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Difference between OTT and IPTV

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1. Over the Top (OTT) :
Over the Top (OTT) does the video streaming over publicly accessible Internet connection. That’s why it is also called as Over the Top. In OTT content is delivered through open internet, unmanaged network. So it follows a open ecosystem. In this the content transmits over the internet instead of satellite or cable. Generally its content type is not primarily premium. It can be viewed on any device data or Wi-Fi and also it does not require a dedicated broadband based connectivity for availing the service.

Pros of OTT :

  • Low cost
  • Varied Programming
  • Minimal Installation

Cons of OTT :

  • Streaming depends on internet quality
  • No access to cable only shows

2. Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) :
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) delivers video and audio content to the computers attached to the network based on the Internet protocol (IP). In IPTV content is delivered through dedicated, managed network. So it follows a walled garden ecosystem. In this IPTV the content transmits over the internet to a dedicated set-up-box. It requires a device to be connected to a dedicated broadband based connection to avail the service and considered as a primary requirement.

Pros of IPTV :

  • High-quality video with fewer interruptions
  • Does not require special installation, just the set-up-box
  • View-on-demand and get shows date of release

Cons of IPTV :

  • Sold as subscription-based packages
  • Speed of the internet can affect the quality of streaming



Difference between OTT and IPTV :

S.No. OTT IPTV
01. OTT (Over the Top) does the video streaming over publicly accessible Internet connection. That’s why it is also called as Over the Top. IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) delivers video and audio content to the computers attached to the network based on the Internet protocol (IP).
02. In OTT content is delivered through open internet, unmanaged network. So it follows a open ecosystem. In IPTV content is delivered through dedicated, managed network. So it follows a walled garden ecosystem.
03. In OTT the content transmits over the internet instead of satellite or cable. While in IPTV the content transmits over the internet to a dedicated set-up-box.
04. It does not allow for playing the content whenever required such as live-streaming sports. It plays like regular TV only streamed over the internet rather than traditional satellite or cable.
05. Its content type is not primarily premium. Its content type is primarily premium.
06. It can be viewed on any device data or Wi-Fi and also it does not require a dedicated broadband based connectivity for availing the service. While it requires a device to be connected to a dedicated broadband based connection to avail the service and considered as a primary requirement.
07. The major platform players are Online Video Platforms like Kaltura and Brightcove, CDN Players like L3 and Limelight and specific cloud service providers like Amazon. The major platform players are Telecom Service Providers and special IPTV platform vendors like Microsoft Mediaroom ( now Ericsson), Cisco, ALU.
08. It uses Unicast (HTTP), Simulated Multicast (UDP/TCP) routing topology. It uses Multicast. But Initial unicast burst and during channel change leading to Multicast join.
09. Popular Video on Demand services like YouTube, Netflix, Sky Go, BBC iPlayer etc. IPTV services like U-Verse (AT&T), Prism TV (CenturyLink) etc.
10. Its service reach or scope is global. Its service reach or scope is local.


Last Updated : 02 Dec, 2020
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