For US households
IPTV in the USA with Sonix
Thinking of replacing cable or satellite with a streaming TV service? Sonix gives US households live channels, sports and an on-demand library through the TV or stick they already own, with prices in dollars and no installation appointment.
Cutting the cord
A five-step checklist before you cancel cable
Switching goes smoothly when you check a few things first. Do these in order and keep your old service until step 4 is done.
List what you watch
Write down the channels and games you would miss. That is your test list.
Check your internet
Run a speed test next to the TV: a steady 10–15 Mbps per HD screen.
Check your device
Smart TV, Fire TV, Google TV or Apple TV. Send us the model.
Test at prime time
Ask for a test line and watch your list on a busy evening.
Then switch
Choose a plan and cancel the old service, keeping its return instructions handy.
Data caps
Does your internet plan have a monthly data cap?
Some US internet providers limit how much data you can use each month, or charge for going over. Streaming TV uses more data than browsing, so it is worth a quick check on your bill or your provider’s app.
| HD viewing per day | Approx. data per month |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | about 180 GB |
| 4 hours | about 360 GB |
| 6 hours | about 540 GB |
Based on roughly 3 GB per hour of HD. Actual use varies by channel and app.
Four time zones (and two more)
Support hours across the US
Support hours on this site are listed in Eastern Time. Subtract 1 hour for Central, 2 for Mountain, 3 for Pacific, 4 for Alaska and 5 or 6 for Hawaii, depending on the season.
Replies in the order messages arrive
Arizona (outside the Navajo Nation) does not change its clocks, so in summer it matches Pacific Time.
Around the house
Living room, bedroom, kitchen, phone
Most US homes have more than one screen. Sonix installs on each of them; the only limit is how many watch at the same moment.
- Ask us about watching on more than one screen at once.
- Put the main TV on a cable connection and let smaller screens use Wi-Fi.
- A Fire TV Stick or Google TV device turns an older bedroom TV into a smart TV.
US questions
Watching in the US
Do I need a cable box or antenna?
No. Sonix streams over your home internet to a player app. You can keep an antenna for local broadcast channels if you like; the two work side by side.
Will my internet provider slow down streaming?
Some providers manage traffic at busy times. If you see buffering only in the evening, send us a speed test from that time and we will help you find the cause.
Are there taxes on top of the price?
The plan price shown is what we charge. We confirm the total in writing before you pay.
Can I watch while traveling in another state?
Yes, on a phone, tablet or laptop with a player app and a good connection. Hotel Wi-Fi can be slow, so test before the game.
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Ready to test before you cut the cord?
Ask for a test line, watch your list on a busy evening, then decide. Keep your old service until you are sure.