Kemo IPTV vs Sky & Virgin Media: What a Year Really Costs
If you've ever opened a TV renewal letter and winced, this guide is for you. We've put a typical year of satellite or cable TV next to a year of Kemo IPTV, line by line, so you can see where the money actually goes — and what you do and don't get for it.
Short answer: a UK household paying for a satellite or cable bundle with sport and films commonly spends somewhere between £500 and £1,200 a year once box fees, add-ons and price rises are counted. A 12-month Kemo IPTV package is $69 for one screen, with every channel and the full 220,000+-title on-demand library included. The trade-off is that Kemo IPTV depends entirely on your broadband, and it isn't an official broadcaster package.
Why traditional TV bills creep up
Satellite and cable bundles are rarely expensive on day one. The introductory price is usually attractive; the cost builds up over time in a few predictable ways:
- Add-on packs. The base package covers entertainment. Sport, films, kids and HD are often separate packs, each with its own monthly charge.
- Contract terms. Many deals lock you in for 18 or 24 months, so cancelling early can mean paying out the rest of the term.
- Annual price rises. Most UK TV and broadband providers apply a price rise each spring, frequently linked to inflation plus a few percent.
- Extra boxes and multiroom. Watching in a second room usually means a second box and another monthly fee.
- The end of the deal. When the promotional period finishes, the price often jumps to the standard rate unless you ring up and haggle.
None of this is hidden — it's in the small print — but it adds up.
A typical year of satellite or cable TV
Every household is different and providers change their offers constantly, so treat the following as an illustrative example rather than a quote. It's based on the kind of bundle many families end up with after a couple of renewals.
| Item | Typical monthly cost | Over 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment base package | £25–£35 | £300–£420 |
| Sport add-on | £20–£35 | £240–£420 |
| Films / box sets add-on | £10–£15 | £120–£180 |
| Multiroom / extra box | £5–£15 | £60–£180 |
| HD or 4K upgrade | £5–£8 | £60–£96 |
| Typical total | £45–£100+ | £540–£1,200+ |
Some households pay less because they only take the basics; some pay a lot more because they add premium sport channels or several rooms. Either way, you're likely paying broadband on top.
A year of Kemo IPTV
Kemo IPTV has one simple structure: you choose a length and the number of screens, and everything is included.
| Package (1 screen) | Price | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $13 | $13 |
| 12 months | $69 | about $5.75 |
Prices are in US dollars, so your bank converts them to pounds at the day's rate. If you want the TV in the lounge and a Firestick in the bedroom playing at the same time, choose two screens — the full table is on the Kemo IPTV plans page.
What's included at that price:
- 34,000+ live channels, including UK entertainment, sport, news, kids and documentaries
- 220,000+ films and series on demand
- 4K / FHD / HD streams, depending on the channel
- A TV guide (EPG) and catch-up on supported channels
- Support on WhatsApp, Telegram and email, 24/7
- A 7-day refund promise
There's no dish, no engineer and no box rental. You use a device you probably already own — a Firestick, a Smart TV, an Android box, a phone or a laptop.
The real difference over 12 months
Put the two side by side and the gap is hard to ignore. Taking the middle of the satellite range — say £70 a month, or £840 a year — against a $69 yearly Kemo IPTV package, the difference is several hundred pounds a year even after currency conversion. Over a two-year contract period, that difference roughly doubles.
But cost isn't everything, so it's worth being honest about the other side of the ledger.
What you give up by switching
Official broadcaster support. With a satellite or cable provider you're buying a licensed product from the company that holds the rights. Kemo IPTV is not an official broadcaster package, and channel line-ups can change.
Independence from your broadband. A satellite dish keeps working when your internet goes down. IPTV doesn't. If your broadband is slow or unstable, you'll notice it on screen — particularly during live football. Our guide to broadband speed for 4K IPTV explains what you need.
Recording on a box. Satellite boxes have built-in recording. With IPTV, recording depends on your app: TiviMate Premium can record to storage on Android devices, for example, and many channels offer catch-up instead.
A TV licence still applies. Switching to IPTV doesn't change the UK rules: if you watch live TV on any channel, on any device, you need a TV licence.
What you gain
No contract. You pay for the length you choose. If you go abroad for three months or want to pause over the summer, you simply don't renew.
Every screen in the house. One account works on the lounge TV, the kids' tablet and your phone. Choose the number of screens that will play at the same time, up to 5.
A much bigger international list. If anyone at home wants channels from another country, they're already in the line-up rather than a separate pack.
Films and series included. The on-demand library is part of the same subscription — no extra film pack.
Who should switch — and who shouldn't
Kemo IPTV tends to suit you if:
- you have reliable broadband of at least 25 Mbps (or full fibre),
- you mostly watch on a Smart TV, Firestick or Android box,
- you're happy to spend ten minutes on setup, and
- you value flexibility and a lower bill over an official broadcaster contract.
It's probably not for you if your broadband regularly drops out, if you rely heavily on a set-top box's built-in recorder, or if you specifically want an officially licensed package for a particular competition.
How to test before you cancel anything
Don't cancel your current TV first. Instead:
- Request the 24-hour free trial.
- Set it up on the TV you use most — the Firestick guide is the quickest route for most people.
- Watch a live sport channel during a busy evening, a film from the library, and your everyday channels.
- Check the TV guide shows the right times.
- If you're happy, check your current contract's end date and notice period before cancelling, so you don't pay early-exit fees.
Making the switch smoothly
When your old contract is close to ending, order your Kemo IPTV package a few days early so there's no gap. Keep the old box until you're sure everything works — most providers give you a set period to return equipment. And if you're keeping the same broadband provider, nothing changes there at all.
If you'd like a second opinion on whether IPTV will work on your line, send us your speed-test result on WhatsApp — we'll tell you honestly.
The bottom line
For many UK households, the biggest saving on the monthly bills isn't energy or insurance — it's TV. A satellite or cable bundle commonly costs hundreds of pounds more per year than a $69 Kemo IPTV package, though you trade an official broadcaster contract for flexibility and a much lower price. Try it free, test it on a busy evening, and decide with real experience rather than a sales pitch.
The satellite and cable figures above are typical UK ranges at the time of writing and vary by provider, package and promotion. Always check your own bill and contract.
About the author
Kemo IPTV Support Team. The people who answer Kemo IPTV's WhatsApp and Telegram support every day, writing up the questions customers around the world ask most.