Where to get streams for IPTV Bussiness?

I see it as a very successfully business model for many on this forum. However, most of the providers are offering 10+k streams.
Question is simple: Where do you get them?

I have experience in setting up servers, panel, app, streams, buqets, epg, etc, but streams are tricky.

All quality stream suppliers are asking 2-3 USD per stream per month, which means that everyone who is starting needs 20k per month of investment for streams only, excluding servers, and it is not durable considering you have 0 clients.
Is there any more economical way to get streams?

thanks

vgahdmi123 said:

I see it as a very successfully business model for many on this forum. However, most of the providers are offering 10+k streams.
Question is simple: Where do you get them?

I have experience in setting up servers, panel, app, streams, buqets, epg, etc, but streams are tricky.

All quality stream suppliers are asking 2-3 USD per stream per month, which means that everyone who is starting needs 20k per month of investment for streams only, excluding servers, and it is not durable considering you have 0 clients.
Is there any more economical way to get streams?

thanks

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streams are usually the biggest headache cheap ones rarely stay reliable for long.

vgahdmi123 said:

I see it as a very successfully business model for many on this forum. However, most of the providers are offering 10+k streams.
Question is simple: Where do you get them?

I have experience in setting up servers, panel, app, streams, buqets, epg, etc, but streams are tricky.

All quality stream suppliers are asking 2-3 USD per stream per month, which means that everyone who is starting needs 20k per month of investment for streams only, excluding servers, and it is not durable considering you have 0 clients.
Is there any more economical way to get streams?

thanks

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If you're planning to build a long-term business, I'd focus on licensed content providers rather than trying to find the cheapest stream source. The initial cost may be higher, but it greatly reduces the risk of service interruptions and legal issues later on.

The biggest challenge for new IPTV businesses is usually not the server setup or panel—it's obtaining reliable content legally while keeping costs under control. It may be worth starting with a smaller licensed content package, validating demand, and then expanding as your customer base grows.

I'd also be interested to hear from members who have experience with licensed IPTV distribution, as that seems like the most sustainable approach in the long run.

very interesting statement @KamranKhatri, but I doubt anyone is doing it with licences