Cord Cutting Checklist: Switch From Cable to IPTV in the USA
To cut the cord with IPTV, test the service on your own devices first, pick a plan and cancel cable only after everything works. This checklist, written for viewers in the USA, puts those steps in order so you do not lose access to TV while you switch.
Is Cutting the Cord Worth It?
It can be, because IPTV plans have no long contract and the monthly price drops on longer plans. Cutting the cord means cancelling cable or satellite and watching through your internet connection instead. With Moly IPTV there is no satellite dish, and you watch on devices you already own.
For 1 device, Moly IPTV costs $14.99 for 1 month, $34.99 for 3 months, $54.99 for 6 months and $79.99 for 12 months. Paying for twelve separate 1-month plans would cost $179.88, so the 12-month plan is $99.89 lower over a year. Your own cable bill is the other half of the comparison, and our cable vs IPTV savings calculator lets you enter it. Remember that you still pay for internet.
The Cord-Cutting Checklist
Follow these six steps in this order.
- Check your internet connection. Streaming needs a stable connection, and weak Wi-Fi is a common cause of pauses.
- Request a free 24-hour trial. Test it on your own TV, Fire Stick or phone. Use the free trial page.
- Install a player app. Follow the IPTV setup tutorials for your device.
- Look at what is included. Browse the IPTV channels page before you decide.
- Pick a plan. Compare the IPTV subscription plans.
- Cancel cable last. Check the cancellation terms of your contract first.
How to Use the Free Trial Well
Use the trial to test the things that matter in your home, not only whether a channel opens. The 24-hour trial lets you check live channels, sports, movies and on-demand content, HD, Full HD and 4K quality, and how the service behaves on your devices. Our guide to the 24-hour IPTV trial lists what to test. Trials may be limited to one per user or household, so plan your test before you request it.
Choosing the Right Plan After the Trial
Choose the length that fits how sure you are and the device count that fits your household. Longer plans have a lower monthly price: for 1 device that is about $14.99 per month on the 1-month plan, $11.66 on 3 months, $9.17 on 6 months and $6.67 on 12 months. Plans cover 1, 2, 3 or 4 devices, and the guide to IPTV for multiple devices helps you count your screens. Viewers in the USA can also read the IPTV USA overview.
Cable and IPTV Compared Beyond the Price
Price is only one part of the decision, so compare how each service reaches you, what it requires and how you get help. Cable or satellite usually comes through a provider box or dish and often with a contract. Moly IPTV reaches you through your internet connection, with no long contract and plans from 1 to 12 months.
- Devices: instead of a box set by the provider, you use a Smart TV, Fire Stick, Android device, Apple TV, iPhone or computer.
- Content: live TV plus movies and series on demand (VOD), with an EPG TV guide included.
- Quality: SD, HD, Full HD and 4K, depending on the channel or title and your internet connection.
- Support: available 24/7 through WhatsApp or Telegram.
Write down the channels and shows your household really watches, then check them against your own experience during the free trial. That list is more useful than any feature table, because it shows whether the switch fits your habits. If you watch live games, the IPTV for live sports game-day checklist explains how to prepare your setup.
Before You Cancel Cable
Keep your cable service until you have watched on every device you care about. Read the refund policy and the terms of use before you buy, so you know exactly what applies to your order. Rules about streaming differ by region, so check what applies where you live. If you need help at any stage, support is available 24/7 through the contact page.
FAQ
What is a cord-cutting checklist?
It is a short list of checks to run before you cancel cable: confirm your internet connection, test the service on your own devices, choose a plan and only then cancel your contract.
Can I try Moly IPTV before cancelling cable?
Yes. New clients can request a free 24-hour trial, limited to 20 trials per day, so you can test it on your own devices before changing anything.
How much does Moly IPTV cost for one device?
For 1 device, Moly IPTV costs $14.99 for 1 month, $34.99 for 3 months, $54.99 for 6 months and $79.99 for 12 months.
Do I need a long contract with Moly IPTV?
No. There is no long contract. Plans run for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, so you choose how long to stay.
Which devices can I use after I cut the cord?
Moly IPTV works on Smart TVs, Fire Stick, Android devices, Apple TV, iPhone and computers. You need a player app such as IPTV Smarters Pro.
