Cord-Cutting in Europe 2026: Replacing Your TV Bill with IPTV

Written by Euroskara Support Desk · Published 29 September 2026

Across Europe, households are looking hard at what television actually costs them. A satellite or cable package, a sports tier, box rental and a handful of add-ons can quietly add up to a large monthly bill, most of it locked into a long contract. Cord-cutting is the simple idea of replacing that with streaming you control. This guide explains how IPTV fits into cutting the cord in 2026 and how to work out whether it will save your household money.

What cord-cutting really means

Cord-cutting is not about giving up television. It is about swapping a single expensive bundle for services you choose and can cancel. For many people the anchor of that new setup is an IPTV subscription, because it brings live channels, sport and on-demand content together in one app, the way a traditional package did, but without the dish, the engineer visit or the multi-year commitment. Euroskara carries 25,000+ live channels and 120,000+ films and series drawn from 60+ countries, which covers the ground most European households expect from television.

Do the maths on your own bill

The clearest way to judge cord-cutting is to look at your last statement. Broadband is a cost you keep either way, so set it aside and add up only the television part: the TV package, any sports tier, box rental and add-ons. Compare that figure with an IPTV plan, which starts at €15 for one month on a single screen and costs less per month on longer terms. For most households the television portion of a pay-TV bill is well above that, and the gap is the saving. The full breakdown sits on the pricing page.

What you keep and what changes

When you cut the cord, the picture on the screen need not change much. You still get live channels, an electronic programme guide, catch-up where supported and 4K, FHD and HD quality. What changes is the plumbing: instead of a set-top box tied to one provider, you watch through a player app on a Fire TV Stick, a Smart TV, an Android box, a phone or a computer. Activation takes under 15 minutes, and because there is no contract, you are never locked in.

Getting the setup right

A good streaming experience rests on a few basics. A broadband connection of 25 Mbps or more comfortably handles 4K, and a wired Ethernet link to your main television is steadier than Wi-Fi for live sport. Keep one device as the household’s main screen and add others as needed; if two televisions are ever on together, choose a multi-screen plan so both can stream at once. None of this requires a professional installation.

Try before you switch

Before cancelling anything, test the replacement. Take the 24-hour free trial and run it alongside your existing service for a day, watching the channels and sport your household cares about during a busy evening. Only once you are satisfied it performs on your connection does it make sense to give notice on the old package. A first Euroskara purchase is also covered by a 7-day money-back guarantee, which is a further safety net as you make the switch.

Want help planning the move? Message the team on WhatsApp at +212 610 046 062. They can confirm which of your channels are covered and answer questions 24/7.

Frequently asked questions

Will IPTV really replace my whole TV bill?

For most households it replaces the television portion of a pay-TV bill, which is the part worth comparing since broadband stays regardless. Euroskara plans start at €15 a month, typically well below the TV part of a traditional package.

Do I need any special equipment to cut the cord?

No dish or engineer visit is needed. You watch through a player app on a device you likely already own, such as a Fire TV Stick, Smart TV, Android box, phone or computer. Activation takes under 15 minutes.

What internet speed do I need?

A connection of around 25 Mbps or more handles 4K comfortably. A wired Ethernet link to your main television gives the steadiest picture for live sport; on a weaker line, the HD version of a channel uses less bandwidth.

How do I switch without risk?

Run the 24-hour free trial alongside your current service before cancelling anything, and only give notice once you are satisfied. A first purchase is also backed by a 7-day money-back guarantee. See the pricing page for plan options.

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