What is IPTV (Internet Protocol television)?

IPTV (Internet Protocol television) is a service that provides television programming and other video content using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, as opposed to broadcast TV, cable TV or satellite signals.

An IPTV service, typically distributed by a service provider, delivers live TV programs or on-demand video content via IP networks.

An Best  IPTV system may be used to provide video content over a private network in an enterprise, although such implementations are far less common than subscriber-based models due to the complexity, network latency and scaling issues.

Types of IPTV Services

We separate IPTV services into two different categories – verified and unverified.

Verified IPTV Services

These are services readily available through popular app stores such as Amazon App Store or Google Play.

We assume that these are 100% legal due to the fact that they have been approved to be in these popular app stores. Both Amazon and Google would probably be liable for copyright infringement if they allowed illegal IPTV services.

Unverified IPTV Services

We then define unverified services as those that aren’t available within the popular app stores.

These are IPTV providers that require their subscribers to sideload an application that pulls in the live TV channels.

Due to the fact that TROYPOINT has no way to determine whether these services carry the proper licensing, we call them unverified services.

Some of these are definitely delivering channels that they don’t have proper licensing for.

Verified VS Unverified IPTV

Most cord-cutters accessing this page are interested in the unverified IPTV services. This is where the biggest savings occurs and includes the most channels/content.

As of now, subscribers of the verified services are paying almost as much as they would have through the traditional cable/satellite packages. The big names in the business have basically moved their service over to the Internet and charge the same!

Unverified services usually offer thousands of channels, sports season packages, PPV events, and more for $10 – $20 per month.

The biggest drawback to using an unverified service are legal questions and possible identity/security vulnerabilities.

IPTV Glossary

The following terms are often used quite frequently when speaking about IPTV.

This IPTV glossary should help you get up to speed with the proper lingo.

Catch Up

A feature that allows you to view a past recording of a specific television show/event. Catch Up episodes are usually only available for a few days after the show has aired.

IPTV services that do offer this feature usually only include popular channels. You can think of Catch Up as a time-sensitive DVR (digital video recorder).

Connection

The number of devices that you can use simultaneously on an IPTV service.

Example: If your chosen package comes with three connections, you can use their service on up to 3 devices at the same time.

Some IPTV providers offer multi-screen and each active screen counts as one connection.  Additional connections can usually be purchased at the time of purchase through most services.

EPG

Electronic program guide.  This is an electronic listing of upcoming/past shows laid out in a nice graphical interface.

IP Location Locked

Whether or not the service may be used in different locations than where it was first registered from.

If the service is IP Location Locked, you may only use the service on the IP address that was used to register for the service with.

Best IPTV Services (Unverified)

Below, you will find a list of the most popular unverified IPTV services. These providers are sorted by price, channels, connections, payment methods, and much more.

We suggest bookmarking this page so you can stay updated on the best IPTV services available. This resource guide is updated daily for your reference.