TV comparison: Swisscom vs Yallo

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Swisscom290 channels
Ø per month over 24 months 29.06 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 24.90 · 24-month term incl. activation CHF 99.90
Yallo300 channels

yallo TV

Ø per month over 24 months 12.90 CHF/mo 1-month term
  • No activation fee
CriterionSwisscomYallo
Planahead in 2 of 6
InternetInternet plan requirednot required
Channels290300
Replay7 days7 days
Devices at once55
Cloud recordings250 h of recordings1'000 recordings
RetentionKept for 2 yearsNo expiry
Ad-free replay+CHF 8.90+CHF 7.95
Free trial––
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 29.06CHF 12.90
Monthly priceCHF 24.90CHF 12.90
Year 1CHF 398.70CHF 154.80
Year 2CHF 298.80CHF 154.80
Termsahead in 2 of 2
Minimum term24-month term1-month term
ActivationCHF 99.90CHF 0.00
PromoNo promo priceNo promo price
Satisfactionahead in 1 of 1
Satisfaction (0–100)5146
Google–1.5 / 5 · 384
Trustpilot1.6 / 5 · 2'3921.2 / 5 · 3'286

Verdict

Yallo comes out ahead

  • Overall score 78 to 70
  • ahead in 3 of 4 areas
  • CHF 387.90 cheaper over 24 months with Yallo

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

  • Plan Yallo ahead 2:0
  • Costs Yallo ahead
  • Terms Yallo ahead 2:0
  • Satisfaction Swisscom 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
Yallo CHF 309.60

Swisscom vs. Yallo – 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. yallo TV from Yallo (300 channels) comes to CHF 12.90, on average CHF 12.90. On average, Yallo is therefore CHF 16.16 per month cheaper than Swisscom.

Costs over the full minimum term

Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 697.50. Yallo: 1-month term, total cost CHF 154.80. 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 Yallo CHF 309.60. Yallo is CHF 387.90 cheaper over this period.

Channels, replay and recordings

blue TV M from Swisscom offers 290 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. yallo TV from Yallo has 300 channels and 7 days of replay, plus cloud recordings. Swisscom is only available with an internet plan.

Contract term and flexibility

Swisscom: 24-month term. Yallo: 1-month term.

One-off fees

With Swisscom: activation CHF 99.90. With Yallo: no activation fee.

Customer satisfaction: Swisscom vs. Yallo

In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Swisscom is ahead.

Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?

Swisscom stands out on satisfaction. Yallo stands out on price, channel choice, flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Swisscom reaches 70 and Yallo 78 out of 100 points.