While we all witnessed the rise of media services giant Netflix in recent years. The service which offered pay per view videos now consists of one of the largest subscriber bases in the world. The rise of PPV/ IPTV services all over the world serves as an example that the world of entertainment is shifting from satellite to the internet. And in accordance with the shift, the people are updating too. Giants like Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, Youtube TV, etc., also hold a significant user base.
The same is the case with IPTV services like Sling TV, Comstar, YuppTV, AT&T, etc. IPTVs mostly offer television content and live tv channels on the internet. Predictions that the world will shift its base from satellite to internet has now come true. But what is the reason behind this shift? Why the IPTV services are better than Cable and Satellite? What are the innumerable benefits that are come with IPTVs? Check out the answers to all these questions here.
What are IPTVs?
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) offers television content over the internet. Contrary to the regular satellite services IPTVs are accessible over any internet enabled device and from anywhere. Since internet connectivity is all that is necessary to stream content, IPTVs make it easier for users to access content from almost anywhere in the world. Because of this service Indian television channels are now available in all major parts of the world as easily as Brazilian channels in India.
Catch up
All the services hold a feature called catchup. Catch up is basically the recording of TV programs aired at a certain point of time to be made available up to days after their airing time. “Catch up” enables users to catch up with all the missed programs at the time of airing. It gives them the access to these programs at a time of their convenience which is a feature unavailable in the regular television service.
VOD
IPTVs also maintains archives of movies to offer the users unlimited entertainment when there is nothing of interest on the television. Though the collection varies from service to service, most services strive to offer the best they can. Since the number of movies is usually in thousands, they will suffice for a time after subscription and since the collection is updated periodically, VODs leave little room for complaints.
Universal Accessibility
IPTVs also bear the benefit of universal accessibility that lets the users access their favorite television entertainment from anywhere in the world. Since everything that is streamed is available online, all it needs to access live tv is a simple login. And one can do that from any internet device enabled with internet access. The services have brought television to our smartphones because of their accessibility and this is revolutionary.
