So what exactly is IPTV?

But IPTV (which stands for Internet Protocol Television), is actually a little different. Essentially, instead of viewing TV programs via your TVs traditional antenna (satellite or cable), your programs are delivered via your Internet connection and resembled into TV content by a variety of different devices, such ABC iView or Channel 9 Fix Play with your computer. If you are wanting to move away from the computer, there are other devices such as Telstra’s  T-Box with Bigpond Movies, non subscription Foxtel on the X-Box, or a Fetch TV set top box just to name a few. A number of Australian ISPs offer IPTV as part of their service bundle, so if you want to move further into IPTV, give them a call.

There are 3 types of IPTV services:

• Live TV: Allows you to view TV schedules in advance, set their recording, or even pause and replay.
• Catch-up TV: Allows you to replay a TV show that was broadcast an hour or even days ago.
• Video on Demand: Allows you to browse a catalogue of videos which aren’t related to TV programming.

If you struggle with getting a digital signal, but have easy access to the Internet, you might find by-passing a traditional TV signal may be the answer to a clearer TV picture, along with greater flexibility with the content available.

Have more questions or need help? Contact Gizmo on 1300 275 449 or help@gizmo.com.au