IPTV vs Cable TV: Why 68% of Cord-Cutters Never Look Back
By Editorial Team · Published 2026-02-08 · Last updated 2026-06-15 · 7 min
TL;DR
A side-by-side breakdown of cost, quality, and flexibility between IPTV and traditional cable.Cost gap
Cable subscriptions average $110/month in the US. Premium IPTV runs $7-15/month for the same channel volume and better resolution.
Resolution and speed
Most cable is still 1080i. Premium IPTV delivers native 4K and increasingly 8K on flagship channels.
Portability
IPTV goes wherever your internet does — hotel rooms, second homes, phones. Cable stays in the wall.
Key takeaways
- IPTV costs 10x less than average US cable
- IPTV resolution beats cable across the board
- IPTV travels with you; cable does not
