What Is EPG & Catch-Up TV? IPTV Features Explained (2026)

IPTV providers throw around jargon — EPG, catch-up, VOD, anti-freeze. Here’s every feature explained in plain English, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

The EPG is your on-screen TV guide: a grid showing what’s on every channel now and for the next 7 days. A good provider ships accurate EPG data for Canadian channels (CBC, TSN, Sportsnet) — ours updates every 6 hours. Without EPG, you’re channel-surfing blind.

Catch-Up TV (Replay)

Missed last night’s game or episode? Catch-up lets you rewind a channel’s schedule and replay anything aired in the past 1–7 days — like a DVR you never had to set. Perfect for NHL games that finish after bedtime.

VOD (Video on Demand)

A built-in Netflix-style library. Our VOD catalogue has 120,000+ movies and series, updated weekly with new releases — included, not extra.

Multi-Connection

How many screens can stream at once. Our plans include 1–4 connections, so the kids can watch cartoons while you watch the game. Check plan details.

Anti-Freeze Technology

Marketing term for server-side stream stabilization: load balancing and backup feeds that kick in automatically so big events don’t buffer. Test it during a live game with our free trial.

Xtream Codes Login

The standard login format (server URL + username + password) that works in almost every IPTV app — Smarters, TiviMate, iPlayTV. One login, any device.

M3U Playlist

The older alternative: a single URL containing your full channel list. Useful for apps that don’t support Xtream login. We provide both formats free.

Feature Checklist Before You Buy

• ✅ 7-day EPG for Canadian channels
• ✅ Catch-up on major channels
• ✅ VOD included at no extra cost
• ✅ At least 2 connections
• ✅ Both Xtream & M3U access

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