Canada
IPTV in Canada: from coast to coast
Six time zones, internet plans with usage limits, and households that watch in English and French: here is what Canadian viewers should know before choosing an IPTV plan.
Six time zones
One puck drop, six local times
National broadcasts are usually listed in Eastern Time. This is what a 7:00 p.m. ET start means across the country.
A live game listed at 7:00 p.m. ET
- NT 8:30 p.m. Newfoundland
- AT 8:00 p.m. Halifax, Moncton
- ET 7:00 p.m. Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal
- CT 6:00 p.m. Winnipeg
- MT 5:00 p.m. Calgary, Edmonton
- PT 4:00 p.m. Vancouver, Victoria
Most of Saskatchewan stays on Central Standard Time all year, so in summer it matches Mountain Time.
Canadian internet
Before you subscribe, check these
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Usage limits on your plan
Some Canadian internet plans still include a monthly usage limit. HD streaming uses roughly 3 GB an hour, so check your allowance or move to an unlimited plan.
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Rural and remote connections
Fixed-wireless and satellite connections vary a lot. A free trial at your usual viewing time is the honest test.
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Watching in French?
If French-language channels matter in your household, ask us about the ones you watch before you order.
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A cable to the TV
In basements and older homes, Wi-Fi struggles through floors. An Ethernet cable or a mesh point near the TV solves most buffering.
Devices
The easiest ways to watch in Canada
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Fire TV Stick
Widely available from Canadian retailers, simple to set up and great value.
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Google TV and Android TV
Built into many Sony, TCL and Hisense TVs, or added with a small streaming device.
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Apple TV and iPhone
Smooth and reliable, particularly on a wired connection.
Questions from Canadian viewers
Prices are listed in USD. With a Canadian card, your bank converts the amount at its own exchange rate and may add a small foreign transaction fee.
Ask us about the specific French-language channels you watch and we will check the current line-up before you order.
It can, if the connection is steady enough. Speed tests at the time you usually watch, and a free trial, tell you more than any promise could.
Message us on WhatsApp at any time. Conversations stay open and are answered in the order they arrive.
Test it where you live
Ask for a free trial and see how it runs on your connection, in your time zone.