Commercial disclosure: LoopMint publishes this blog and also sells viewing plans. Our provider reviews are therefore written from a business with an interest in this market. Each review will state any referral, affiliate, supplier or other commercial relationship we know about. We will not call a review independent when it is not.
We have not published a rating for any named provider yet. This page sets out the checks a future review must pass. It does not certify any service or claim that a particular channel, event or film is licensed for a country.
1. Record what we actually tested
Every provider review should identify the website reviewed, the date, the country from which the service was tested, the device and player used, the internet connection, and whether the test used a free trial or paid plan. Screenshots or short recordings should show the features discussed, with private account details hidden. A marketing page alone is not a hands-on test.
We will mark information as observed, stated by the provider, or not verified. If we cannot activate or use a service, we may describe its public website, but will not score its playback or customer support as though we had tested them.
2. Check country and content claims
Availability may differ across the UK, Ireland and United States. We will ask the provider which countries it serves and which categories are available in the tested location. We will not use broadcaster, league, film or platform logos as proof of access. If a provider makes a rights or licensing claim, we will distinguish its statement from evidence we have independently checked.
A review should also explain whether the offer is live channels, on-demand viewing, a player app, or a combination. An IPTV label alone does not establish which content is available in a country. These can be separate products with separate fees and responsibilities.
3. Test the customer experience
We will record the steps to sign up, receive credentials, install a player and start viewing. During a reasonable test window, we will check navigation, start time, picture and sound, programme information, subtitles where offered and reliability at the time a customer is likely to watch. We will describe the viewing conditions and the limits of our test.
Device support will be described by exact model or operating system where possible. A general statement such as “works on every smart TV” will not be repeated as fact without testing.
4. Read pricing and support terms
We will compare the displayed total price with what a customer is asked to pay. Reviews should state the plan duration, simultaneous screen limit, renewal method, trial terms, refund terms if supplied, and any separate app costs. We will contact support with a practical question and describe the answer received, including the time and channel used. A fast reply is useful, but the quality of the answer matters too.
5. Publish limits and corrections
A review will include strengths, drawbacks, and questions still open. We will date substantive updates and correct factual mistakes when reliable evidence changes. We will not fill gaps with invented customer testimonials, fabricated measurements or copied provider descriptions. Recommendations, if any, will explain who a service may suit and why, based on the test.
What comes next
Until named services have been tested, use the 12-point live TV service checklist to evaluate a provider yourself. You can also read our 24-hour trial guide for an on-device test plan.