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IPTV: The Technology of the Future
IPTV – an Introduction
A new technology based on internet protocol, proffering end-users total control and high entertainment value, is the need of the changing technological scenario. IPTV, to a large extent, fits the bill, as it comprises a host of applications centred on IP, user choice and rich content.
Many attempts have been made to devise a “killer application” for the broadband network. Over the last decade, the ascent in the popularity of satellite service the growth in digital cable and the emergence of HDTV have all left their marks on the TV scenario, but none were considered adequate enough to fit the bill of a “killer application”. A value added application with high average revenue per user seemed to be necessity of the hour, and it was essential for this new application to be based on internet protocol (IP) to give the end user full control and high entertainment value.
Difference between IPTV and Internet TV
There is very little difference between IPTV and Internet TV. IPTV refers to a closed proprietary TV system. It Is somewhat akin to today’s cable TV. The content of IPTV is sent over secure IP channels, which can be controlled.
Internet TV, on the other hand, is an open and evolving framework, to which small and medium sized video producers contribute. One can select from a list of content that is available. It is an open setup and anyone having an internet connection can access the data.
