Updated October 2026 · Sonixa IPTV support team · a year of cable versus a year of Sonixa IPTV
The short answer
A household paying for cable, a sports add-on and a few streaming apps typically spends $1,500 or more a year. The Sonixa IPTV year plan is $80 for 13 months. You give up a set-top box and a contract, and you need a decent internet connection in return.
The yearly numbers
These are typical US prices in 2026; your own bills will differ, so put your figures in the left column.
| Item | Typical monthly cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Cable or satellite package | $90 | $1,080 |
| Sports add-on or league pass | $15 | $180 |
| Three film and series apps | $40 | $480 |
| Box rental and fees | $10 | $120 |
| Total | $155 | $1,860 |
| Sonixa IPTV, 1 year plan | about $6.15 | $80 (13 months) |
Even if you keep one streaming app for its own originals, the difference is well over a thousand dollars a year.
What you gain
- Channels from 60+ countries in one list — useful for families who watch in two languages.
- Sport and PPV inside the plan instead of separate passes.
- No contract and no box. The app runs on the TV or stick you already own.
- Every screen in the house, plus your phone when you travel.
What you give up
- Independence from your internet. If the broadband goes down, so does the TV. Cable keeps working.
- A single remote experience. You use a player app rather than the cable company’s menu — most people adapt in a day.
- A provider-installed setup. You install the app yourself, with our tutorial and WhatsApp help.
Switching without a gap
- Ask for the Sonixa IPTV free trial while cable is still active.
- Check your fifteen most-watched channels and one live match in the evening.
- If it passes, order a plan and note your cable contract’s end date.
- Return the box only after a full week on Sonixa IPTV.
Frequently asked questions
In most cases by a wide margin: $80 for a 13-month year plan, compared with typical cable bills of $80 to $150 a month.
You need broadband of about 15 Mbps per FHD screen or 25 Mbps for 4K. Fibre, cable or a strong 5G home connection all work.
The US, UK and Canadian groups include the national networks and many local stations; ask us before ordering if one local channel matters to you.
That is between you and your cable company. Many people run the Sonixa IPTV trial and first month alongside cable, then cancel at the contract end date.
Next steps
Compare the five lengths on the Sonixa IPTV price page, or read the Sonixa IPTV review for the strengths and limits in one place.