IPTV in Six Simple Points
It Uses Your Internet
The picture travels over your broadband, just like Netflix or YouTube.
It Is Live TV
Unlike most streaming apps, IPTV gives you live channels as they are broadcast.
It Has a TV Guide
A programme guide shows what is on now and for the week ahead.
It Can Rewind
Catch-up lets you watch programmes from the last few days.
It Works on Many Screens
Firesticks, Smart TVs, phones, tablets and computers.
No Installation
No dish, no cables in the wall, no engineer visit.
How IPTV Compares
| IPTV | Freeview / aerial | Satellite / cable | Streaming apps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live channels | Yes | Yes, limited | Yes | Mostly no |
| Needs | Broadband | An aerial | Dish or cable | Broadband |
| Watch on phone | Yes | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Contract | None with us | None | Usually 18–24 months | Monthly |
What You Need at Home
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Broadband | About 15 Mbps per screen for HD, 25–40 Mbps for 4K |
| A device | Fire TV Stick, Smart TV, Android box, Apple TV, phone or computer |
| An app | Our free app, or a player such as TiviMate or IPTV Smarters |
| A subscription | The channels, sport and films the app plays |
Why It Matters When Choosing a Service
Because IPTV runs over the internet, your broadband and Wi-Fi affect the picture as much as the provider does. A stick next to the router will always do better than one two walls away.
It also means busy times matter. When everyone is watching the same football match, a provider needs enough capacity to cope — which is why testing on a Saturday afternoon is so useful.
IPTV technology is legal and widely used. You still need a TV Licence to watch live TV in the UK, however it reaches your screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
All plans and prices are on one page
Every subscription length, connection count and price is listed together on our pricing page — from £10 for a single month up to £75, with the cheapest working out at £3.75/month on a 12-month plan. Nothing on this page overrides it.
The Easiest Way to Understand It: Try It
Six hours of live TV, sport and films on your own TV. No card needed.