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Cord-cutting in 2026: the complete beginner's guide

Everything a first-time cord-cutter needs to know to drop cable in 2026, without losing live TV or sports.

Cord-cutting just means replacing your cable package with internet-based services. Done right, you keep live TV and sports and pay a fraction of the price. Here's how to start.

1. Check your internet

You only need your existing broadband. Aim for ~25 Mbps per 4K stream. Keep your internet plan; drop only the TV package.

2. Pick how you'll watch

3. Keep your sports

This is where people get stuck. A full IPTV service like KanovaTV carries live sports and PPV that streaming apps charge extra for, including games that get blacked out in Canada.

4. Do the math

Cable runs $95-$147/month; four streaming apps average $69/month. One IPTV plan starts at $20/month for all of it.

5. Switch without missing a beat

Set up your new service before you cancel cable. Start a free 24-hour KanovaTV trial, install it on your TV (see the Setup Guide), and cancel cable once you're happy.

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