IPTV delivers cable TV programming over a private network to a set-top box connected to a television, using content delivery networks to optimize quality. TV Everywhere allows cable subscribers to access cable programming on internet-connected devices but requires a cable subscription. Both aim to compete with over-the-top services and stem cord-cutting, while traditional cable and phone lines once provided separate TV and telephone services delivered over separate lines into homes.
28. So they are launching IPTV services that
stream content over a private network
to a set top box connected to your television set
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29. To be competitive, IPTV will need to
match the quality & reliability of cable TV
Buffering and other delays won’t
be tolerated on a big screen TV
31. CDNs store content across
a network of geographically
distributed servers
32. By caching content across the
globe and distributing
it from servers near the
end customer, CDNs speed
delivery and improve quality
33. Consumers win
because their
content is delivered
more quickly and
with better quality
IPTV providers win
because they increase
customer satisfaction
34. To assure quality, IPTV providers must monitor their CDNs in
order to handle peak demand and quickly fix problems