Cutting the cord means cancelling your cable or satellite TV and watching through the internet instead. It is one of the few household bills you can shrink in an afternoon. This guide walks through why people do it, what you need and how to switch with no gap in your viewing.
Why switch from cable?
- Cost. Cable packages bundle channels you never watch, plus box rentals and fees.
- Flexibility. Cable stays in one room. Internet TV follows you to the bedroom, the cottage or a trip.
- Choice. You pick the app and the screens instead of the package the provider defines.
- No contract. Most internet TV plans can be stopped when you want.
What you need to cut the cord
| Item | What to get |
|---|---|
| Internet | About 10 Mbps per HD screen; 25 Mbps for 4K. The CRTC publishes information on Canadian broadband |
| A device | A Fire TV Stick or a recent smart TV: device guide |
| A service | An IPTV subscription or licensed streaming apps: compare the options |
How to switch in four steps
- Test first. Start the free 24-hour trial. It needs no credit card, just your WhatsApp or email so we can send the login.
- Set up one TV. Install the app and follow the beginner guide. It takes about ten minutes.
- Watch a live game and a movie on your own internet to see that it runs well.
- Only then cancel cable. Keep the old service until the new one has proven itself for a week or two.
What you get with IPTVMaple
- Live channels, sports and an on-demand library of movies and series in one app.
- 4K streams where the source offers them.
- Plans of 1, 6 or 12 months: compare prices.
- Support by WhatsApp and email at [email protected].
Trust and guarantee
Every paid plan comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee (read the policy). The service is an independent IPTV provider, so please read is IPTV legal in Canada? before you subscribe. Prices are in US dollars, and your bank converts from Canadian dollars.
Common questions when cutting the cord
Will I lose my local channels? See your area on the IPTV by city page. What about my DVR? Some player apps record, for example TiviMate Premium. Can the whole family watch at once? Choose a plan with enough screens: the price table shows the cost per screen.
Ready to try it? Start the free trial or read the buyer’s guide first.
