- CTV (The Canadian TV Network): This is Canada’s largest private television network, offering popular shows, news, and live sports. They have a streaming service and app that is geographically restricted to Canada only.
- Connected TV (CTV): This is a general industry term for any television setup that connects to the internet to stream content. This includes Smart TVs and regular TVs connected to devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, or a gaming console.
Based on your request for a “subscription,” it is highly likely you are referring to the Canadian CTV streaming service. Please be aware that this service is not available in India.
If you are simply asking how to set up subscriptions for streaming services on your Connected TV (like a Smart TV), you would do so by downloading apps like Hotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video from your TV’s app store and subscribing to them directly.
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How to Set Up the Canadian CTV Service from India
Since the CTV streaming service is blocked outside of Canada, you will need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access it from Ghaziabad. A VPN masks your Indian location and makes it appear as if you are Browse from Canada.
Disclaimer: Using a VPN to access geo-restricted content may violate the terms of service of CTV. Please proceed with this understanding.
Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up and accessing the CTV service:
Step 1: Choose and Subscribe to a VPN Service
You need a reliable VPN with servers in Canada that are fast enough for streaming. Some well-regarded options include:
- NordVPN
- ExpressVPN
- Surfshark
Visit their website, choose a subscription plan, and create an account.
Step 2: Install the VPN on Your Device
Download and install the VPN app on the device you plan to use for watching. This could be your computer, smartphone, or a streaming device like an Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Step 3: Connect to a Canadian Server
Open the VPN app, log in, and from the list of available countries, select Canada. The app will confirm once you are connected to a Canadian server. Your internet traffic will now appear to be coming from Canada.
Step 4: Create a Free CTV Account
With your VPN active and connected to Canada, follow these steps:
- Open your web browser and go to the official CTV website: ctv.ca/activate.
- In the top right corner, click on “Sign In” and then look for an option to “Create Account”. This is for a basic Bell Media Account (Bell Media owns CTV).
- Fill in the required details. You may need to use a Canadian postal code, which you can find with a quick internet search (e.g., “Toronto postal code”).
- Once registered, you can watch a large library of free content, including “CTV Throwback” titles, movies, and the most recent episodes of many current shows.
Step 5: Accessing the Full Library (Optional)
To unlock all live channels and the complete on-demand library, CTV requires you to sign in with a Canadian cable or satellite TV provider. As a user in India, you will not have these credentials. The free account created in Step 4 will be the maximum level of access you can achieve.
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How to Watch on Your Television
The easiest way to watch on your TV is to use a streaming device that supports VPN apps directly, like an Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Chromecast with Google TV.
- Install your chosen VPN app on the Fire Stick/Google TV.
- Connect to a Canadian server.
- Download the CTV app from that device’s app store.
- Sign in with the free account you created.
Now you can stream CTV’s available content directly on your television.
