IPTV North Bay

North Bay is bigger than its downtown suggests. Since 1968 the city has included two former townships, and it now covers about 316 square kilometres of land, from the core between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake out to rural roads. North Bay had 52,662 people in the 2021 census. For live TV over the internet, where you live in the city decides what kind of line you have. Here’s how North Bay is wired, what Boom TV needs, and how to test it on your own connection first.

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A city between two lakes, enlarged in 1968

North Bay is the seat of Nipissing District. Its urban core sits between Lake Nipissing and the smaller Trout Lake. In January 1968, the City of North Bay amalgamated with West Ferris and Widdifield townships.

The city grew 2.2% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. The point for streaming is simple: an apartment near downtown and a house on the outskirts can be on completely different technology.

Who owns the wires in North Bay

An independent coverage map built from CRTC network-owner filings (the CRTC is Canada’s telecom regulator) splits North Bay into 25 zones:

• Cogeco is the only cable (coaxial) owner listed, mapped in 10 of the 25 zones.
• Bell fibre-to-the-home is mapped in 14 zones, and Bell’s older DSL in 20.
• Cogeco and Vianet fibre each appear in 2 zones.
• Fixed wireless is mapped widely, with several companies listed, and satellite is mapped in every zone.

These are shares of mapped zones, not homes, so check your own address.

A phone-company town

North Bay has long been home to a telecom carrier. A phone company headquartered in North Bay began in 1902 as the telecom division of a provincial transportation agency, and the province sold it to Bell in 2014. Today Bell is the largest fibre owner on the city’s map.

Whichever network reaches your home, Boom TV works the same. It’s an app you install and sign into, so nothing is installed on the line. Boom TV doesn’t change anything on your internet account.

How much speed you actually need

Boom TV’s recommended speeds, per stream:

For North Bay, that coverage map lists cable at up to 1.5 Gbps and fibre at up to 8 Gbps. DSL is listed at 5 to 100 Mbps, fixed wireless at 25 to 250 Mbps and satellite at 25 to 220 Mbps. Boom TV works on any home connection that meets the speeds above. Test it on your own line with the free trial.

Test where and when you watch: on the device in the TV room, in the evening. A 4K TV and an HD stream on a tablet need about 35 Mbps between them.

When a fast connection still buffers

Check inside the home first:

• Use the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, not 2.4 GHz.
• Run Ethernet to the main TV if you can.
• Keep the router out of basements and cabinets. Walls and floors cost signal.
• Count everyone on the network. Downloads and video calls share the same connection as your TV.
• Restart the streaming device now and then. Small sticks with limited memory run better after a fresh start.

Getting set up in North Bay

1. Start the free 24-hour trial. Test it in the evening, on the TV you actually use.
2. Install the app on your streaming stick, TV box, smart TV, phone, tablet or computer, and sign in with the details sent by email.
3. Connect over 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet and watch a full evening. If it plays cleanly, choose a plan on the plans page.

No technician, no new wiring and nothing to return.

Frequently asked questions

Does Boom TV work on Cogeco internet in North Bay?

Yes. Cogeco owns the cable network in North Bay, and Boom TV runs over it the same way it runs over Bell fibre or DSL. Boom TV doesn’t change anything on your internet account.

I’m outside the core on fixed wireless. Will it work?

Fixed wireless is listed at 25 to 250 Mbps on that coverage map, and evening speeds vary. Boom TV works on any home connection that meets the speeds above. Test it on your own line with the free trial.

Can I get fibre in North Bay?

Bell fibre is mapped in a little over half of the city’s zones, and Cogeco and Vianet fibre in a few. Check your own address.

What do I need for 4K?

About 25 Mbps per 4K stream, plus a device that supports 4K.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. It lasts 24 hours and is free. Start the trial or see the plans.