Given the price, I have to wonder how legit these are.

Can you comment on how the channel selection compares to Bell/Rogers? I am suspicious that there is a conspicuous lack of channel list on the website. I don't have cable myself but it might be an option for my parents. They are big fans of PVR though. I have to admit, it is hard to go back to watching ads after you get used to never seeing them.

 

I'm not sure why they don't post their channel list but I can tell you it is very extensive. Basically every Canadian, US and UK channel you can think of.

 

Wow, I heard the Instant Pot was versatile, but now TV too?:tongue:

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll definitely look into it.

 

@Emjay85 - can you get live sports? Golf Channel? TSN channels on IPTV?


Are you using this?
https://beastiptv.com/

 

That is the one.

Live sports seem flawless so far. 1080 60 frames per second for all TSN channels. I didn't check the fps for sportsnet but its just as good I find. PPV sports are also there, though I haven't tried any.

This is my first go at an IPTV service. I purchased through a reseller who is a friend of mine. He has tried numerous services and says this one is by far the best he has seen. That was good enough for me.

 

That would be good @Kcowan.

I also know of VMedia but you must have your internet with them....can't piggyback on what you already have as an ISP.
https://www.vmedia.ca/en

Not a user of that one either - just sharing.

I'm sure there are other providers vs. KODI vs. other.

 

Emjay, are there PVR like features, like being able to skip forward/backward? I understand that you can watch content from up to 3 days ago, but not necessarily record natively.

 

There is a way to record, but I don't know how. I am by far an expert on the service, just a very happy user, so far.

I personally haven't got into trying to record anything yet. I can give it a shot sometime this week and get back to you on that if you'd like.

 

I might be slow but how does this work with a tv...or do you need a box or something?

 

Yes, an android box, computer, phone. Basically a device that will connect to the internet and provide a video output to your tv.

The best way I have found to run most streaming apps is via an Amazon Firetv stick. They are so simple to use and inexpensive compared to most android tv boxes. $54.99 on sale, can't beat it. The app layout is very similar to apple tv and netflix. Easy and it works, can't ask for more.

 

Apparently it works natively on some samsung smart tvs. My dad has one so I will try it on that. They are paying almost $120 per month for TV, which I think is crazy. He spends more time watching youtube or netflix than TV (other than local news).

 

Pekantv.com looks interesting as well. 6000 channels, holy cow!

 

An article from CBC on pirated IPTV. I suspect that being a customer is not illegal, but these services seem likely to run into legal problems. Maybe don't prepay the year on it...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/piracy-iptv-services-live-tv-1.4560320

ETA: Even if they are not directly shut down, it sounds like they will be attacked through payment processors not handling payment, and incumbent ISPs blocking traffic.

 

Yeah...ISPs aren't likely to do that, but even if they did, that's what a VPN is for.

 

I use Vader streams...it’s alright so far. Little laggy during live sports and the epg needs work, but not bad

 

Most, if not all, programs are licensed by a single TV provider for distribution in Canada ( For example - Bell licenses HBO shows, etc ). The 'legit' TV services in Canada - IPTV, Cable, or Satellite, need to make an arrangement with the license holder to distribute that content.

The license holder can dictate whether or not a show can be offered for streaming on devices other than a set top box (STB) provided by the TV service. CRTC rules say that with IPTV, the STB must connect directly to the IPTV provider's Internet service. So you can't, for example, have Teksavvy Internet
and subsrcibe to Start.ca IPTV.

With some providers, viewing on an alternate device requires that it be connected to the subscriber's own home WiFi connected to the ISP modem. Some others will allow viewing content while roaming; it's all up to what licensing arrangement has been made with the content owner.

So, when I see an IPTV service that seems to allow unrestricted Internet access via any ISP, I am sceptical about whether they have licensed that content. When I see that IPTV provider is located in Panama, I'm even more so sceptical.

Without seeing a complete channel list and what specific shows are on, it's hard to say whether they're actually showing live content, or just scraping the Internet for TV show episodes on YouTube, or unlicensed grey-area web sites.

 

I suspect they are just capturing cable feeds and rebroadcasting (illegally). Maybe they are avoiding mentioning the channels to avoid alerting the legitimate rights holders, since it is behind a paywall.

 

These illegal Android boxes have been around for about 3 years. Usually they work for at least 6 months and then are garbage. I think the lack of a visible channel guide indicates the nature of their scam.

We are in Mexico and very year there is a new scam artist selling these services. Meanwhile we soldier on with our Shaw Direct satellite service. Costs C$69/mo per location. Still cheaper than what the scam artists offer.

 

You know that android boxes are only one way of accessing IPTV right?

 

How much you pay is inversely related to how much you call and complain. Basically the big telcos just raise your bill until you squawk. It's revenue optimization.

 

I cut the cord on Rogers 2 years ago. Got 30 channels OTA. Now a new building has blocked my line of sight and I no longer get PBS (PBS 1, Create TV and Kids PBS). Any ideas on how to get the three PBS channels via IPTV?

 

http://www.pbs.org/anywhere/home/

 

This is the only legal service I am aware of other than the BELL Alt TV service.

I am considering setting up with VMEDIA due to their cable internet pricing. They use the Rogers network infrastructure.