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Is IPTV technology the way to go or is it just plain old hype?

Here are 10 important facts and advantages about IPTV. Hopefully this information can help you decide whether or not you are ready for the IPTV revolution.

1. IPTV ( Internet protocol television ), is the ‘new kid on the block’ technology for transporting data information and Audio and Video (AV), across an IP based digital network. This could include LAN, internet, Ethernet or WAN. The addition of a set top box (STB) allows AV sources to be streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs. IPTV can be one to many (Multicast) or one to one (Unicast).

2. Recent research has shown that currently 15.5 million people subscribe to IPTV services and 8.4 million of these subscribers are from Europe.

3. IPTV systems avoid interruption of critical networks by utilising a separate video LAN.

4. Digital video has high bandwidth requirements and hence IPTV requires broadband Internet connectivity. In theory, accessing the high speed internet would allow IPTV users far greater control over their television programming and full customization facilities it to their individual preferences.

5. Allfree-viewchannels are delivered without SAT or Terrestrial receivers.

6. Films, sport and local content can be added for all important additional revenue in hotels, or offered as a free service to a students.

7. Predictions are that compared to the current 3.3 million IPTV subscribers in the United States now, there will be around 12.7 million IPTV users by 2012.

8. AV sources are able to be successfully streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs, though require the addition of set top boxes (STB).

9. IPTV based networks are pretty much immune to ghosting, noise, harmonics, cross modulation, reflections etc – annoying problems that are all too common in traditional analogue systems.

10. All programs can be later retrieved from the IPTV network IPTV due to its storage facility.

A Novel Use of IPTV Technology

IPTV technology is put to great use in the stunning IP enabled waterproof bathroom television. This practical and stylish product allows viewers to safely watch their favourite TV show from the comfort of their bath or shower.

These water resistant televisions offer a user friendly solution to the hotels worldwide who are installing digital IPTV networks across their properties. It will no longer be necessary to hide STB’s in the void behind the shower or bathroom wall and run a separate IR receiver, but instead deliver TV, Radio, VOD and other services by simply feeding an Ethernet cable into the rear of the screen.

How about that for technology put to great use!