- What is IPTV?
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Briefly, IPTV is a new way to watch TV through broadband.
Previously you watched TV via a cable network, but now you can apply
to China Telecom for IPTV, viz to watch TV via internet. IPTV has
many advantages over traditional cable TV, among which Replay and
VOD are the most popular. Besides, IPTV still has a large number of
live programs which can be quickly and easily accessed by all kinds
of digital devices. As the newest and most popular method of watching TV, IPTV
has already been a trend in Europe and America.
The demographic of IPTV
IPTV is a service catered to all age groups, from infants and toddlers to the elders, both young and old. Everyone can select his
or her favorite programs according to their taste anytime. |
- What are the advantages of IPTV?
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First, since IPTV has the ability of Replay and VOD, IPTV
will never be confined to the TV programs' time. For example, if
you miss one of your favorite programs, you can use the replay function
so that you can watch the program at your convenience. Besides, you can choose
the VOD function to watch any missed episodes of a TV series.
Second, via IPTV you can replay programs whenever you like. This
function is called Time Shifting which is very useful. For
example, if you want to watch a fascinating show again, or you just
miss a few minutes of the program, you can rewind live TV whenever you
like. It is as convenient as watching a DVD. However, fast forwarding
through unaired programming is not possible before its broadcast time.
Third, because IPTV is delivered through broadband internet instead of cable, IPTV
enables the users to access its functions to the fullest comparing with the traditional TV. With IPTV, customers can use TV to vote,
to check the status of one's stocks and shares in the market, and even search for updated information. With
IPTV you can check hospital appointments, restaurants, flight schedules, and more.
IPTV is not confined to just watching TV programs, instead, it will
have many useful functions for everyday life. |
- What is BesTV?
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Briefly, IPTV is a new way to watch TV through broadband.
Previously you watched TV via a cable network, but now you can apply
to China Telecom for IPTV, viz to watch TV via internet. IPTV has
many advantages over traditional cable TV, among which Replay and
VOD are the most popular. Besides, IPTV still has a large number of
live programs which can be quickly and easily accessed by all kinds
of digital devices. As the newest and most popular method of watching TV, IPTV
has already been a trend in Europe and America.
The demographic of IPTV
IPTV is a service catered to all age groups, from infants and toddlers to the elders, both young and old. Everyone can select his
or her favorite programs according to their taste anytime.
What are the advantages of IPTV?
First, since IPTV has the ability of Replay and VOD, IPTV
will never be confined to the TV programs' time. For example, if
you miss one of your favorite programs, you can use the replay function
so that you can watch the program at your convenience. Besides, you can choose
the VOD function to watch any missed episodes of a TV series.
Second, via IPTV you can replay programs whenever you like. This
function is called Time Shifting which is very useful. For
example, if you want to watch a fascinating show again, or you just
miss a few minutes of the program, you can rewind live TV whenever you
like. It is as convenient as watching a DVD. However, fast forwarding
through unaired programming is not possible before its broadcast time.
Third, because IPTV is delivered through broadband internet instead of cable, IPTV
enables the users to access its functions to the fullest comparing with the traditional TV. With IPTV, customers can use TV to vote,
to check the status of one's stocks and shares in the market, and even search for updated information. With
IPTV you can check hospital appointments, restaurants, flight schedules, and more.
IPTV is not confined to just watching TV programs, instead, it will
have many useful functions for everyday life.
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- What are the differences between IPTV and Cable TV and Digital TV?
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First, IPTV is one of a kind of Digital TV. Different from other digital TVs, IPTV
is delivered through a broadband connection, and is operated by China
Telcos instead of broadcasters. Besides the programing from Cable
and Digital TV, IPTV also offers many of its own created channels which are
categorized by viewers' specific interests such as:
Yoga Channel, Classic Movies Channel, Jin Yong Channel
or Yao Ming Channel, etc. There will be more and more channels added to
IPTV. Viewers will be able to find one's favorites and enjoy them at anytime.
Second, cable TV and digital TV don't offer the Replay and VOD functions.
Although a few types of digital TV set-top boxes have the function of VOD,
it is much more expensive than IPTV, plus the digital set-top box charges an additional fees. So, IPTV is less expensive and economical and offers more services. There's no doubt that you get more from IPTV at a less cost
than digital TV. |
- What is BesTV?
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| BesTV is a subsidiary company of SMG. It is the unique nationwide provider
of IPTV programs. Other than CCTV, SMG is the largest media group in China. |
- What kinds of programs does IPTV offer?
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The programs are divided into three categories.
First, IPTV offers more than 80 live channels, including all CCTV channels,
roughly 20 provincial satellite TV channels, 20 SMG channels,
and BesTV's own created channels such as Yoga
channel, Classic movies channel, Jin Yong channel or Yao Ming channel, etc. IPTV will
have more and more programs and channels joined on the platform in the times to come.
Second, if you miss a program, all of these channels can be replayed for up
to 48 hours.
Third, the VOD programing includes: movies from Hongkong and Taiwan, Europe
and America, varies from martial arts and western actions. There are also TV series from TVB and South
Korea which are exclusively presented on IPTV. Also, IPTV will present more instructional programs
such as senior teachers' lessons and exmination preparational tutorials.
Entertainment category includes programs from Hongkong, Taiwan and South Korea. IPTV's
VOD service also offers all-star concerts, and the most popular original programs
of Phoenix TV and China Entertainment TV. |
- Is the Phoenix TV on IPTV same to the Phoenix TV by satellite aerial?
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First of all, it is prohibited to install satellite aerial in China, which means that
it is illegal to receive external TV programs monitored by your local
government.
Secondly, the programs of Phoenix TV and China Entertainment TV on IPTV are not
live but rather available through our VOD programs. The most popular programs of Phoenix TV
are to be presented as soon as possible.
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What's the difference between IPTV's VOD programs and movies or TV series on internet?
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First, it is not convenient to download the newest programs by BT. Not every age group is able to use a
computer but anyone can use IPTV VOD to watch programs. Plus, when you download movies or
programs, the quality might be poor. IPTV VOD is always guaranteed to have the best
quality programs with the clearest picture.
Second, most of the programs downloaded through BT are pirated. The government is more
and more severely cracking down on pirated programs. In the first half of last year, some
websites were prosecuted by the filmmaking industry for distributing pirated programs.
These websites are suffering from more tough and tightened government restrictions and regulations.
However, all of IPTV's programs are original and legal so the government strongly
supports IPTV's VOD programming. |
- Can we watch IPTV's programs on internet? Or what kind of IPTV's programs won't be
presented on internet?
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| Unfortunately IPTV will not be available to watch online, however IPTV offers more than
100 channels to satisfy every viewer's need. Among which, 42 channels are categorized
and definitely unavailable online. However, IPTV offers program portal zones which organizes
programs, while programs on the internet are separatedly presented.
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- Can we watch high definition TV via IPTV?
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| IPTV offers its own created HD channels, but the access of the HD channels on IPTV depends on users' TV sets as well as the household broadband bandwidth and speed.
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