IPTV Ireland is a simple idea: television that reaches your home through your broadband instead of a dish or a cable. If you have used a streaming app, you already know the feeling. This guide explains how it works, what you need and what to check before you start.
What IPTV Ireland Means in Plain English
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol television. Programmes are sent over the internet and played by an app on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Nothing is fixed to the outside of the house and nobody has to call out to install it.
With IPTV Ireland you get live channels, a programme guide and an on-demand library in one place. You choose how long you want the service for, and that is the only real decision you have to make.
What You Need to Start With IPTV Ireland
- A broadband connection. Fibre, cable or a good fixed wireless line will all do the job.
- A device. A smart TV, a streaming stick, a phone, a tablet or a laptop.
- A plan. One, three, six or twelve months, paid once with no contract.
That is the whole list. Most homes already have the first two.
How Much Broadband Does IPTV Ireland Need?
As a rule of thumb, allow about 10 Mbps for an HD stream and about 25 Mbps for 4K, for each screen that is watching at the same time. You can check your line in a minute with a free tool such as Speedtest. Run it in the evening, when the house is busiest, because that is when you will be watching.
If the result is close to the limit, connect your main television with an Ethernet cable. A wired connection is steadier than Wi-Fi and often makes more difference than a faster package.
Which Devices Work?
The service runs through player apps, so it is not tied to one brand of television.
- Smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Android TV makers
- Amazon Fire TV Sticks, which turn an older television into a streaming screen
- Android boxes and MAG boxes
- Android phones, iPhones and iPads
- Windows and Mac computers
Not sure about yours? Send us the model on WhatsApp and we will tell you which app to use.
Is IPTV Legal in Ireland?
The technology is legal. It is simply a way of delivering television. What matters is that a provider has the right to distribute the content it offers, so it is worth reading a provider’s terms before you pay. Ours are set out in plain English in our Terms & Conditions.
One more point that people often miss: a household with a television set needs a TV licence however it watches. The licence is separate from any plan you buy.
IPTV Ireland Compared With Satellite and Cable
Traditional pay TV usually comes with equipment, a contract and a monthly bill. Streaming television changes all three.
- Installation: you download an app and log in.
- Contract: there is none. You pay once for the period you choose.
- Where you watch: on any supported screen in the house, not only the one beside the box.
- Cost: from €14.99 for one month to €49.99 for a full year.
Questions First-Time Viewers Ask
Do I need a new television?
Usually not. If your set is not a smart TV, a streaming stick in the HDMI port is enough.
Does the plan renew by itself?
No. Each plan is a single payment for a fixed period. When it ends, you decide whether to carry on.
What if I do not like it?
You have 7 days from activation to ask for your money back, for any reason.
How to Get Started
Pick a length on our Subscription page, tap the order button and send the WhatsApp message that is already written for you. Once payment is confirmed we send your login details with a short setup guide. Enter them in the app and start watching.
Would you rather ask something first? Our Contact page has every way to reach us.
Tell us your device and we will help you choose a plan and set it up.