Thousands of Canadians are cutting the cord and switching to IPTV. But is it really worth it? Let us compare everything in detail.
The Real Cost of Cable TV in Canada
Rogers Ignite TV: basic package at $85/month, sports add-on at $30-40/month, movie channels at $20/month, equipment rental at $15/month. Total is $150-160/month which equals $1,800-1,920/year.
Bell Fibe TV: good package at $95/month, sports add-on at $35/month, premium channels at $25/month, equipment rental at $15/month. Total is $170/month = $2,040/year.
IPTV Service: all-inclusive plan at $5.83 to $15/month, no equipment rental, no add-ons needed. Total is $70-180/year.
Annual savings with IPTV: $1,620 to $1,870.
What You Get with IPTV That Cable Does Not Offer
IPTV gives you 20,000+ channels while cable typically offers 200-500. International channels from 100+ countries. Movies and series on demand with no Netflix subscription needed. No contracts or commitments. Works on multiple devices simultaneously. Pause or cancel anytime.
What Cable Has That IPTV Does Not
Cable has guaranteed channel availability with rare outages. Built-in DVR with no storage limits. Official support from the provider. Local channel integration. 911 emergency service compatibility.
Who Should Switch to IPTV?
IPTV is perfect for people tired of paying $150+/month for cable. Sports fans who want all games without expensive packages. International families wanting channels from their home country. Students and young professionals on a budget. Anyone with a stable internet connection of 25+ Mbps.
Who Should Stay with Cable?
People without reliable internet with less than 25 Mbps. Those who need 911 service through their TV box. People who prefer having a single provider for internet, TV, and phone. Areas with very poor internet infrastructure in rural Canada.
Our Recommendation for 2025
If you have a stable internet connection of 25+ Mbps, switching to IPTV saves you $1,500+ per year with access to MORE content. The setup takes 10 minutes and you can test it free before committing. Start with a free trial and see for yourself.
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