Trial
1 month
20 CAD
$20.00/month effective
- ✓ TSN 1-5 + Sportsnet all feeds
- ✓ EPG + 7-day catch-up
- ✓ PPV events free
- ✓ WhatsApp support
- ✓ No contract
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Telus Optik TV alternative — keep your Telus internet
Telus Optik TV is Telus's television service. On telus.com/en/tv/optik, Telus says Optik TV requires Telus internet, that new plans include a TELUS TV Digital Box, and that you can also watch with the TELUS TV+ app on phones, tablets, Apple TV and Fire TV. Households in British Columbia and Alberta often keep that internet and only want to compare the TV portion. IPTV Toronto Premium is a separate subscription: $20 CAD for 1 month, $35 for 3 months, $50 for 6 months, or $79 for 12 months ($6.58 per month on the yearly plan). There is no contract. A 24-hour trial is available if you want to try it before you pay. We do not restate Telus package prices here — those sit on Telus's own pages and change with the offer.
Quick answer
Is Telus Optik TV or IPTV Toronto Premium better?
Telus Optik TV is Telus's television service. On telus.com/en/tv/optik, Telus says Optik TV requires Telus internet, that new plans include a TELUS TV Digital Box, and that you can also watch with the TELUS TV+ app on phones, tablets, Apple TV and Fire TV. Households in British Columbia and Alberta often keep that internet and only want to compare the TV portion. IPTV Toronto Premium is a separate subscription: $20 CAD for 1 month, $35 for 3 months, $50 for 6 months, or $79 for 12 months ($6.58 per month on the yearly plan). There is no contract. A 24-hour trial is available if you want to try it before you pay. We do not restate Telus package prices here — those sit on Telus's own pages and change with the offer.
Telus Optik TV vs IPTV Toronto Premium
Side-by-side, neutral language. Sources: public pricing pages and our own testing.
| Feature | Telus Optik TV | IPTV Toronto Premium |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Telus television. Telus says it requires Telus internet | A separate IPTV subscription on the internet you already have |
| Price (CAD) | On Telus's current Optik TV pages. Not restated here | $20 (1 month), $35 (3 months), $50 (6 months), $79 (12 months) |
| Yearly plan, per month | Depends on the Telus offer you choose | $6.58 CAD — the 12-month plan is $79 |
| Contract | Some Telus offers are term bundles. Your agreement controls this | None |
| Hardware | New Optik TV plans include a TELUS TV Digital Box (Telus) | A device you already own |
| Other screens | TELUS TV+ app on phones, tablets, Apple TV and Fire TV (Telus) | Firestick, Smart TV, phone, tablet or computer |
| Canadian sports on our plans | Depends on the theme packs in your Optik package | TSN 1-5 and Sportsnet East, West, Ontario and Pacific |
| Catch-up | Telus describes recordings on the Digital Box; inclusion varies by package | 7-day catch-up, listed on every plan |
| Pay-per-view | Billed by Telus when an event is offered | PPV events included, listed on every plan |
| Try before you pay | Ask Telus whether a trial is offered on your account | 24-hour trial, no credit card |
| If you change your mind | Telus term and equipment-return rules apply to your account | 30-day money-back guarantee |
When to choose which
Real talk — both options fit different households.
Choose IPTV Toronto Premium when
- You want to keep Telus internet and look at the TV package on its own
- You want the price in writing: $20, $35, $50 or $79 CAD, with no contract
- You already have a Firestick, Smart TV, phone or computer to watch on
- You want a 24-hour trial before you decide to pay
Stick with Telus Optik TV when
- You want Optik TV, the TELUS TV Digital Box and the TELUS TV+ app on one Telus bill
- Your household prefers the theme packs and recordings included with your Optik package
- Your Telus agreement has time left on a term, and you would rather not look at an early-cancellation charge
Pricing — no contract, free trial first
Most users coming from Telus Optik TV start with the 1 year plan after the free trial.
Most popular
3 months
35 CAD
$11.67/month effective · Save $25 vs monthly
- ✓ Everything in Trial
- ✓ Save $25 vs monthly
- ✓ Priority WhatsApp support
- ✓ Guided Firestick setup
- ✓ 2 devices simultaneously
- ✓ TiviMate compatible
Best value
6 months
50 CAD
$8.33/month effective · Save $70 vs monthly
- ✓ Everything in 3 months
- ✓ Save $70 vs monthly
- ✓ Multi-screen (2 devices)
- ✓ Playlist login via WhatsApp
- ✓ 150,000+ VOD library
- ✓ Updates included
Most popular
1 year
79 CAD
$6.58/month effective · Save $161 vs monthly
- ✓ Everything included
- ✓ Only $6.58/month
- ✓ VIP WhatsApp support
- ✓ Best long-term value
- ✓ Unlimited VOD
- ✓ Save $161 vs monthly
🛡️ Every plan: 30-day money-back guarantee · free 24h trial first · no auto-billing, no contract
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