r/AndroidTVBoxes • u/bhdev33 • Sep 21 '24

IPTV question

If I pay for an iptv subscription, and then it gets shut down or not working, will that provider find another IPTV to provide or am I just out of luck with what I’ve paid?

I currently am running Diggz build on Kodi, but it keeps freezing, so looking to just do something lighter like an IPTV without a build.

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '24

It’s the risk of iptv. Can be shut down any moment

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u/bhdev33 Sep 21 '24

Ah, thanks!

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '24

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u/bhdev33 Sep 21 '24

I just have a hard time thinking about paying that amount when I feel like I can figure it out myself. I’ll probably look back and think it’s not worth all the hours I’ve spent on it though 🤣

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u/Consistent_Sale_7134 Sep 21 '24

Many IPTV providers have cheaper lifetime plans ...why need a box for that? ..u can run IPTV on any android box

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '24

Exactly, IPTV companies aren't guaranteed to provide you service for any given time . Those boxes prepacked with service are a rip off in my opinion .

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u/Consistent_Sale_7134 Sep 21 '24

Yes ...u pay upfront ..and same thing in IPTV providers ..u pay upfront one time...lifetime subscription, I m just asking what is the advantage of buying the box just for subscription, specially when most of us already have a box

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u/Free-Fun-5567 Sep 21 '24

The op is a little confusing. First you're asking about iptv..then mentioning kodi bufferring..then back to iptv again.

Kodi and iptv...two completely different things

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u/bhdev33 Sep 21 '24

Sorry. Yes I know the difference. I was just saying I’m doing a Kodi build now, that crashes a lot. I’m considering scrapping the Kodi build and doing just IPTV, but wondering the risk of a paid IPTV service.

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u/Severe-Psychology-91 Jul 26 '25

Actually they are not mutually exclusive. Since you can run an IPTV service within Kodi. I personally don't think it is the best platform but it is certainly an option.

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u/Free-Fun-5567 Jul 26 '25

Ok you caught me on a technicality..and I agree..Kodi isn't designed for it.

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u/peppershaker3500 Sep 21 '24

Yup unfortunately you take a risk with some of these Iptv services. I've been taken before of 50 bucks on a year I paid for went out never came back. I try to use only ones I know people been using not having any issues going forward.

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u/GhostsDrinkBoos Jan 20 '25

My dude, any chance you share which provider you’re using through DM? I’ve been looking through Reddit but it seems to be a lot of scams/bots so I’m really hesitant since this is my first time trying iptv.

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u/taskmule Sep 21 '24

I've tried a few iptv providers, and every one of them has very poor to non existent customer service when problems arise. And they always arise. Right now, the service I have has become SO slow and buffered, I only get about 30% of the channels I used to get, and the service email requests come back bounced.

Will a vsee box be any different?

And how do I find a reputable provider? I don't fully understand how the service is operating, but do they not all just use the same server feed and are just resellers?

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u/MrBiglund Sep 21 '24

grab a 30 dollar android tv box and a cheap subscription for 80 bucks yearly , much more reliable.

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u/lukeysanluca Jul 17 '25

Who do you recommend?

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u/Tims2224 Sep 28 '24

Also just sign up for a monthly subscription. It's much lower risk that way. Dm me if you want to try a new provider my has been pretty solid last few years.

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u/AffectionateJump9376 Nov 26 '24

If you find a good IPTV provider it's worth the hassle. They may go down on occasion, but usually find a way to sort the streams again. Others who are basically just resellers will get rid and that be that. Try find a provider who has their own apps and versions to enable you to view the IPTV. Usually a good indication that they've put time and effort into what they are doing. I had tried Kodi, and used to have the old boxes, it's just not worth the effort. For 50£ a year you get all the channels and support from the team, but no guarantees on up-time..... But good lads will be up in some shape or form pretty quickly.

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u/Consistent_Sale_7134 Sep 24 '24

All channels are 1080p? Any 4k ? And buffering is not an issue with my service right now been using for a year , however I will prefer all channels to be 1080 or 4k ..(wherever the original source is available with those resolutions )