TV over IP or Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) represents today the most efficient way of distributing TV signals. IPTV uses structured UTP Cat5/Cat6 and/or fiber network instead of the coaxial TV network . With IPTV all TV channels are converted to digital format and are streamed into the network in digital format with a particular form of transmission known as IP multicasting. IPTV provides interactive facilities and it is adopted by Nation Wide Cable TV companies as well as PAY TV System Companies for Hotel Entertainment Systems with VOD, E news, E shops, E concierge etc.
IPTV has several advantages
High Definition TV channels
Unlimited number of channels
Highest TV quality
Interactive menu system
Future proof TV infrastructure
Cost effective for a new build
Added value services.
VOD
To receive the IPTV signals a Set Top Box (STP) is required at each TV outlet socket which converts the signals into known A/V format. Each provider uses different equipment and software and consequently each provider has a unique STP box to suit the specific system.
