| Aspect | Legal IPTV | Illegal/Pirate IPTV | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Licensed ISP, Telco (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, BT) | Unlicensed resellers | | Pricing | $50–150/month (bundle) | $10–20/month | | Content | Licensed channels, geo-restricted properly | All channels (PPV, sports, movies) stolen | | Reliability | High, with customer support | Unreliable, subject to shutdowns | | Legal Risk | None for user | Potential fines, service seizure |