What is the difference between IPTV and DTH ?

[Giriraj]

Anyone know What is the Difference between IPTV and DTH ? Is DTH is cheap then IPTV ? and what about signal ? Can anyone using who is this services plz provide me info on the same.

Thanks

[Aadinath]

Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) is a term used to refer to satellite television broadcasts intended for home reception, also referred to more broadly as direct-to-home signals. The expression direct-to-home or DTH was, initially, meant to distinguish the transmissions directly intended for home viewers from cable television distribution services that sometimes carried on the same satellite. The term predates DBS satellites and is often used in reference to services carried by lower power satellites which required larger dishes (1.7m diameter or greater) for reception.

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is a system where a digital television service is delivered using Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure, which may include delivery by a broadband connection. A general definition of IPTV is television content that, instead of being delivered through traditional broadcast and cable formats, is received by the viewer through the technologies used for computer networks. For residential users, IPTV is often provided in conjunction with Video on Demand and may be bundled with Internet services such as Web access and VoIP.

[Saku]

IPTV is TV service which is delivered using IP (Internet Protocol) technology, which is the same technology used in Internet Services. In this service the TV channels are encoded in IP format and delivered to TV using a Set Top Box. The IP TV Service also includes Video on Demand Services which is is similar to watching Video CD's / DVD's using a VCD / DVD player. Movies, Instructional Videos and other content shall be available to customers in the IP TV Services.

[Sumit21]

Reliance IPTV redefines TV viewing, creating immersive experiences for its customers at the click of a remote button. Every aspect of the Reliance IPTV interface (service) is thoughtfully and simplistically designed to make customers viewing experience enjoyable and effortless.