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Choosing a TiviStation plan comes down to two decisions rather than a long list of confusing options: how many devices need to stream at the same time, and how long you want to commit for. This guide walks through both, with the actual current pricing, a few worked examples, and how to sanity-check your choice against the devices you actually own before you subscribe.
The Two Things That Actually Define a Plan
Every TiviStation plan is defined by a connection tier (how many devices can stream simultaneously) and a duration (how long the plan runs before it needs renewing). Every plan, at every tier and duration, includes the exact same content and features — live channels, the on-demand library, sports coverage, the program guide and regular content updates. Nothing is held back for a higher tier or a longer term; the price differences are purely about capacity and commitment length, not content.
This is a simpler structure than it might sound on first read, precisely because there's no separate sports package, no premium content tier and no feature that only unlocks at a higher price. Once you've decided on a connection tier and duration, you've made every decision that actually affects what you get — see our overview of what TiviStation includes if you want the fuller picture of what's bundled in before you focus on pricing specifically.
Connection Tiers Explained
TiviStation offers three connection tiers:
- Single (1 connection) — one device streaming at a time. Suits a single viewer or a household where only one screen is ever active at once.
- Dual (2 connections) — two devices streaming at the same time. Suits a household of two, or one where a TV and a phone might both be in use simultaneously.
- Triple (3 connections) — three devices streaming at the same time. Suits a larger household or one where three people commonly watch different things at once.
How to size this correctly
Count the number of screens in your household that might realistically be showing something different at the same time on a typical evening — not the number of devices you own or plan to install the app on. Installing the app on five devices is fine at any tier; what the tier limits is how many of those can play different content simultaneously.
It's worth checking which devices you actually plan to use before you commit to a tier, too. Our devices overview lists every supported platform, with dedicated setup guides for Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS and PC & Mac.
Plan Durations and What They Cost
Each connection tier is available in three durations: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. All prices below are billed in US dollars for the full period upfront, not a monthly rate — see the pricing page for the always-current figures, since promotions and exact totals are kept current there rather than duplicated here.
Single connection
3 months: $35. 6 months: $49 (marked as the popular choice). 12 months: $69 (the best value per month of the three).
Dual connection
3 months: $59. 6 months: $82. 12 months: $115 — the 12-month dual plan also carries a promotional extra free month per connection on top of the listed price, worth checking directly on the pricing page.
Triple connection
3 months: $84. 6 months: $117. 12 months: $162 — TiviStation's best-value combination for a larger household watching across three screens.
Why Longer Durations Cost Less Per Month
Across every connection tier, the per-month cost drops as the duration increases. A single-connection 12-month plan at $69 works out to roughly $5.75 a month, compared with roughly $11.67 a month for the 3-month plan at $35 — nearly half the monthly rate, in exchange for committing further upfront. The same pattern holds at the dual and triple tiers: a longer commitment consistently brings the effective monthly cost down.
This is worth factoring into the decision if you already know you'll want the service beyond a single 3-month period — the longer commitment pays for itself in reduced monthly cost, not just convenience. Our broader pricing guide covers how this compares to IPTV pricing generally, beyond TiviStation specifically.
Three Household Examples
Real households rarely map neatly onto "single, dual or triple" without a bit of thought, so here are three concrete scenarios to check your own situation against.
Living alone or as a couple who watch together
A single-connection plan almost always covers this well, since only one stream is ever active. The 12-month single plan at $69 is the cheapest per-month option across the entire lineup, and a good fit if you're confident you'll keep watching beyond a few months.
A couple who sometimes watch separately
If one person watches in the living room while the other checks something on a phone or tablet in another room, a dual-connection plan avoids one stream cutting the other off. See our Smart TV and Android setup guides if that's the likely device split.
A shared household or family with older children
Three or more people who might each want something different on at once is the clearest case for the triple-connection tier, which is also TiviStation's best per-screen value at longer durations. Our devices overview helps confirm each household member's device is supported before you commit.
