What is IPTV?

[Neel23]

IPTV is a system where a digital television service is delivered using Internet Protocol (IP) over a network infrastructure, which includes delivery by a broadband connection.

The official definition approved by the International Telecommunication Union focus group on IPTV (ITU-T FG IPTV) is as follows:
"IPTV is defined as multimedia services such as television/video/audio/text/graphics/data delivered over IP based networks managed to provide the required level of quality of service and experience, security, interactivity and reliability."

Building IPTV capability into a network allows a service provider to deliver voice and data as well. Companies providing IPTV services send television content to consumers through a broadband Net connection.

[Samk]

The term 'IP' in its name stands for internet protocol and refers to a method of sending information over a secure, tightly managed network that results in a superior entertainment experience.

[rehaman]

PTV or Internet Protocol Television is different. Via IPTV, television content is viewed through technologies used for computer networks.