What's in the channel line-up
A tour of the IPTVSMART line-up for Canadian subscribers — the categories, roughly how many channels sit in each, and how to check for the ones you care about.
Every IPTVSMART plan carries the same full line-up — around 35,000+ live channels plus a 187,000+ title on-demand library. There are no channel packs to add. What follows is how that breaks down, and how to confirm the specific channels you watch are included before you pay.
What counts as a "channel" on IPTV?
IPTV line-ups count every feed separately. The same network can appear in SD, HD, FHD and 4K versions, as a backup feed, and as regional variants, such as East and West feeds or each team's regional sports channel. That's how totals reach the tens of thousands.
It's also genuinely useful: if one feed drops during a game, another version of the same channel is a click away. When you compare providers, look for the channels you watch rather than the headline total.
Line-up by category
| Category | Roughly | What's in it |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian networks | 400+ | National broadcasters, provincial and specialty channels, 24-hour news, weather, legislative and community channels |
| Sports | 1,500+ | National sports networks, regional feeds, league channels, out-of-market packages, PPV events — see the sports page |
| Entertainment & lifestyle | 5,000+ | Drama, comedy, reality, food, home, travel, lifestyle |
| Movies | 3,000+ | 24-hour movie channels by genre and era, plus premium film channels |
| Kids & family | 700+ | Dedicated children's channels and a family-safe on-demand row |
| News & documentary | 1,200+ | Canadian and world news, business channels, factual and history programming |
| Music | 600+ | Music-video and audio channels by genre |
| French-language | 700+ | Québec and international French networks — see the French TV page |
| International | 22,000+ | 100+ countries in original languages — see the international page |
Numbers are approximate and change as sources are added and removed. Treat them as a sense of scale, not a contract.
Local and regional Canadian channels
Where sources provide them, regional stations of the national networks are included alongside the national feeds, so you can often watch the local news from another city. That's handy if you've moved provinces and still want home-town coverage. Because local stations come and go more than national ones, check yours during the trial.
How IPTV channels compare with cable
| IPTVSMART | Typical cable or satellite | |
|---|---|---|
| Line-up | One full line-up on every plan | Tiers and theme packs, premium channels extra |
| Channel count | 35,000+, counting every feed | Roughly 150–300 |
| International | Programming from 100+ countries included | Mostly paid add-ons |
| Local channels | Regional stations where sources provide them, from any city | Your own region's stations |
| On demand | 187,000+ titles included | Rentals billed per title |
The trade-off is certainty: a cable package lists exactly which channels you get, while an IPTV line-up changes as sources change. That's why the trial matters.
Picture quality
- 4K / UHD where the broadcaster provides a 4K feed — most common on flagship sports and premium film channels.
- Full HD (1080p) on the large majority of mainstream channels.
- Adaptive HD everywhere else: the stream automatically steps between quality levels to match your connection so live sports don't stall.
You don't choose a quality setting. The app negotiates the best your connection can sustain, per channel, in real time.
On-demand
Alongside live TV, the on-demand library holds around 187,000 movies and full series box sets, refreshed weekly, with resume-anywhere playback. New releases appear as they become available; older titles rotate.
Can't find a title? Send support the name of the movie or series on WhatsApp, Telegram or email, and we'll look into adding it.
How to check for a specific channel
Channel availability shifts over time, so the honest answer is: check during the free trial.
- Start the 24-hour free trial — full catalogue, one device, no card.
- Open the electronic programme guide and use the search or the category filters.
- Confirm your must-watch channels — a home team's sports feed, a French network, a specific international channel — are present and playing smoothly.
- If something you need isn't there, tell us on WhatsApp before the trial ends; we can often confirm whether it's a temporary source issue or genuinely not carried.
What we don't promise
We don't guarantee any single channel, sporting event, 4K feed or on-demand title will be available at a given moment. Sources change, feeds go down and come back, and rights vary by region. The line-up is large and well-maintained, but it's a moving target — which is exactly why the trial exists.
Common questions
How many channels does IPTVSMART have?
Around 35,000+ live channels, counting every feed separately (HD, FHD, 4K, backup and regional versions), plus 187,000+ movies and series on demand. Every plan carries the same full line-up.
Are Canadian channels included?
Yes. National broadcasters, provincial and specialty channels, 24-hour news, sports networks and French-language channels from Québec are all part of the standard line-up on every plan.
Does IPTV include local channels?
Often, yes. Where sources provide them, regional stations of the national networks are included, so you can watch the local news from your city, or from another one. Check your local station during the free trial.
Can I watch international channels?
Yes. Programming from more than 100 countries is included in original languages, from Arabic, South Asian and Filipino channels to Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Caribbean ones.
Can I see the full channel list before I subscribe?
The best way is the 24-hour free trial: you get the full line-up and can search the guide for the channels you care about. You can also message support to ask about a specific channel.
Can I request a movie or series?
Yes. Send support the title on WhatsApp, Telegram or email and we'll look into adding it to the on-demand library. We can't promise every title, but asking is the quickest way to get one added.
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