Choosing an IPTV plan comes down to three questions: how many screens you need at the same time, which picture quality your home can handle, and how long you want to commit. Get those right and you pay for what you use, with no interruptions. This guide helps you answer each one, with examples for common Canadian households. This guide helps you pick the right IPTV plan for how your household watches. For more background, see Speedtest.
Question 1: How many screens?
A “screen” (or connection) is one device playing at a time. You can install the app on as many devices as you like; the screen count only limits how many play at once.
Picture your busiest evening:
- Is someone watching the game in the living room while the kids watch cartoons upstairs? That is two.
- Does anyone watch on a phone or tablet at the same time? Add one.
- Do you record while watching something else? A recording counts as a screen too.
| Household | Screens |
|---|---|
| Single person or couple watching together | 1 |
| Couple with different tastes | 2 |
| Family with children, two or three TVs | 3 |
| Large family or multiple sports fans | 4 to 5 |
More detail: can you watch IPTV on multiple devices.
Question 2: Which picture quality?
With us, every plan includes HD, FHD and 4K versions of channels where available, so you do not pay extra for quality. What matters is what your internet can support:
- HD: about 10 to 15 Mbps per screen. Looks great on most TVs.
- FHD: about 15 to 25 Mbps.
- 4K: 25 Mbps or more, a 4K TV and a 4K-capable device.
Multiply by your number of screens. Three HD screens need roughly 45 Mbps of steady speed. Check yours with our internet speed guide.
Question 3: How long?
All our plans include the same channels and features. Only the length and price change:
| Plan | Price (CAD) | Per month | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 19 CAD | 19.00 CAD | Trying the service, or a single season |
| 3 months | 29 CAD | 9.67 CAD | Playoffs or a sports season |
| 6 months | 49 CAD | 8.17 CAD | Regular viewers not ready for a year |
| 12 months | 78 CAD | 6.50 CAD | The best value once you are sure |
No plan renews automatically, so there is nothing to cancel. Extra screens are priced at checkout. See the plans on our homepage.
Examples
The hockey fan in Edmonton
One big TV, sometimes the phone during away games. Two screens, FHD for most games, 4K when on Ethernet. Starts with a 3-month plan for the playoffs, then moves to 12 months.
The family in Laval
Parents watch French news and series in the living room, kids watch cartoons in their room, and a teenager uses a tablet. Three screens, HD, 12 months after a trial. Parental PIN on adult categories. See parental controls.
The student in Halifax
A laptop and a Firestick on the TV, never at the same time. One screen, HD, 1 month at a time during the school year.
Other things to check
- Channels you watch: check the channel list, especially local, French and sports channels.
- Your devices: make sure each one runs a player app. See choosing a device.
- Support: make sure you can reach someone quickly. See how to tell if an IPTV service is legit.
- Refund policy: ours includes a 7-day money-back guarantee; see the refund policy.
If budget matters most, read our guide to cheap IPTV in Canada before you choose a plan.
IPTV Plan: frequently asked questions
Can I change my plan later?
Yes. You can add screens or choose a different length when you renew. Your login and setup stay the same. See how to renew.
Is there a difference in channels between plans?
No. Every plan length includes the same lineup, movies, series and features.
Should I start with 12 months to save?
Only after testing. Start with a free trial, then choose the plan that fits.
Still unsure?
Tell us how many TVs you have, what you watch and your internet speed, and we will recommend the right plan. Or start with a free trial.