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    IPTV vs Cox Cable: Arizona & Southwest Comparison 2026

    Apr 10, 2025 5 min read StreamTV Team
    Side-by-side comparison of Cox cable receiver vs IPTV box
    Cox at $130/mo vs IPTV at $11.88 — same channels, 90% less money, no contract.

    Cox Contour TV bills in Phoenix, Tucson, and Vegas have hit $150-189/month after fees. Keep Cox internet, cancel Contour TV, and switch to StreamTV — 24,000+ channels including D-backs, Suns, and Cardinals for just $11.88/mo.

    Best for these Cox markets

    Phoenix & Scottsdale

    Drop Cox Contour TV — keep Cox internet only, save $80/mo

    Tucson

    Get D-backs, Suns, Cardinals games + 24,000 channels for $11.88

    Las Vegas & Henderson

    Vegas Golden Knights, Raiders, NFL Sunday Ticket included

    San Diego & Orange County

    Padres, Chargers, Lakers — every local + national feed

    StreamTV vs Cox Contour TV

    FeatureStreamTVCox Contour
    Channels24,000+ live + 60,000 VODCox Contour: ~250 channels
    Local AZ stations (KPHO, KNXV, KPNX)Yes — all includedYes (basic tier only)
    D-backs, Suns, CardinalsBally Sports AZ + national feedsBally Sports add-on $20/mo
    NFL Sunday TicketIncluded$449/season extra
    Equipment fees$0 — use your own Firestick$15/mo per box (3 boxes = $45)
    Monthly bill$11.88 flat$110-160 + fees + taxes
    ContractNone — cancel anytime12-24 month agreement

    The real Cox bill (with all fees)

    Cox Contour TV Preferred$99/mo
    + DVR & 3 boxes+ $45/mo
    + Sports tier (Bally)+ $20/mo
    + Broadcast TV fee+ $14/mo
    + Regional sports fee+ $11.88/mo
    Cox real total$189/mo
    StreamTV total$11.88/mo

    Switch in 5 minutes — keep your Cox internet

    1. 1Call Cox and downgrade to internet-only (keep your same modem)
    2. 2Order StreamTV — credentials in 60 seconds for $11.88
    3. 3Buy a Firestick 4K Max ($49 one-time) — replace ALL Cox boxes
    4. 4Install IPTV Smarters Pro on every TV in the house
    5. 5Cancel Contour TV — save $174/month, $2,088/year

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I keep Cox internet but cancel Cox cable TV?

    Yes — Cox lets you downgrade to internet-only. You keep the same modem and Wi-Fi, then add StreamTV for $11.88/mo. Total savings: ~$2,000/year.

    Does StreamTV work on Cox internet in Phoenix or Tucson?

    Yes. StreamTV works on any ISP including Cox, CenturyLink, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Starlink. Just need 25 Mbps download speed.

    Will I get D-backs, Suns, and Cardinals games?

    Yes — Bally Sports Arizona, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Sunday Ticket are all included. You get more local + national sports than Cox Contour Ultimate.

    What about my locals — KPHO, KNXV, KPNX, KTVK?

    All Phoenix, Tucson, and Vegas local affiliates are included. News, weather, and primetime programming exactly as on cable.

    How much will I really save by switching?

    Average Cox customer pays $150-189/mo with all fees. StreamTV is $11.88 — you save $135-174/month, or $1,620-2,088 per year.

    Save $2,088/year — drop Cox Contour today

    D-backs • Suns • Cardinals • 24,000+ channels • $11.88/mo • Keep Cox internet

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