Apollo Group TV vs. Cable TV: Costs, Features and Setup Compared

Cable TV has been the default for decades, but more households now watch live TV over the internet. Here’s an honest comparison of Apollo Group TV and a typical cable package, including where cable still has the edge.

At a glance

	Apollo Group TV	Typical cable package
Contract	None. Choose 1 to 12 months	Often 12 to 24 months
Equipment	Your own streaming device	Rented set-top box
Installation	Install the app yourself	Technician visit is common
Phones and tablets	Included	Depends on the provider
Movies and series on demand	Included	Often an add-on
Needs good internet	Yes	No

Cost

Cable bills usually combine a base package, premium add-ons, box rental and fees, and the price often rises after an introductory period. With Apollo Group TV you pay one price for the plan length you choose, and longer plans cost less per month. You can see current prices at the end of this article.

Contracts and flexibility

Many cable deals lock you in for one or two years, with early cancellation fees. Apollo Group TV plans run for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, so you choose how long to commit.

Equipment and installation

Cable usually means a rented box and sometimes a technician visit. Apollo Group TV runs on devices you may already own, such as a Fire TV Stick, an Android TV box or a Google TV, and you install the app yourself in about ten minutes using our setup guide.

Watching on more screens

Cable is built around the TV in your living room. With Apollo Group TV, the same subscription works on phones, tablets and other compatible devices, within the number of connections included with your subscription. See multi-device support.

Where cable still wins

• It doesn’t depend on your broadband. If your internet is slow or unreliable, cable will be steadier.
• It works on any TV without installing apps.

If your connection is under about 20 Mbps, read what internet speed you need for IPTV before switching.

How to switch without missing anything

1. Test your internet speed on the device you’ll watch on.
2. Check your device is supported, or ask us.
3. Pick a plan and follow the setup guide.
4. Keep cable for a few weeks if you can, and cancel once you’re happy.

Current plans