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What is IPTV
IPTV delivers television programs to households via a broadband connection using internet protocols. Since it is in digital format, all analogue TVs require an IPTV set-top box (STB). IPTV is clubbed with other services like video on demand (VoD), voice over IP (VOIP) or digital phone and web access, collectively referred to as triple play. Triple play implies high speed internet and television/telephone service over a single broadband connection. With wireless, it is called quadruple play and grouped services (triple and quadruple) are called multi-play. Accordingly, IPTV comprises TV series provided over network, controlled by service operators such as telecom, cable or internet service providers.
IPTV vs DTH, digital.cable TV
A common question is being often asked:does IPTV score over digital TV, cable TV and DTH? It will not be appropriate to compare IPTV with other modes of broadcast. IPTV as a service will further augment what is available on DTH and other traditional forms. Thus IPTV will complement them and to compete with them.
