Why IPTV
Why IPTV, and why stability is the part to check first
IPTV brings live TV over your internet connection instead of a cable line or a satellite dish. People switch for the channels on devices they already own, no contract or box rental, and one login for several screens. The trade-off: the picture now depends on your internet, so stability is the thing to check before you pay.
What IPTV is, in plain words
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. Instead of arriving on a coaxial cable or a dish, live channels and on-demand movies travel over the same internet connection you use for everything else.
You install a player app on a Fire TV Stick, an Android TV box, an Apple TV, a smart TV, a computer or a phone, sign in with the login we send, and the channels appear with a TV guide, much like a cable box.
The setup guide shows each device step by step.
Why people switch
Six reasons Canadians move their TV to IPTV
The devices you already own
Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, most smart TVs, computers and phones all work. There is no provider box to rent, return or wait for.
No contract
Pay for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. Nothing renews on its own, so you decide again each time your plan ends.
Canadian channels in English and French
TSN, Sportsnet, RDS and TVA Sports, plus CBC, CTV, Global, ICI Radio-Canada Télé, TVA and Noovo, with a TV guide.
Several screens, one login
Choose 1 to 4 screens playing at the same time when you order. Install the app on as many devices as you like.
Movies and series included
250,000+ movies and series on demand come with every plan, at no extra cost.
Priced in CAD, paid by Interac
Plans start at $18 for one month, or $6.50 a month on a 1-year plan. No credit card needed.
Compared
IPTV, cable or satellite, and streaming apps side by side
There are no prices for other providers here: they change with every promotion. Compare these points instead, then put your current TV bill next to our plans.
| What you compare | Best IPTV Stable | Cable or satellite | Streaming apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Canadian channels | Sports, news and networks in one guide | Yes, by package | Some live channels, spread across several apps |
| Equipment | A device you already own | A provider box, often rented | A device you already own |
| Commitment | 1 to 12 months, no automatic renewal | Varies by provider and promotion | Usually monthly, renews until you cancel |
| Screens at the same time | 1 to 4, your choice | Usually one box per TV | Set by each app's plan |
| Setup | Install an app and sign in, usually under 10 minutes | A technician visit or a self-install kit | Install each app |
| Uses your internet | Yes: a steady 15 Mbps per Full HD screen | Not for classic cable or satellite | Yes |
| Payment | Interac e-Transfer, in CAD | A monthly bill | A credit card, one charge per app |
The part to check
Why stability decides whether IPTV is worth it
Cable arrives on its own line. IPTV shares your internet with everything else in the house, and shares the provider's servers with every other viewer during a big game. When either one runs short, the picture freezes. That is the real difference between IPTV services, and it is the part a price list never shows.
Four links sit between the source and your screen. We own the first one; the line check and the trial let you test the other three before you pay.
- UsOur serversLoad balancing for peak hours, backup sources on main channels, and 4K, Full HD and HD versions.
- ISPYour internet providerEvening congestion can lower your speed when the whole street is online.
- YouYour Wi-Fi or cableWalls and distance cost speed. A network cable removes most of that loss.
- YouYour device and appAn older stick can play Full HD well and still struggle with 4K.
Check your line
The 8-second line check measures your steady floor: the speed your connection holds in its slowest moments.
Try it for 24 hours
Watch a live game at the hour you usually watch. A busy evening is the honest test.
Pay only if it holds
Plans are paid by Interac e-Transfer, and your first subscription has a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Honest fit
When IPTV is not worth it
- Your internet cannot hold a steady 10 Mbps at the hours you watch, and a network cable is not an option.
- Your internet plan has a monthly data cap: one Full HD stream uses about 3.6 GB an hour, so a few evenings of TV add up fast.
- You want one bill, a technician who installs everything, and a box that needs no app or login.
- You only watch one or two streaming apps; keeping those will cost you less.
- You need a channel we have not confirmed for you. Ask in Live Chat before you pay.
Questions about switching to IPTV
What is the difference between IPTV and cable?
Cable and satellite bring channels over a dedicated line or a dish to a box from the provider. IPTV brings the same kind of live channels over your internet connection to an app on a device you own. The picture then depends on your internet instead of the cable line.
Do I need a special box for IPTV?
No. A Fire TV Stick, an Android TV or Google TV device, an Apple TV, a recent smart TV, a computer or a phone is enough. On a Roku TV or an older smart TV, plugging in a Fire TV Stick is the simplest fix.
Is IPTV cheaper than cable in Canada?
It depends on your current bill, so compare it yourself: our plans start at $18 for one month and work out to $6.50 a month on a 1-year plan for one screen, with no box rental. IPTV needs a steady internet connection, which most homes already pay for.
What internet speed do I need for IPTV?
Plan on a steady 15 Mbps for each Full HD screen and 30 Mbps for each 4K screen. Steady means your slowest moments, which is what the line check measures.
Does IPTV work if my internet goes down?
No. IPTV needs a working internet connection, so an internet outage stops the TV too. If outages are frequent where you live, weigh that before you switch.
IPTV Canada: the best IPTV subscription, on the home page
See whether IPTV holds on your line
Run the line check, then try it free for 24 hours. No card and no commitment.