Splitting time between two properties
If you regularly move between a main home and a second property — a weekday flat and a family house, for example — a dual-connection plan lets you set up a device at each location without worrying about which one is "active," as long as you're not streaming from both at the exact same moment.
How This Compares to Other IPTV Pricing Structures
Not every IPTV service prices things the same way TiviStation does, and it's worth knowing the general landscape so TiviStation's structure makes sense in context rather than in isolation. Some providers price per device rather than per simultaneous connection, meaning you pay more just to install the app on additional devices even if they're rarely used at the same time — TiviStation's connection-based model avoids that, since installing the app on extra devices costs nothing extra as long as they're not all streaming different content simultaneously.
Others bill monthly on a recurring basis rather than for a fixed upfront period, which can feel more flexible but often costs more over an equivalent stretch of time than committing to a longer duration upfront. TiviStation's upfront, fixed-duration model sits closer to the latter in structure but is priced to reward longer commitments, as shown in the per-month breakdown above. Our how much does IPTV cost guide covers this landscape in more general terms if you're comparing options.
Choosing Between a Shorter and Longer Term
A 3-month plan makes sense if you're trying TiviStation for the first time and want to confirm it fits your setup — your devices, your internet connection, and how you actually watch — before committing further. A 12-month plan makes more sense once you're confident you'll keep using the service, since it's the better per-month value at every connection tier.
There's no wrong answer here, and nothing about the content or device support changes based on which duration you pick — the choice is purely about how much you want to commit upfront versus pay per month. If you're still undecided, our guide on how to choose an IPTV service walks through the same decision from a slightly different angle.
How Billing Works
TiviStation plans are paid upfront for the full duration you choose, in US dollars regardless of where you're subscribing from — there's no ongoing monthly billing cycle to track within a plan period. What happens exactly at the end of a plan period, including renewal specifics and accepted payment methods, is worth confirming directly through the contact form or checking the FAQ before you subscribe, so you're working from a confirmed answer rather than an assumption.
If you're subscribing from the UK, see our UK guide for how currency conversion and card fees typically work when paying a US-dollar price with a UK card.
Putting It Together: A Simple Way to Decide
Start with connection tier, since that's about your household rather than your budget: count the screens that might be active at once and pick single, dual or triple accordingly. Then choose a duration based on how confident you are that you'll stick with the service — shorter if you're testing it out, longer if you already know it fits.
- 1Count how many devices in your household need to stream different content simultaneously
- 2Match that number to single, dual or triple connections
- 3Confirm each device you plan to use is supported on the devices page
- 4Decide how confident you are that you'll keep the service beyond a few months
- 5Pick 3, 6 or 12 months accordingly, checking the exact price on the pricing page
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cheaper way to start than a full year?
Yes — a 3-month, single-connection plan at $35 is the lowest-commitment way to try TiviStation. It costs more per month than the 12-month plan, but it keeps the upfront amount smaller.
Do I lose any features by choosing a shorter plan?
No. Every duration includes the exact same content and device support at a given connection tier — the only difference is length of commitment and effective monthly cost.
Can I change my connection tier when I renew?
Renewal specifics, including whether you can switch tiers at that point, are worth confirming directly through the contact form — plans run for a fixed duration rather than an open-ended contract, so a change at renewal is a reasonable thing to ask about.
Is pricing different for UK customers?
No — TiviStation is billed in US dollars regardless of where you're subscribing from. See our UK guide for more on what that means in practice for UK households, including currency conversion.
What payment methods are accepted?
Check the contact form to confirm the payment methods currently available for your order, since this is the kind of detail best confirmed directly rather than assumed.
Which connection tier should I start with if I'm not sure?
If in doubt, start with the tier that matches how many screens are active on a typical evening right now, rather than sizing up for a hypothetical future need — you can always reassess at your next renewal based on how the household actually used it.
Does a higher connection tier mean better picture quality?
No — connection tier only controls how many devices can stream simultaneously, not picture quality. Quality depends on the source stream, your device, and your internet connection; see our 4K streaming guide for what actually affects that.
