I made this spreadsheet a while ago to attempt a cost comparison between the two major independent IPTV providers in Ontario, VMedia and Zazeen. There are different options for add-on packages with both, and I needed a way to test the effect of adding or removing packages.
If you've used Excel before, it's not that complicated to navigate. Column A & B is the long and short name of the channel. Columns C through S are the Zazeen basic and specialty packages. Columns U and V show channels which are exclusive to either provider. Columns W through BW are VMedia's packages. Horizontal and vertical headings are scroll locked. There are hidden columns that are just for helping to do calculations. The check boxes show what channels are included in each package. In the VMedia a-la-carte columns BQ, BS, BU, BW, you can put an X for the channels you choose.
In the row 211 is the count of channels in each column (package), row 212 is the price of that package. By placing an X in row 213 under a column selects that package, and the final tally for each provider is shown in columns C and W on row 214. I have 'X' ed only the Zazeen Basic, and VMedia Premium Basic packages. Check any other packages you want, and the tally on row 214 will change.
Once you have the IPTV cost, you might also want to create some additional cells below row 217 to add in the recurring monthly price of the respective internet tier, monthly equipment rental, and STB fees if applicable. Don't forget long term contract and referral discounts (and taxes) too
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You might also want to include the one-time costs for installation and equipment purchase. You'll get these from each provider's web pages.
I believe it's accurate, but can't 100% guarantee it. If anyone spots anything that's not correct, please post it here. There may be new channels coming to either provider, so that might need some additional rows and check-marks.
Finally, I also viewed this with (free) Open Office and a (free) spreadsheet viewer for iPad. It worked O.K., but the checkmarks were replaced with another character.
Enjoy.