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IPTV delivers television programming over broadband internet using internet protocols. It requires a subscription and set-top box. The number of IPTV subscribers is forecast to hit 93 million worldwide by 2011. IPTV offers advantages for highly targeted interactive ads that can provide comprehensive analytics. It enables a more personalized relationship between consumers and brands. Challenges include infrastructure costs, market demand between urban and suburban areas, and developing sustainable revenue and content models.

The document discusses the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its requirements for closed captions and video description on internet-delivered video content in the US. Key points include: - The CVAA passed in 2010 and extends accessibility rules to internet-delivered video. - The FCC has issued two orders, one requiring descriptive video on certain broadcast content and one extending closed captioning rules to internet video. - Content covered includes anything distributed over IP, affecting online video providers. - Captions must be delivered in SMPTE-TT format and meet certain quality standards. - Compliance deadlines vary depending on content type, with a complaint process starting in late 2013

IPTV is a system that delivers television services over the internet rather than traditional cable or satellite formats. It can include live TV, time-shifted TV, and video on demand. The number of global IPTV subscribers is expected to grow from 28 million in 2009 to 110 million in 2014. IPTV offers interactivity, the ability to record or pause live TV, multiple simultaneous streams without performance issues, high quality video on demand, and access anywhere on any internet-connected device.

IPTV new trends and recommendations for planning and roll out strategies - Centralized Platform for Service Delivery and Content Handling - Cost saving while providing enhanced service experience - From service planning to live deployment

This document discusses IPTV technologies and the challenges associated with them. It defines IPTV as the delivery of television content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The key challenges with IPTV include high bandwidth requirements, transmission delays, and ensuring quality of service and quality of experience for users. New technologies are needed for access networks, compression, middleware, customer premises equipment, and improved codecs to fully realize the potential of IPTV.

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.

This document provides an overview of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television). It defines IPTV as delivering television services over IP networks to provide multimedia services and a quality experience. IPTV can offer live TV, time-shifted TV like catch-up and start-over, and video on demand. The primary protocols used are IGMP for live multicasting, RTSP for unicast streaming, and HTTP. Content is delivered either through unicast from video servers to individual users or through multicast to multiple users simultaneously. Security and privacy of the home network are important considerations.

This document discusses considerations for mobile IPTV from a Web 2.0 perspective. It defines mobile IPTV as not just IPTV on mobile devices but TV, video, and social TV experiences that can be accessed anywhere. The document outlines how mobile IPTV can leverage the immediacy, ubiquity and social aspects of mobile technologies and the web. It also notes challenges to address like interfaces optimized for mobile and new business models.

This document discusses and compares IPTV and OTT delivery methods. IPTV delivers live and on-demand content over a dedicated operator network using UDP and transport streams, allowing the operator full control over quality and bandwidth. OTT delivers content over the public internet using HTTP and TCP, allowing content to be accessed on any device but with less operator control over quality. Key differences are around delivery protocols, network usage, and level of operator control. The document also outlines common IPTV and OTT features, architectures, and billing models.