Streaming basics
Streaming service comparison
A practical checklist for streaming service comparison: content rights, devices, connections, trial and refund terms, support and total cost.
Streaming basics
Streaming Basics and Terminology
What IPTV is, how it compares with cable and satellite, catch-up TV, simultaneous streams and a plain-English glossary.
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Streaming basics
What is IPTV?
IPTV delivers TV over the internet instead of an aerial, satellite dish or cable. Learn how it works, live vs on-demand, what you need and the risks to avoid.
Streaming basics
IPTV vs cable vs satellite
Compare IPTV, cable and satellite TV on installation, equipment, reliability, picture quality, flexibility and contracts to see which suits your home.
Streaming basics
What is catch-up TV?
Catch-up TV lets you watch recently aired programmes from the guide. Learn how timeshift works, why some channels lack it and how to use it in a player.
Streaming basics
Simultaneous streams explained
What “connections” or simultaneous streams mean on a streaming plan, what counts as a stream, why limits exist and how to avoid “too many connections”.
Streaming basics
Streaming glossary
A plain-English glossary of streaming terms: bitrate, buffer, codec, EPG, HDR, HLS, M3U, Mbps, VOD, Xtream Codes and more, with links to in-depth guides.
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