What is IPTV
What:
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) describes a system where television content is digitally delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure, which may include delivery by a broadband connection. For residential users, this type of service is often provided in conjunction with Video on Demand and may be part of combined Internet services such as Web access and VoIP, where it may then be called Triple Play, and is typically supplied by a broadband operator using a single infrastructure. If in addition to the three services (voice, video and data), mobility is also offered, it is called a Quad Play.
Types:
Residential IPTV has two major architecture forms: free and fee based. As of June 2006, there are over 1,300 free IPTV channels available. This sector is growing rapidly and major television broadcasters worldwide are transmitting their broadcast signal over the Internet. These free IPTV channels require only an Internet connection and an Internet enabled device such as a personal computer, iPod, HDTV connected to a computer or even a 3G cell phone to watch the IPTV broadcasts.
Because IPTV uses standard networking protocols, it promises lower costs for operators and lower prices for users. Using set-top boxes with broadband Internet connections, video can be streamed to households more efficiently than current coaxial cable. ISPs are upgrading their networks to bring higher speeds and to allow multiple High Definition TV channels.
Methods of Interaction:
IPTV provides two-way capabilities, lacked by traditional TV distribution technologies. Interactive television allows for data to be sent back to the TV service provider, which can be used in many ways - such as altering what you are watching (eg: switching camera angles or changing commentators on a sporting event), requesting more information (eg: interactive news, or advertising), or for statistics.
Source: www.wikipedia.org
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) describes a system where television content is digitally delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure, which may include delivery by a broadband connection. For residential users, this type of service is often provided in conjunction with Video on Demand and may be part of combined Internet services such as Web access and VoIP, where it may then be called Triple Play, and is typically supplied by a broadband operator using a single infrastructure. If in addition to the three services (voice, video and data), mobility is also offered, it is called a Quad Play.
Types:
Residential IPTV has two major architecture forms: free and fee based. As of June 2006, there are over 1,300 free IPTV channels available. This sector is growing rapidly and major television broadcasters worldwide are transmitting their broadcast signal over the Internet. These free IPTV channels require only an Internet connection and an Internet enabled device such as a personal computer, iPod, HDTV connected to a computer or even a 3G cell phone to watch the IPTV broadcasts.
Because IPTV uses standard networking protocols, it promises lower costs for operators and lower prices for users. Using set-top boxes with broadband Internet connections, video can be streamed to households more efficiently than current coaxial cable. ISPs are upgrading their networks to bring higher speeds and to allow multiple High Definition TV channels.
Methods of Interaction:
IPTV provides two-way capabilities, lacked by traditional TV distribution technologies. Interactive television allows for data to be sent back to the TV service provider, which can be used in many ways - such as altering what you are watching (eg: switching camera angles or changing commentators on a sporting event), requesting more information (eg: interactive news, or advertising), or for statistics.
Source: www.wikipedia.org
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