The age of traditional cable TV is fading fast. With cord-cutting at an all-time high in 2026, millions of viewers are switching to IPTV as their primary source of entertainment. But is IPTV really better than cable?

We compare cost ($8-25/mo vs $75-200+/mo), channel selection (10K-18K+ vs 150-300), streaming quality, flexibility, VOD libraries, and more. The verdict: for most viewers with a stable 25+ Mbps internet connection, IPTV is the clear winner with dramatically lower cost, more content, and multi-device flexibility.

Cable TV’s main advantages – absolute reliability and official premium channel access – are becoming less significant as IPTV technology continues to improve.