IPTV service explained in plain English
An IPTV service delivers live TV channels, sport and on-demand films and series over your internet connection instead of a dish, aerial or cable. You get a login, enter it in a player app on a Firestick, Smart TV, Apple TV, phone or PC, and the channels and TV guide load. Streamelio’s IPTV service includes 35,000+ live channels and 120,000+ on-demand titles in HD and 4K, from £10, with no contract.
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What you need for an IPTV service
Broadband
About 25 Mbps for HD and 35 Mbps for 4K per screen. Fibre, cable or 5G home internet all work.
A device
Firestick, Android TV or Google TV box, Apple TV, Samsung or LG Smart TV, phone, tablet or PC.
A player app
IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, GSE or a similar player that accepts Xtream Codes or M3U.
A subscription
Login details from your provider. Ours arrive in about 15 minutes.
What an IPTV service includes
| Part | What it is | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Live channels | National, local, news, entertainment and international channels streamed live | Replaces a cable or satellite package |
| Sports | Football, NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, F1, boxing and more on the sports channels | Most people subscribe for live sport |
| Video on demand (VOD) | A library of films and series you can start at any time | Box sets without extra subscriptions |
| EPG | Electronic programme guide showing what is on now and next | Find a match or show days ahead |
| Catch-up | Replay recent programmes on supported channels | Watch what you missed |
| Login | Xtream Codes details or an M3U playlist link | Works in most IPTV player apps |
IPTV service vs streaming apps
Streaming apps such as Netflix are on-demand only: you choose a title and press play. An IPTV service is built around live, scheduled channels with a TV guide, the way cable and satellite work, and usually adds an on-demand library on top.
Because an IPTV service runs over your internet connection, quality depends on your broadband and Wi-Fi as much as on the provider. A wired connection or strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi removes most buffering.
IPTV is a delivery technology and is legal in itself. What matters is whether the service has the rights to the channels it carries, so check a provider before you pay.
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 £105, with the cheapest working out at £3.75/month on a 12-month plan. Nothing on this page overrides it.
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