IPTV using iLox

I’m trying to get away from Shaw services. I’ve been informed iLox throttles IPTV traffic resulting in an unacceptable level of buffering. I currently enjoy great streaming services like Acorn and Netflix with no buffering.

Is there anyone with actual experience? Does a VPN worsen the situation?

TIA SunFan

Yes, a VPN slows things down. Sometimes by as much as 75%. But you have iLox and a good speed, so you should see no buffering. Any reports that iLox throttles are just rumours from people who have no other explanation.

I am using Britbox on a Roku, along with all kinds of other streaming services on the Roku, through my ExpressVPN-modified Netgear router just like yours, and see no issues.

I have seen ads from other VPN services who insist that their services have no loss of speed using some special software techniques, including ExpressVPN, something called MediaStreamer. And they have special info on IPTV.

https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/mediastreamer-expressvpn-router-app/
https://www.expressvpn.com/vpn-service/iptv-vpn

I used to use Shaw, but now stream via a FS 4K and Android TV box. IPTV isn't necessary since everything is available without it. I don't find the lack of a listing an issue. Your opinion may differ. The irony is that I now obtain much more than Shaw could offer, and without the exorbitant cost.

Since IPTV means "Internet Protocol TV", and is not a "brand" of streaming, the fact is all streaming is IPTV. Therefore anything one gets on a Firestick or Android box or Roku or Chromecast... it is all IPTV.

ComputerGuy wrote:Since IPTV means "Internet Protocol TV", and is not a "brand" of streaming, the fact is all streaming is IPTV. Therefore anything one gets on a Firestick or Android box or Roku or Chromecast... it is all IPTV.

I was referring to an IPTV service, rather than the protocol itself.

As there are hundreds of services with IPTV in the name, I wasn't sure.

I've been using IPTV/ILOX for over a year. With a good IPTV provider, like onlineiptvpro, I get great results and almost never have any buffering. But at $25/mo. it is expensive - but at least it allows 4 connections at one location. I've had other services, such as SportzTV, that were a lot cheaper but were lousy with a lot of buffering and some channels that wouldn't load. You get what you pay for!

SunFan wrote:I’m trying to get away from Shaw services. I’ve been informed iLox throttles IPTV traffic resulting in an unacceptable level of buffering. I currently enjoy great streaming services like Acorn and Netflix with no buffering.

Is there anyone with actual experience? Does a VPN worsen the situation?

TIA SunFan

I have Ilox (100mbps plan).  I use ClearChoice IPTV without a VPN and it works just fine.  It uses the Akamai CDN (at least they say they do) and it is very reliable with little to no buffering.  I don't like their app so much, but hey, it gets the job done.  You can buy a 3 connection package for $25.00 a month.  It's not IP locked, so you could split the subscription with friends and pay as little as $8.33 per month.  

Here's the link:  Clear Choice

I forgot to add that contrary to the video above, there no longer is VOD content like Movies and TV shows. They were all taken down this week. So it's Live Channels only.

casi nada wrote:I forgot to add that contrary to the video above, there no longer is VOD content like Movies and TV shows.  They were all taken down this week.  So it's Live Channels only.

Hmmm my provider just replaced movies with old and new TV shows on Cinema HD V2. I also have clear choice and it works perfectly with ILOX.