TV comparison: Swisscom vs TeleKing
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Swisscom | TeleKing |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 3 of 7 | ahead in 2 of 7 |
| Internet | Internet plan required | Internet plan required |
| Channels | 290 | 220 |
| Replay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Devices at once | 5 | 1 |
| Cloud recordings | 250 h of recordings | 500 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 19.00 |
| Monthly price | CHF 24.90 | CHF 19.00 |
| Year 1 | CHF 398.70 | CHF 228.00 |
| Year 2 | CHF 298.80 | CHF 228.00 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 24-month term | 12-month term |
| Activation | CHF 99.90 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 51 | 93 |
| – | 4.8 / 5 · 188 | |
| Trustpilot | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 | 4.3 / 5 · 43 |
Verdict
TeleKing comes out ahead
- Overall score 91 to 70
- ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 241.50 cheaper over 24 months with TeleKing
Note: Swisscom is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
Note: TeleKing is only available with an internet plan – its cost is not included here.
- Plan Swisscom ahead 3:2
- Costs TeleKing ahead
- Terms TeleKing ahead 2:0
- Satisfaction TeleKing 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 TeleKing CHF 456.00Swisscom vs. TeleKing – 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. KingTV Gold from TeleKing (220 channels) comes to CHF 19.00, on average CHF 19.00. On average, TeleKing is therefore CHF 10.06 per month cheaper than Swisscom.
Costs over the full minimum term
Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. 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, Swisscom costs CHF 697.50 in total and TeleKing CHF 456.00. TeleKing is CHF 241.50 cheaper over this period.
Channels, replay and recordings
blue TV M from Swisscom offers 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. KingTV Gold from TeleKing has 220 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan. TeleKing is only available with an internet plan.
Contract term and flexibility
Swisscom: 24-month term. TeleKing: 12-month term.
One-off fees
With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90. With TeleKing: no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Swisscom vs. TeleKing
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, TeleKing is ahead. TeleKing is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Swisscom stands out on channel choice. TeleKing stands out on price, flexibility, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Swisscom reaches 70 and TeleKing 91 out of 100 points.