Comparison

EPB Fi TV vs SVNow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EPB Fi TV

Stream live TV, on-demand content, and DVR recordings on popular devices. Enjoy features like restarting live programs, replaying shows up to three days after airing, and simultaneous viewing on multiple devices. Access a library of free video-on-demand content.

Highlights
  • Watch live TV, DVR, and on-demand content
  • Restart live programs
  • Replay shows up to 3 days after airing
  • Simultaneous viewing on 6+ devices
  • Unlimited DVR option
  • Seamless navigation between apps
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Break free from traditional TV with the power of the world's fastest internet! The EPB Fi TV app is compatible with the streaming television service launched July 22, 2019 (subscribers of EPB Fi TV service delivered via traditional set top boxes can call to upgrade or upgrade online at epb.com). Download the EPB Fi TV app and watch live TV, along with recorded and on demand programming on today’s most popular streaming devices and smart TVs. Enjoy the ultimate TV experience in picture-perfect HD on 6+ devices, all at the same time. Features include: • Watch your EPB Fi TV shows and recordings anytime, anywhere on popular mobile and streaming devices. • Restart: Miss the beginning of a program? No problem. With the restart feature, you can start most shows from the beginning with the click of a button at any time while they are on air. • Replay: Never miss another show! Replay and watch shows and movies up to three days after they air. You don’t even have to set to record or wait for shows to appear in the video on demand library! • Six streams for simultaneous viewing included with each subscription: Each member of your family can set their own profile and preferences. And with EPB Fi Speed internet, you can watch them all at the same time! Additional streams (up to four) available for $2.50 each per month. • Unlimited DVR (optional): Record as many programs as you want and keep them up to a year. Stream them anytime, anywhere on most streaming devices, phones and tablets with the EPB Fi TV app. • Seamlessly navigate between live TV and other streaming apps on one screen without changing inputs. • FREE video on demand to watch back episodes and current episodes of popular TV shows and movies (number of titles depends on package selected). • Free installation with helpful instructions on how to use EPB Fi TV on each device you want to watch • No contracts • No surprise charges or hidden fees • Unbeatable 24/7 local customer service EPB Fi TV and Fi-Speed Internet subscriptions required. App does not work with Fi TV services that require a set top box. EPB Fi TV services limited to Chattanooga-area residents with EPB as their electric power provider.

About

SVNow

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SVNow is a streaming TV service available exclusively to SVEConnect High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box!

Screenshots

EPB Fi TV4 screens
SVNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

EPB Fi TV and SVNow are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EPB Fi TV versus SVNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPB Fi TVSVNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElectric Power BoardTiVo Platform Technologies LLC

Bugs and requests

EPB Fi TV

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App stutters and buffers
  • Guide stalls or shows 'to be determined'
  • Cannot always pause live TV
  • Recordings disappear or don't record
  • Sound goes off sync
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  • Recorded program locks up
  • App takes a long time to load
  • Guide takes minutes to load
  • Swiping left/right to change channels doesn't always register
  • HD recordings are grainy
  • App is laggy and slow
  • Minutes behind live TV
  • Cannot disable 'are you still watching' pop-up
  • Color and sharpness on live channels are low quality
  • Constantly having to log in
  • Searching is impossible
  • App flickers on tablets
  • App no longer loads on phone/tablet
  • App says it's updating but has been weeks
  • App says 'working on it...try again later'
  • Constant skipping and going back/repeating
  • No controls for going forward or back
  • Pause hangs and kicks user out of the app
  • Resolution not 4K on TV app
  • Audio issues on 4K Apple TV (robot voice echo)
  • Streaming service buffers too much at home
  • Current version is buggy
  • Buffering every time fast forwarding
  • Recordings and timers wiped out
  • Error 503 when adding new recording
  • App not optimized for iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • Buttons off the bottom of the screen
  • Service on Fire Stick is not good
  • Incorrect login or password error

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add support for universal remotes
  • Enable Picture in Picture for iPad/iOS
  • Allow streaming outside home network
  • Optimize for iPhone 12
  • Add a guide option
Show 4 more
  • Add a favorites menu
  • Support for HomePod
  • Improve sound quality
  • Add incentive for switching

SVNow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EPB Fi TV

No in-app purchases

None

SVNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPB Fi TV free?
EPB Fi TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVNow free?
SVNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EPB Fi TV or SVNow have ads?
Neither EPB Fi TV nor SVNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPB Fi TV or SVNow?
EPB Fi TV ships an update every 6 months, and SVNow every 6 months. Most recently, EPB Fi TV was updated on November 2, 2026 and SVNow on November 8, 2026.

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