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What is IPTV?

what is iptv

Any broadcasting system that transmits live television broadcasts over the internet is known as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). The majority of Canadians see it bundled with high-speed internet subscriptions from Bell, Telus, SaskTel, and other telecommunications providers that haven’t traditionally offered cable TV. 

Like standard cable, IPTV offers regional and specialized channels into your house. But the technology also allows extra features like surround sound, HDTV and 4K quality, interactive guides, and a cloud-based PVR service.

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Is IPTV Legal?

Yes, you can use the internet to legally access broadcast TV networks. You have both paid television services and IPTV for nothing (sometimes with ads). To deliver live TV channels to Canadian homes, the majority of telcos employ IPTV. Additionally, a lot of independent internet service providers in Canada provide an IPTV reseller service, sometimes at a reduced cost. Free “channels” can also be available on your smart TV or media box.

Because they operate outside of Canada, some internet TV companies operate in a legal limbo where their actions aren’t explicitly unlawful. These services, which are frequently very inexpensive, broadcast regional and specialty channels like TSN, Sportsnet, CBC News Network, and the Discovery Channel, as well as local channels. Although using these services may not directly violate the law, there are still several good reasons to do so.

Who sells legal IPTV services?

Any company offering paid IPTV service that is registered with the CRTC is operating legally. The service you receive from well-known telecommunications providers like Bell, Telus, and SaskTel is the most straightforward illustration of lawful IPTV. Even firms like Rogers, Shaw, Videotron, and Cogeco, which formerly used analog cable transmissions, made the conversion to IPTV through coaxial cables to give broadband internet access.


IPTV services are also offered by independent internet service providers as Streaming Universe, Teksavvy, oxio, and Distributel. Any genuine IPTV service in Canada requires a home internet service subscription in order to function.

Free IPTV channels

Free online channels including CBC News, WIRED, and The Red Green Channel are available on many smart TVs. In general, preloaded apps on your TV, tablet, or phone are probably a reliable service with proper broadcast rights in Canada. You may want to research a service more before downloading it if it offers free television channels.

Grey market IPTV

Any IPTV service that offers live channels in Canada without the proper license is breaking the law. Only a few times in Canada’s broadcast history has the legal system forced the termination of illegal IPTV services. Companies operating outside of Canada are generally exempt from our broadcast regulations and are not subject to legal action.

Because you utilize black market IPTV, it’s doubtful that the police will raid your home and seize your home entertainment equipment. However, if your internet provider has a good faith suspicion of illegal activity, it may limit (or even terminate!) your service.

Why you shouldn’t use grey market IPTV services

WhistleOut Canada conducted research on the top IPTV services available on the black market. A few of them, such as Northern IPTV, Diablo IPTV, and Apollo Group IPTV, were fictitious brands created by BestBuyIPTV. Every company in the United States employed a separate fictitious address. In actuality, the corporation is based in Vietnam. India also serves as the home base for the well-known IPTV Smarters. The broadcast, telecommunications, and fraud laws of Canada are not followed by these businesses.

Sharing your credit card information with a business that is secretive about its location and business practices is not a good idea. A backdoor to your network is also opened when an untrusted app is installed on a computer or phone, compromising security.

IPTV Providers in Canada

The days of calling the only local TV provider to sign up for cable service are long gone. Any provider of high-speed internet to homes can now offer access to network and specialty television channels via IPTV. The most features and cutting-edge technology are provided by major IPTV providers, but independent services charge much less per month.

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Major IPTV Providers

Coaxial and fiber optic lines, which also carry high-speed internet, are now used by businesses to deliver IPTV services. One or two big providers, such as: provide IPTV services to the majority of metropolitan and suburban markets, including:

  • Streaming Universe
  • TV Stellar
  • Bell
  • Rogers
  • Shaw
  • Telus
  • SaskTel
  • Videotron
  • Eastlink
  • Cogeco


You must purchase both high-speed home internet and IPTV service from the same provider in order to sign up for IPTV service. To stream high-quality television, your internet connection must have a minimum speed of 50 Mbps. Some service providers could need a minimum 150Mbps download internet plan in order to bundle the services.

Independent IPTV providers

A lot of these same ISPs made it possible to acquire IPTV service as soon as the Canadian market opened to independent, outside internet service providers. The cost of setup can be as low as zero dollars if you already have cable internet subscription and a FireTV, Apple TV, or Roku device. With pricing starting as low as $20/month on top of an internet package, the service is often less expensive than major facilities-based providers.

Independent IPTV providers outside of Canada also offer local and premium television channels to Canadians. These businesses could pose a security risk to your bank account or home network because they are not required to operate within Canadian law.

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