The popularization of Internet Protocol television (IPTV) in the past decade has seen a rise in its use owing to its advantages of availability, affordability, and efficiency. However, most people are not aware that IP TV is considered undervalued because it is not given enough attention or opportunities in comparison to major video infrastructure players. This article will highlight the benefits of IP TV over other options.
What is IPTV?
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is a set of protocols used to transmit data via an internet protocol-based network that allows selected data to be sent by packetized information transfer rather than continuous analog video broadcasts with just one source or transmitter. IP TV is a streaming service, and therefore requires a fast internet connection either via direct or wireless internet networks, making it more efficient to deliver services as compared to the Cable TV network.
Advantages of IP TV Over Other Options
IPTV is considered as an upgrade from conventional cable TV which broadcasts both user generated and pre-recorded media. This means that it is flexible in that user generated content can also be shared and viewed by other users without necessarily requiring authentication. This accessibility makes it easy for anyone who has access to the network to share information and knowledge using visual platforms such as YouTube, Skype, Twitter and other apps. The flexible nature of IPTV also makes it easy for data retrieval and assimilation, leading to more accurate decision making.
The Internet Protocol delivers media by streaming over the internet and therefore offers a relatively stable and reliable service which has little to no latency as compared to other forms of live broadcast such as mobile broadcast and satellite TV. This means that transmission of complex signals such as high definition video will be not be cut or interrupted by poor network performance, especially in mobile broadcast where interrupted transmission can lead to financial losses, loss of revenue or any number of business concerns. In addition, the internet delivery system is cheaper as compared to other options to operate a TV station since it does not require expensive equipment such as satellites or broadcasting towers. It also requires less maintenance and manpower.
Several applications can be used to set up a private or community channel, such as the transmission of satellite channel feeds, TV shows and movies using online video streaming service such as YouTube, Skype, Twitter and other apps. The use of IP TV also facilitates the use of various forms of visual content such as photographs and graphics which can be sent instantly without being affected by network delay or latency. This means that people have more control over their own video consumption because they can now choose what to watch rather than being restricted by a few content providers. Therefore, IP TV allows people to choose from various sources of content and is independent of the government or other broadcasters. In addition, IPTV can be operated at a cheaper rate compared to conventional broadcast TV as it does not require expensive equipment such as satellite stations and broadcasting towers.
IP TV also distinguishes itself from conventional television because it allows air-time to be allocated for events, campaigns and campaigns that gives advertisers the opportunity to reach a more relevant audience. It also provides large amounts of information that can be presented at any time using pre-recorded or real-time visual platforms such as YouTube, Skype, Twitter and other applications. This means that information can be made available in real time for users to make better decisions. Another benefit of IP TV is that it allows content creators to broadcast their own content in addition to recoding television shows and movies using live stream technology. Content creators can also be supported by the community if they are able to build up a fan base.
Video streaming services such as YouTube, Skype, Twitter and other applications allow users to share their personal videos with the rest of the world. Users are allowed access programming from various sources provided they have an internet connection.
