IPTV vs Traditional Antenna TV: Is Free Over-the-Air Enough?

If you're on a budget, this is how free over-the-air antenna TV compares with a paid IPTV subscription.

What antenna TV offers

Free access to local broadcast networks with no subscription. It's a good option if you only watch the major local networks.

What antenna TV doesn't offer

No international channels, no dedicated sports packages beyond what's on local network broadcast, no VOD library, and reception quality dependent on your location relative to broadcast towers.

Where IPTV clearly extends beyond antenna

International programming, wider sports coverage and an on-demand library (see what's typically included). Antenna TV has none of these.

Which to choose

If you only watch local network channels, antenna TV costs nothing and does the job. If you want more, IPTV's much wider coverage is worth the price.