Whenever we talk on the topics of online video streaming then we often discusses Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) & Over the Top (OTT) services or IPTV OTT mobile apps. Just don’t get angry if you don’t understand these terms & they really confuse you out. Just relax!! We are here to help you.

Difference between IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) & OTT (Over the Top service)
Both IPTV & OTT services are the latest technologies which are used to deliver content to online users. But there is a big difference between them w.r.t the system by which they deliver the contents. Here in this blog, we are here to discuss exactly on this. This blog is written in such a way that even a newcomer will also easily get to understand these difficult terms & will easily understand the basics. This blog is definitely for you if you are planning to start an IPTV/OTT subscription-based business.

OTT is no doubt one of the trendiest concepts in the world of video streaming at present because this technology is the main connection between the TV & the digital realm.

Why OTT/IPTV is such a trendy topic?
Don’t get nervous that this OTT concept will go over your head. The purpose of OTT is simple. OTT just wants to provide your video streaming services at anytime, anywhere & in any system. Generally, people used to prefer those ISPs or online services providers who used to provide OTT or IPTV services than those providers who don’t provide them.

Definition of OTT
Generally, OTT is the full form of Over the Top media services, i.e., such type of technology which uses the traditional cable to deliver VOD services over the internet. For users to avail the services of OTT, they don’t have to pay any charges to their local cable operators. Some great examples of OTT service providers are Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix etc.

Definition of IPTV
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is used to deliver streaming contents via the internet. Generally, IPTV is used to watch TV on the internet. It is completely the opposite of watching TV over your local cable. The most advantage of using IPTV services is that you don’t have to pay a dent to your local cable operator. IPTV uses small parts of data to stream directly the videos to the users.