IPTV Saint-Hyacinthe

Saint-Hyacinthe’s internet map differs from those of nearby Granby and Beloeil. In Granby and Beloeil, the cable network belongs to Vidéotron. In Saint-Hyacinthe, it belongs to Cogeco, and five different companies own fibre here, including one headquartered in the city. Here is who runs the lines, what streaming live TV needs, and how to test Boom TV on your own connection before you pay.

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Six municipalities, one city since 2001

Saint-Hyacinthe sits on the Yamaska River, east of Montreal, in the Les Maskoutains regional county municipality of Montérégie. On 27 December 2001, as part of Quebec’s municipal reorganization, the city amalgamated with five neighbours: Sainte-Rosalie, Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin, Sainte-Rosalie Parish, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur and Notre-Dame-de-Saint-Hyacinthe.

The 2021 census counted 57,239 residents, up 2.9% from 2016. The merged city takes in former villages and parishes as well as the older centre, so what reaches one street isn’t always what reaches the next.

In Saint-Hyacinthe, cable means Cogeco

An independent coverage map built from CRTC network-owner filings (the CRTC is Canada’s telecom regulator) splits Saint-Hyacinthe into 16 zones:

• Cogeco is the only owner of a cable (coaxial) network, mapped in three quarters of zones.
• Vidéotron doesn’t appear for cable at all. It is listed only for mobile and a business network.
• DSL is mapped in three quarters of zones too, from Bell, Télébec and Sogetel.

Compare that with Granby and Beloeil, where the same map shows Vidéotron as the only cable owner, in every zone. If you’ve just moved from either, expect a different cable company.

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

Five fibre owners

Fibre is where Saint-Hyacinthe stands out. That coverage map lists fibre-to-the-home in every zone, from five owners:

• Maskatel, headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, is mapped in about 94% of zones.
• Cooptel, a telecommunications co-operative based in Valcourt, is mapped in about 88%.
• Cogeco fibre and Bell fibre are each mapped in about 56%.
• Sogetel is mapped in about 31%.

In all, the map lists 15 network operators across every technology, including nine fixed wireless owners and satellite. More choice also means more to compare, so ask each provider what technology reaches your address.

Whichever you pick, Boom TV is an app. 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:

That coverage map lists cable at up to 1.5 Gbps and fibre at up to 8 Gbps, far above these figures. DSL is listed at 5 to 100 Mbps depending on the line, so on DSL, test in the evening before you rely on it for 4K or several screens.

If the speed test is fine but the picture stutters, the cause is often inside the home:

• Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi, not 2.4 GHz.
• Plug the main TV in with Ethernet if you can. A wired connection takes Wi-Fi out of the picture.
• Move the router out of the basement, or add a mesh point for upstairs TVs.
• Test in the evening, when everyone at home is online.

Getting set up in Saint-Hyacinthe

1. Start the free 24-hour trial. Run 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 no change to your internet account.

Frequently asked questions

Does Boom TV work on Cogeco in Saint-Hyacinthe?

Yes. Cogeco owns the cable network mapped in Saint-Hyacinthe, and Boom TV runs over Cogeco cable or fibre the same way it runs over Maskatel, Cooptel, Bell or Sogetel. Boom TV doesn’t change anything on your internet account.

Can I get Vidéotron cable in Saint-Hyacinthe?

Not on the network-owner map. Cogeco is the only cable owner listed for the city. Vidéotron appears only for mobile and a business network.

I moved from Granby. Why is my cable company different?

On the network-owner map, Vidéotron is the only cable owner in Granby, while Cogeco is the only one in Saint-Hyacinthe. Boom TV works the same on either.

Does it work on Maskatel fibre?

Yes. Boom TV works over any reliable home connection, and fibre is listed at speeds far above what live TV needs.

What speed do I need for 4K?

About 25 Mbps per 4K stream and about 10 Mbps per HD stream. Add them together for each screen in use at the same time.

Can I try it before paying?

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