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Linear television is becoming less popular as more and more people want to decide for themselves when they watch films and series.
The solution is IPTV – television over the Internet, which can be streamed at different times and in different ways.
IPTV providers include, for example, Internet providers such as Vodafone (GigaTV Net)* or independent, app-based services such as Waipu.tv.*
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A survey on media usage by ARD and ZDF shows that the non-linear use of video streaming services and media libraries is increasing both among those under 30 and among users over 50. This means that linear television – that is, TV programs that are only broadcast at fixed times – is becoming increasingly unpopular. The fact is that people no longer want to be dictated by the broadcast program when they consume series and films. Thanks to smart TVs and fast connections, television can now be received better and better over the Internet. Like you IPTV uses and what the best providers are for Internet television are, you can read here.
IPTV: What is Internet television all about?
The abbreviation “IPTV” stands for “Internet Protocol Television” – this refers to the transmission of television programs as well as films and other media content using the Internet Protocol. Meanwhile, classic, linear television is transmitted via satellite, cable or terrestrial antennas. However, IPTV should be understood more as a generic term, because you can consume content in many different ways over the Internet – for example via smart TV, computer, smartphone or special devices such as set-top boxes.
IPTV via smartphone, tablet or notebook
Internet television can be received on Internet-enabled devices. IPTV providers provide an app for all common operating systems that can be downloaded to computers, cell phones, etc. Alternatively, you can log in to your browser using your access data and take a look.
Internet television: These are the providers for IPTV
IPTV is currently offered by three Internet providers in this country. The TV streaming offers GigaTV Net from Vodafone* and MagentaTV der Telekom* you can book it as an individual TV package or as part of your respective tariff. At the HD TV from 1&1* the offer is only available in conjunction with the internet contract. The most important details of the various IPTV offers can be found below:
Benefits of GigaTV Net (Vodafone) at a glance:
53 TV channels in HD and 60 in SD Large media library offering Storage of favorite shows and programs from home and on the go Can be used with the Internet tariff or booked individually with Giga TV Net Box (optionally including Netflix) or Apple TV 4K
The advantages of MagentaTV (Telekom) at a glance:
More than 180 television channels Access to a mega library with series, films, shows and documentaries can be used at home and on the go with the Internet tariff or can be booked individually up to three streams at the same time
This is what HD TV (1&1) offers you:
Approximately 100 TV channels in the basic package, 50 of them in HD Mobile access to programs and films stored in the cloud via app Additional HD, genre or international channels can only be booked in conjunction with a VDSL tariff Functions for restart, seven- Day replay, pauses and rewinds up to three streams at the same time
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IPTV requirements: This is what you need for Internet television
You can probably already imagine: the most important prerequisite for watching television over the Internet is: the Internet. Or rather, one fast internet connection, i.e. a broadband connection via cable, (V)DSL or fiber optic. The different providers and services have different demands Transfer rate for IPTV should be for good quality though at least ten megabits per second lay. Of course, more is always better and, especially when several devices are connected, things can quickly become tight with a limited speed. There are various transmission options available to you when using Internet television.
The advantages of IPTV are obvious:
Often higher picture quality Time-shifted television, pause function or saving of content possible Greater variety of channels Video-on-demand/streaming offers partially included or can be booked Enhanced TV (additional information on programs) Interactive television (e.g. restart function or answering questions in quizzes Shows) compatible with various internet-enabled devices
Internet television via Smart TV
Televisions without internet access have long since been abandoned by most people. They have been replaced by smart televisions that can not only be connected to your home WiFi, but also come with an operating system, apps and more and are therefore no longer just pure playback devices. You can usually install the app from your IPTV provider on your Smart TV and enjoy Internet television.
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Set-Top-Box oder Streaming-Stick als Alternative
If you are still an advocate of non-internet-capable televisions, so-called set-top boxes or streaming sticks can help. These upgrade your TV so that you can still use IPTV. The set-top box is usually provided as a rental device by the provider and serves as a connection between the television and the router. Alternatively, content can also be brought to the TV via a streaming stick. This is simply plugged into the HDMI input.
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App-based provider alternatives for IPTV
In addition to the Internet provider’s tariffs, IPTV can also be used independently of them. Below you will find two of the most popular platforms for internet television and video-on-demand:
Regardless of the Internet provider, at least 194 TV channels Waiputhek with numerous films and series on up to four devices at the same time Restart and pause functions 4K stick and other combination packages optionally bookable Independent of the network operator at least 140 TV channels Additional TV packages Bookable up to four parallel streams can be canceled monthly
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