Guide
What Is IPTV and How Does It Work?
A simple guide to IPTV for viewers in the US and UK: how it works, what you need and how it compares to cable.
IPTV in one sentence
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers live TV channels, movies and series over your internet connection instead of cable, satellite or an antenna.
How it works
Your provider sends channels as data streams. An IPTV player app on your device plays them, just like any other video app. You log in once with your details (Server URL, Username and Password, or an M3U link) and the app loads the channel list and TV guide.
- Live TV: channels in real time
- VOD: movies and series whenever you want
- EPG: an on-screen TV guide
What you need
- An internet connection (30–50 Mbps recommended)
- A Smart TV, Firestick, Android box, phone, tablet or PC
- An IPTV player app
- An IPTV subscription
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