Cutting the Cord in Canada: Is IPTV Worth It in 2026?
By Epix IPTV Team · Published · 3 min read
If you live in Canada, you probably know the routine. You sign up for a TV and internet bundle at a promo price, and a year later the bill has quietly climbed. Add a sports package, a box rental and a few fees, and it's not unusual to pay well over $100 a month. That's usually the moment people start looking at IPTV.
So is it worth switching? For a lot of households, yes. For some, not quite yet. Let's go through it honestly.
What changes when you switch from cable to IPTV
With cable, the signal comes through your provider's line into a box they rent you. With IPTV, the same kind of live channels come over your regular internet connection instead. You watch through an app on a Firestick, smart TV, phone or computer. The channels look the same; the delivery is what's different.
IPTV vs cable in Canada: a side-by-side look
| Typical cable package | Epix IPTV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Often $80 to $150 with fees | From about $4/month on a 24-month plan (USD) |
| Contract | Usually 1 to 2 years | None, prepaid |
| Equipment | Rented box per TV | Your own devices |
| Live channels | A few hundred | 27,000+ |
| Movies and series on demand | Limited or extra cost | 150,000+ |
| Watching away from home | Limited | Anywhere with internet |
Our prices are in US dollars, so the exact Canadian amount depends on the exchange rate. Even so, the gap is big. We broke down the general comparison in more detail in IPTV vs cable TV.
What Canadian viewers usually ask us
Will I still get Canadian channels?
Yes. Epix IPTV includes local and national channels for both Canada and the US, plus international channels in other languages. If there's a specific channel you can't live without, check it during the free trial before you pay for anything.
Does it work in French?
We have French-language channels in the lineup, and our support team answers in English and French on WhatsApp.
Is my internet fast enough?
Most Canadian broadband plans are more than enough. You want around 15 Mbps per HD stream and 25 Mbps per 4K stream. If you're in a rural area on a slower connection, test first, especially in the evening.
Who should probably keep cable (for now)
- If your internet is slow or has a low monthly data cap.
- If your cable is bundled so cheaply with internet that dropping it barely saves anything.
- If you only watch two or three local channels that an antenna would cover for free.
We'd rather tell you that now than have you switch and be disappointed.
How to make the switch without missing a game
- Don't cancel cable yet. Start the free trial while you still have it.
- Set up Epix IPTV on your main TV using the setup guide.
- Watch the channels you care about most, at the times you normally watch.
- If everything holds up, pick a plan and only then call your cable provider to cancel.
Choosing your Epix subscription
When you're ready to subscribe to Epix, the two choices are how many screens you need at once and how long you want the plan to run. Longer plans cost a lot less per month. If you're not sure, our guide on choosing an Epix subscription explains it in two minutes, and the pricing page lists every option.
The bottom line
For most Canadian households with decent internet, IPTV saves real money every month and gives you far more to watch. The only way to be sure it fits yours is to test it at home. Start the 24-hour free trial, give it a proper evening, and write your own Epix IPTV review in your head before you spend a cent.