of 7
InternetInternet plan requiredInternet plan required
Channels280230
Replay7 days7 days
Devices at once55
Cloud recordings2'000 h of recordings1'000 h of recordings
RetentionKept for 1 yearNo expiry
Ad-free replay+CHF 7.90No
Free trial––
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 20.40CHF 74.08
Monthly priceCHF 20.40CHF 69.95
Year 1CHF 244.80CHF 938.40
Year 2CHF 244.80CHF 839.40
Termsahead in 1 of 2
Minimum term24-month term24-month term
ActivationCHF 0.00CHF 99.00
PromoNo promo priceNo promo price
Satisfactionahead in 1 of 1
Satisfaction (0–100)4970
Google–4.0 / 5 · 1'207
Trustpilot1.5 / 5 · 5'3081.4 / 5 · 719

Verdict

Sunrise comes out ahead

  • Overall score 76 to 62
  • ahead in 3 of 4 areas
  • CHF 1'288.20 cheaper over 24 months with Sunrise

Note: Sunrise is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.

Note: TalkTalk is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.

  • Plan Sunrise ahead 3:1
  • Costs Sunrise ahead
  • Terms Sunrise ahead 1:0
  • Satisfaction TalkTalk 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

Sunrise CHF 489.60
TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80

Sunrise vs. TalkTalk – monthly price comparison

Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise (280 channels) costs CHF 20.40 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 20.40. TalkTalk Surf 100 + TV from TalkTalk (230 channels) comes to CHF 69.95, on average CHF 74.08. On average, Sunrise is therefore CHF 53.68 per month cheaper than TalkTalk.

Costs over the full minimum term

Sunrise: 24-month term, total cost CHF 489.60. 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, Sunrise costs CHF 489.60 in total and TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80. Sunrise is CHF 1'288.20 cheaper over this period.

Channels, replay and recordings

Sunrise UP TV M from Sunrise offers 280 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. TalkTalk Surf 100 + TV from TalkTalk has 230 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Sunrise is only available with an internet plan. TalkTalk is only available with an internet plan.

Contract term and flexibility

Sunrise: 24-month term. TalkTalk: 24-month term.

One-off fees

With Sunrise: no activation fee. With TalkTalk: activation CHF 99.00.

Customer satisfaction: Sunrise vs. TalkTalk

In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, TalkTalk is ahead. TalkTalk is rated 4.0 out of 5 on Google.

Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?

Sunrise stands out on price, channel choice. TalkTalk stands out on satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Sunrise reaches 76 and TalkTalk 62 out of 100 points.