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What Is IPTV? A Complete Guide to Internet TV
IPTV delivers television over an internet connection instead of a dish or cable. Here's how it works, what you need and how it differs from the TV you grew up with.
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IPTV basics: how internet TV works
New to internet TV? These articles explain how IPTV works in plain English, starting with our pillar guide what is IPTV?.
Then learn the vocabulary in the IPTV glossary, avoid the common beginner mistakes and follow the step-by-step setup guide.
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Set Up IPTV
From activation email to first channel: the universal IPTV setup process, with links to device-specific instructions.
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M3U links and Xtream Codes logins are the two keys that unlock an IPTV subscription. Learn the difference and when to use each one.
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EPG TV Guide
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Catch-Up & VOD
Missed the start of a show? IPTV catch-up lets you replay recent programmes on supported channels, right from the TV guide.
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