Best IPTV UK: Televo IPTV review. Is the £59 12-month subscription worth it?

What do you get for £59 with the 12-month plan?

You get 12 months of the same Televo IPTV service as every other plan, paid once. The only difference between plans is how long they last.

Is the 12-month plan cheaper than the other Televo plans?

Yes. Over a full year it's the cheapest regular plan by a wide margin. Here's what 12 months of viewing costs on each plan at today's prices:

Against paying monthly, the 12-month plan saves £121 a year. Even against two 6-month plans, it's the cheaper way to cover the year.

The trade-off is simple: you pay for the whole year up front. That's why the key considerations below matter more than the price.

Key considerations before you buy the 12-month plan

The 12-month plan is only good value if it works for you all year. Check these eight things before you pay:

1. Test it first with the free trial. Ask for the 24-hour free trial on WhatsApp and use it on the TV you'll actually watch. A cheap year is only cheap if it plays well in your home.
2. Check your device can install the apps. Firesticks running Fire OS, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, work. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select can't install IPTV player apps (see our Firestick IPTV guide). On Samsung and LG Smart TVs, apps such as IBO Player Pro may charge their own activation fee, paid to the app developer, not to Televo.
3. Check your broadband speed. Our guidance is at least 15 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K. Run a speed test on the TV or streaming stick itself, not your phone. Ofcom's broadband advice explains how much speed different households need.
4. One screen at a time. You can install the plan on several devices, but it plays on one screen at a time. If two TVs in your home need to watch at once, ask us before you buy.
5. Check the channels and sports you want. We don't publish a fixed channel list because line-ups change. Message us the exact channels, sports or competitions you want, then watch them during the trial at the time you'd normally watch, such as evening TV or weekend sport.
6. Think about timing. From 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, the New Year offer gives you 17 months for £44. If you're buying close to December, it's worth waiting for.
7. Know how paying works. You pay using details sent in our WhatsApp chat at +44 7473 968685. There's no checkout on the website. Don't pay details sent from any other number. Refund terms aren't published on the site yet, so ask us in the chat before you pay.
8. Content rights. IPTV itself is not illegal in the UK, but whether a particular channel or programme can be offered depends on the rights held for that content.

Is the 12-month plan better value than Lifetime?

For most people in their first year, yes. Lifetime costs £149 once. Two years of 12-month plans at today's price cost less than that, so Lifetime only works out cheaper from the third year onwards.

• Choose 12 months if you're new to Televo or not sure you'll still be watching in two years.
• Consider Lifetime if you've used Televo for a while, you're happy with it and you don't want to renew. Ask us what Lifetime covers before you pay. See the Lifetime plan page.

Who should buy the 12-month plan, and who shouldn't?

The 12-month plan suits you if:

• The free trial played well on your own TV and broadband
• You watch most weeks, all year round
• Your device runs the apps (a Fire OS Firestick, Android TV, or a Smart TV with a supported app)
• One screen at a time is enough for your home

Pick something else if:

• You haven't tested it yet: take the trial, then start with 1 month for £15.
• You only want it for a short time: 1 month (£15) or 3 months (£29) costs less up front.
• You're buying between 1 December 2026 and 31 January 2027: the New Year offer (£44 for 17 months) is better value.
• You have a Fire TV Stick 4K Select: it can't install the apps. Use a Fire OS Firestick or another device.
• You need two or more screens at the same time: ask us first, because a plan plays on one screen at a time.

Is Televo the best IPTV in the UK?

We won't claim that, and you should be wary of any provider that rates itself number one. The best IPTV service for you is the one that passes these checks in your own home:

• It plays smoothly on your device and broadband at your usual viewing times
• Prices are clear, in GBP, with no contract and no surprise renewals
• You can test it for free before you pay
• A real person helps you set it up
• You pay through one official contact, with nothing pushing you to pay elsewhere

Televo is built to meet these checks, and the free trial is how you find out whether it does for you. For a fuller checklist, read how to choose the best IPTV service in the UK, or see our IPTV UK guide for how Televo works from start to finish.

How do I set up the 12-month plan on my device?

Setup depends on where you'll watch. Pick your setup below. Whichever you choose, we send your login and help you on WhatsApp until it works.

Setting up on a Firestick or Android TV box

Use TiviMate, IPTV Smarters Pro or XCIPTV with your Xtream Codes login. On a Fire OS Firestick, most players aren't in the Amazon Appstore, so you install them with the free Downloader app:

1. Go to Settings › My Fire TV › About and select your device name seven times to turn on Developer options.
2. Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Developer options › Install unknown apps and turn it on for Downloader.
3. Install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore, then enter the app link or code we send you.
4. Open the player, choose Xtream Codes login, and enter your server URL, username and password.

On an Android TV or Google TV box, install TiviMate, OTT Navigator or IPTV Smarters Pro from Google Play where available. Full steps and model checks are in the Firestick IPTV guide.

Configuring a Smart TV app (IPTV Smarters, TiviMate)

It depends on the TV's system:

• Android TV and Google TV sets (such as Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips): TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro come from Google Play, and you log in with Xtream Codes.
• Samsung and LG Smart TVs: TiviMate isn't available on these TVs. Use IBO Player Pro or Smart IPTV from the TV's app store. The app shows a MAC address or device key on screen, and your playlist is added on the app developer's website using that code. Send us a photo of that screen and we'll help. Many of these apps charge their own activation fee after a short free period, paid to the app developer.

Using an M3U or Xtream Codes player on a computer or phone

• iPhone and iPad: GSE Smart IPTV from the App Store, with Xtream Codes or an M3U link.
• Android phones and tablets: IPTV Smarters Pro or OTT Navigator, with Xtream Codes or an M3U link.
• Windows and Mac: VLC media player (free) opens an M3U link. On Windows use Media › Open Network Stream; on Mac use File › Open Network. VLC has no TV guide, so it's best for testing.

Xtream Codes or M3U? Xtream Codes is three details (server URL, username and password) and usually brings in the TV guide automatically, so it's the easier choice on a TV. An M3U link is one long web address, which suits computers and some phone apps. We can send either. For every device, see the app guide for each device.

How do I buy the Televo 12-month plan?

1. Message us on WhatsApp at +44 7473 968685. Say you want the 12-month plan and tell us your device.
2. Pay using the details we send in that chat.
3. Get your login as Xtream Codes API details or an M3U link.
4. Set up with us. We help you install the right app until it's working on your TV.

Order the 12-month plan on WhatsApp →

Want to try it first? Ask for the 24-hour free trial on WhatsApp. For every plan and price, see Televo IPTV prices, and for the full ordering walk-through, read how to purchase an IPTV subscription.