TV comparison: Swisscom vs TalkTalk
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Swisscom | TalkTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 7 | ahead in 2 of 7 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 290 | 230 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 5 |
| Cloud recordings | 250 h of recordings | 1'000 h of recordings |
| Retention | Kept for 2 years | No expiry |
| Ad-free replay | +CHF 8.90 | No |
| Free trial | – | – |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 29.06 | CHF 74.08 |
| Monthly price | CHF 24.90 | CHF 69.95 |
| Year 1 | CHF 398.70 | CHF 938.40 |
| Year 2 | CHF 298.80 | CHF 839.40 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 24-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 99.90 | CHF 99.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 51 | 70 |
| – | 4.0 / 5 · 1'207 | |
| Trustpilot | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 | 1.4 / 5 · 719 |
Verdict
Swisscom comes out ahead
- Overall score 70 to 62
- TalkTalk ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 1'080.30 cheaper over 24 months with Swisscom
Note: Swisscom 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 Tie 2:2
- Costs Swisscom ahead
- Terms TalkTalk 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
Swisscom CHF 697.50 TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80Swisscom vs. TalkTalk – monthly price comparison
blue TV M from Swisscom (290 channels) costs CHF 24.90 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 29.06. TalkTalk Surf 100 + TV from TalkTalk (230 channels) comes to CHF 69.95, on average CHF 74.08. On average, Swisscom is therefore CHF 45.02 per month cheaper than TalkTalk.
Costs over the full minimum term
Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. 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, Swisscom costs CHF 697.50 in total and TalkTalk CHF 1'777.80. Swisscom is CHF 1'080.30 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
blue TV M from Swisscom offers 290 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. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan. TalkTalk is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Swisscom: 24-month term. TalkTalk: 24-month term.
One-off fees
With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90. With TalkTalk: activation CHF 99.00.
Customer satisfaction: Swisscom 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?
Swisscom stands out on price, channel choice. TalkTalk stands out on satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Swisscom reaches 70 and TalkTalk 62 out of 100 points.