IPTV Terrebonne

Terrebonne sits on the North Shore, across the Rivière des Mille Îles from Laval, and its home internet map is just as simple as its neighbour’s. On the network-owner data, Vidéotron’s cable network and Bell’s fibre and DSL network are each mapped in every zone of the city, from Lachenaie to La Plaine. Here is what that means for streaming live TV, what Boom TV needs to play well, and how to test it on your own connection before you pay.

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Three sectors, one city since 2001

Today’s Terrebonne was formed in 2001, when Terrebonne, Lachenaie and La Plaine merged under the name Terrebonne. The three are now sectors of the city. Terrebonne is in the Lanaudière region and the Les Moulins regional county municipality. It is also home to the Île-des-Moulins historic complex, classified by the Government of Quebec as a historic site in 1973.

The 2021 census counted 119,944 residents, up from 111,575 in 2016.

What does the merger mean for your internet? Very little. The same main networks are mapped across all three sectors, so the differences that matter are at your address, not in your sector’s name.

Terrebonne’s internet runs on Vidéotron and Bell

If you’ve moved from Ontario, the cable company may surprise you. In the network-owner data, neither Rogers nor Cogeco owns a cable network in Terrebonne. An independent coverage map built from CRTC network-owner filings (the CRTC is Canada’s telecom regulator) splits the city into 18 zones and shows:

• Vidéotron as the only owner of a cable (coaxial) network, mapped in every zone.
• Bell fibre-to-the-home and DSL, both mapped in every zone.
• Smaller fibre owners in a few zones: Luciole Télécom in three, and Vidéotron and TelKel in one each.

Rogers shows up in that coverage map only for fixed wireless and mobile service. Resellers are left out, so the name on your bill may be selling service over Vidéotron’s or Bell’s lines.

These are shares of mapped zones, not homes. Check what technology serves your building.

Crossing the Mille Îles to Laval

If you’re moving between Laval and Terrebonne, the main networks don’t change. The same coverage map shows Laval with Vidéotron as the only cable owner and Bell fibre and DSL in every zone, the same pattern as Terrebonne.

Boom TV is an app on your TV device. Nothing is installed on the line, and nothing changes on your account with Vidéotron or Bell.

How much speed you actually need

Boom TV’s recommended speeds, per stream:

The network data lists cable at up to 1.5 Gbps and fibre at up to 8 Gbps, far above these figures. DSL is the one to test. Bell’s DSL is listed at anywhere from 5 to 100 Mbps depending on the line, so run a speed test in the evening before you count on it for 4K or for two TVs at once.

A 4K TV in the living room and an HD stream on a tablet upstairs need about 35 Mbps between them.

When it buffers, look inside the house first

• Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi, not 2.4 GHz. The 2.4 GHz band is slower and gets crowded in apartment buildings and rows of attached homes.
• Run an Ethernet cable to the main TV if you can. A wired connection takes Wi-Fi out of the picture.
• Get the router out of the basement or cabinet. Every floor and wall between it and the TV costs signal.
• Count everything else on the network. Video calls, game downloads and backups share the same connection as your TV.

Getting set up in Terrebonne

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 Vidéotron in Terrebonne?

Yes. Vidéotron owns Terrebonne’s cable network, 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.

Can I get Rogers cable in Terrebonne?

Not on the network-owner map. It lists Vidéotron as the only cable owner in Terrebonne, and Rogers only for fixed wireless and mobile service.

I live in Lachenaie (or La Plaine). Is anything different?

No. Both have been part of Terrebonne since 2001, and the same main networks are mapped across the city. What matters is the technology wired to your home.

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.