The cost difference
A standard cable TV subscription in the UK costs between £40–£100 per month depending on the package. An IPTV subscription typically costs a fraction of that — often under £10/month equivalent — with access to a significantly larger channel selection and a full VOD library included.
Content: quantity and variety
Cable packages are curated and region-locked. IPTV gives access to 34,000+ live channels across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia — plus 195,000+ movies and series. Sports, news, entertainment, and international content are all included in a single plan.
Flexibility
Cable TV requires a set-top box, a contract, and an engineer visit. IPTV works on devices you already own — your phone, TV, laptop, or Fire Stick. No engineer, no contract, and no minimum term.
Where cable still wins
Cable TV is generally more stable for very low broadband speeds (below 10 Mbps). It also does not require any setup knowledge. For elderly users or those without a reliable internet connection, cable may still be the simpler option.
The verdict
For anyone with a stable broadband connection (25 Mbps or above), IPTV offers significantly better value — more content, more flexibility, and lower cost. OneTVPrime's one-time payment model removes the recurring monthly commitment entirely.
Check our pricing page to see what is included in each plan.