If you have ever used a streaming service like Hulu or Netflix, this one works just in the same way. You can ask your provider to send your favorite shows, and they will do it immediately. So, the best thing is that you are not compelled to watch whatsoever. There are all complicated architectures of the network, which are making it possible to personalize streaming contents as per your wish. Instead of broadcasting shows on a specific schedule, IPTV uses video on demand, time-shifted media, or live IPTV to ensure you never run out on your daily dose of entertainment. It sends the contents through your standard internet connection which is completely different from the ones you generally use, i.e., cable or satellite internet. You just tune in where you can and just watch whatever available. Unless you have a recording device, you can’t dictate what’s on when. Why? Because the broadcasters send out signals and your TV antenna, fiber-optic cable, or satellite dish receive them. If you have a cable or satellite TV, you might know that you can only watch the ongoing broadcasts. To have an in-depth understanding of IPTV, you must know a little about how non-IPTV works. Basically, it communicates all television programs using the Internet Protocol. The “IP” in IPTV holds the same significance as your IP address, or Voice over IP (VoIP) does. IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television.