Cutting the cord in rural Canada
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The way Canadians watch television has changed dramatically. Today, you don't need traditional cable infrastructure to enjoy live TV, sports, movies, news, and entertainment.
Thanks to improved internet connectivity in rural and remote communities, households now have more viewing options than ever before. Some people choose individual streaming services, while others want a complete television experience that includes live channels, sports, local programming, and modern features such as Cloud DVR and Replay TV.
Xplore TV combines the flexibility of streaming with the familiar experience of television, delivering live TV, sports, movies, and local channels over your Xplore internet connection.
If you're exploring streaming-only options, read Xplore’s Guide to Steaming & Sports Streaming for a detailed look at the streaming services available in Canada and what they cost.
Whether you're looking to replace traditional cable entirely or simply want a more flexible entertainment setup, here are three steps to getting started.
Why Cord Cutters Are Choosing Xplore TV?
For many Canadians, completely replacing television with multiple streaming subscriptions can become expensive and complicated. Sports fans may need one service, movie lovers another, and families often require several subscriptions to access all the content they want.
Xplore TV brings popular channels, live sports, news, and entertainment together in one place while maintaining the flexibility of a streaming platform. Customers can watch on Smart TVs, streaming devices, smartphones, tablets, or through a web browser using the Xplore TV app.
Features include:
- Live TV channels
- TSN and Sportsnet packages
- Cloud DVR recording
- Restart TV
- Replay TV
- Out-of-home viewing
- Multiple simultaneous streams
- Optional Xplore TV Box for customers who prefer a traditional TV experience
1. Choose an Internet Connection That Supports Streaming
A reliable internet connection is the foundation of any modern entertainment experience. Whether you're streaming movies in HD, watching live sports, using cloud DVR, or connecting multiple devices throughout the home, fast and dependable internet makes all the difference.
With Xplore Fibre and 5G Fixed Wireless internet plans, rural Canadians can enjoy the speeds needed to stream TV, movies, sports, and on-demand content across multiple devices simultaneously. Before choosing a streaming or TV solution, make sure your internet plan matches the way your household watches content.
New to Xplore? Check out our available Internet packages in your area.
2. Choose the Entertainment Option That's Right for You
Enjoy Live TV with Xplore TV
Not everyone wants to manage multiple subscriptions, apps, and monthly bills. If live sports, local news, and television channels are important to your household, Xplore TV provides a complete television experience delivered through your internet connection.
Available to select Xplore Internet customers in Ontario (for now), Xplore TV includes live television, sports packages, local channels, Cloud DVR, Restart TV, Replay TV, and streaming on compatible devices throughout your home.
For many households, Xplore TV can offer the best of both worlds by combining the convenience of streaming with the channels and features people traditionally associate with television.
Stream Individual Services
Streaming services give viewers the flexibility to subscribe only to the content they want. Popular platforms offer movies, television shows, documentaries, family content, and sports programming, allowing households to build a customized entertainment lineup. For a detailed breakdown of streaming services available in Canada, including pricing, visit Xplore's Guide to Streaming and Guide to Sports Streaming.
Consider a Hybrid Approach
Cutting the cord doesn't have to mean giving up television altogether. Many Canadian households now use a combination of streaming services and live TV.
For example, some viewers use Xplore TV for live sports, local news, and television channels while subscribing to a small number of streaming services for exclusive original programming and on-demand content.
This approach provides access to a wide range of entertainment while reducing the need to switch between numerous subscriptions and services.
Some households choose to replace traditional television entirely with streaming services, while others prefer a combination of live TV and streaming. Whatever entertainment setup you choose, a reliable internet connection remains the foundation of a great viewing experience. With fast, dependable internet and whole-home WiFi solutions, Xplore helps power streaming across Smart TVs, streaming devices, computers, tablets, and mobile devices throughout your home.
3. Start Watching Your Way!
Today's entertainment options are designed to work on the devices you already own. Smart TVs, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, smartphones, tablets, and laptops make it easy to watch content wherever and whenever you choose.
Whether you choose streaming services, Xplore TV, or a combination of both, modern internet-connected entertainment gives you more flexibility and control over how and where you watch your favourite content.