How IPTV Eliminates Equipment Rental Fees & Cable Charges
Look at your last cable bill. Half of it isn't channels — it's box rentals, DVR fees, HD surcharges and "broadcast TV" fees. StreamTV eliminates every single one. $11.88/month flat, no equipment, no surprises. Start free trial.
The hidden cable fees you're paying
Set-top box rental
$10-15/mo per TVCable companies charge for every box — 4 TVs = $60/month just for boxes you don't own
DVR fee
$15-25/moRecording functionality cost extra on every cable plan, even after buying the box
HD technology fee
$10/moYes — they charge extra for HD in 2025. Some still charge for 4K access on top
Broadcast TV fee
$20-25/moHidden surcharge for local channels you used to get free with an antenna
Regional sports fee
$10-15/moCharged whether you watch sports or not — added to every package automatically
Equipment activation
$50-99 one-timePlus installation, plus 'professional setup' fees — even for self-install
Real cable bill vs StreamTV
| Line item | Cable | StreamTV |
|---|---|---|
| Base TV package | $80/mo | $11.88/mo |
| Set-top box (4 TVs) | $50/mo | $0 |
| DVR rental | $20/mo | $0 (included) |
| HD/4K technology fee | $10/mo | $0 |
| Broadcast TV fee | $22/mo | $0 (locals included) |
| Regional sports fee | $13/mo | $0 (sports included) |
| Installation/activation | $99 one-time | $0 |
| Year 1 total | $2,439 | $180 |
| Annual savings | — | $2,259 |
What you get instead
Save $720+/year on fees alone
Average cable household pays $60+/month in equipment, DVR and bogus surcharges. StreamTV: $0
Use devices you already own
Firestick ($35), Apple TV, smart TV, phone, tablet — no rental, no contract, no return shipping
Cloud DVR included free
100+ hours storage at no extra cost — vs $15-25/month cable DVR plus $400 hardware
No early termination fees
Cancel anytime, no contracts, no equipment to return, no penalty charges
Real households, real savings
Family with 4 TVs
Stop renting 4 cable boxes. Buy 4 Firesticks once for $140 — save $720/year forever after.
Apartment renters
No installer visits, no wall drilling, no equipment to return when you move — just take your Firestick.
Snowbirds & travelers
Cable charges full price even when you're away. StreamTV travels with you on phone, tablet or pocket Firestick.
Cord-cutters
Replace cable + Netflix + Hulu + ESPN+ + HBO Max — one $11.88 plan covers all of it.
Cancel cable in 3 steps
- 1Subscribe to StreamTV at $11.88/month — instant WhatsApp activation, no contract.
- 2Plug in any Firestick, Apple TV or smart TV — load TiviMate or IPTV Smarters.
- 3Call cable company, return all rented boxes, save $200+/month immediately.
FAQ
Are there any hidden StreamTV fees?
No. $11.88/month is the total. No taxes added, no surcharges, no equipment fees, no setup costs. Ever.
Can I keep my cable internet without TV?
Yes — most providers will gladly keep you as an internet-only customer. Often the price even drops.
What hardware do I actually need?
Anything you already own works — smart TV, phone, tablet. Optional: a $35 Firestick or Onn box.
Stop renting. Start saving.
$11.88/month flat. Zero equipment fees. Cancel anytime. Save $2,000+/year.