What is IPTV?

TV on Internet Protocol (IPTV) provides television programming to home through a broadband connection using Internet protocols. It requires subscription and set-top box and offers key advantages over existing television cable and satellite technologies. IPTV is usually associated with other services such as video on request (Water), Over IP (VoIP) or digital phone and web access, jointly referred to as triple play .

because IPTV comes via telephone lines, telephone companies are in the main position to offer these services initially, but in the future it will offer technology in the future. IPTV promises more efficient streaming than current technologies, and therefore theoretically reduces prices to operators and subscribers. However, it also adds many benefits that can be played at market prices. According to one leading provider will also be easier to find favorite programs using a "own view". Even allows viewingImage in the image without the need for multiple tuners.

IPTV viewers will have full control over functionality such as rewinding, fast forward, pause, etc. Using a mobile phone or PDA, a subscriber could even use remote programming. For example, if the function of dinner runs longer than expected, one does not have to miss your favorite program. He can only call home and remotely set the IPTV box to record it.

However, the real advantage of IPTV is that it uses internet protocols to provide two -way communication for interactive TV. One application can be in gaming programs in which the audience is asked to participate in by helping the competitors to select among the answers. IPTV opens the door of people in real timekenges at home. Other applications would be the ability to turn on several events such as landing and watch it from dual angles simultaneously using bridgethe image in the picture.

One can also receive a web service notice while watching IPTV for things like incoming e -mail and instant messages. If it is wrapped in a digital phone, the caller ID could appear on the screen as telephone rings.

IPTV is growing on the international market, while providers in many countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, France, Spain, Ireland and the UK. It is also available in some markets in the United States.

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