If you’re paying £60, £70, or even £80+ per month for your television package in the UK, you’re not alone. Millions of British households are locked into expensive satellite and cable contracts that keep getting more expensive every year.
But in 2026, there’s a better way. Thousands of UK families have already dramatically cut their TV bills while actually getting more content. Here’s how.
How Much Are UK Households Spending on TV?
The average UK household spends a staggering amount on entertainment each month:
– Satellite/cable TV package: £60–£85/month
– Additional sports add-on: £20–£35/month
– Streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon): £25–£40/month
– PPV events: £20–£30 per event
That adds up to £100–£160 per month, or £1,200–£1,920 per year just to watch television. And most of those channels? You probably never watch them.
Why Traditional TV Packages Are Overpriced
The traditional TV model has several problems:
Long contracts — Most providers lock you in for 12–24 months. Want to leave early? You’ll pay hefty exit fees.
Bundled channels you don’t want — You pay for hundreds of channels but watch maybe 20. The rest is padding.
Sports as expensive add-ons — Want to watch football? That’s an extra £20–£35/month on top of your base package.
Rising prices — UK TV providers increase prices mid-contract. Your £60/month deal quietly becomes £75/month.
Equipment costs — Satellite dishes, set-top boxes, multi-room charges, engineer installation fees — it all adds up.
The IPTV Alternative: Same Content, 90% Less
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers live TV channels, sports, movies, and series through your internet connection. No dish, no cable, no engineer visit.
Here’s how the costs compare:
Traditional cable/satellite: £780–£1,020 per year (base package with sports)
IPTV subscription: £49.99 per year (12-month plan)
Annual savings: £730–£970
That’s potentially saving nearly £1,000 every year while getting access to more channels (20,000+ vs 200–500) and a massive on-demand library of 80,000+ movies and series.
For a detailed feature-by-feature breakdown, see our full IPTV vs Cable TV comparison.
What Do You Get With an IPTV Subscription?
A typical IPTV subscription like IPTV UK includes:
20,000+ live channels — all major UK channels, plus entertainment, news, kids, and international channels from 120+ countries.
Full sports coverage — Premier League, Champions League, F1, Six Nations, cricket, UFC, boxing PPV — all included, no add-ons.
80,000+ on-demand titles — movies and TV series, updated weekly. Many people find they can cancel Netflix and Amazon Prime entirely.
Works on your existing devices — Firestick, Smart TV, phone, tablet, laptop. No new equipment needed.
No contracts — pay monthly (£12.99), quarterly (£24.99), or annually (£49.99). Cancel anytime, no exit fees.
How to Make the Switch
Switching is simpler than you might think:
Step 1: Don’t cancel your current TV package yet — test IPTV first with a free 30-minute trial.
Step 2: If you’re happy with the quality and channels, choose an IPTV plan.
Step 3: Set up the IPTV app on your device — our installation guide covers every app and device in simple steps.
Step 4: Once you’re confident, call your current provider and cancel. Make sure you check your contract end date to avoid exit fees.
Step 5: Enjoy your new TV experience — more content, better quality, and hundreds of pounds back in your pocket every year.
Is It Really That Simple?
Yes. The setup takes under 5 minutes, credentials are delivered within minutes, and support is available 24/7 on WhatsApp if you need help. Over 3,000 UK households have already made the switch — read their experiences on our reviews page.
The only question is: how much longer do you want to overpay for TV?