8. IPTV TODAY Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) today is a collection of video (and related) services primarily delivered to consumers for entertainment purposes. These video services may include: • Live broadcast video. • Content on Demand • Interactive TV (iTV) services. Today, the term IPTV does not encompass: • Any video services originating from the public Internet. • Two-way video conferencing. • Transmission of “contribution” video between studios. • Distribution to cinema • Specialized point-to-point video services such as Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS)
10. IPTV TOMORROW Going forward, IPTV is seen as a broader application than today’s definition encompasses. In particular, it is envisioned that it will simply be one of many new applications supported by the Next Generation Network (NGN). This view of IPTV extends beyond the home delivery model that is the focus of today’s IPTV and also includes additional options for distribution of IPTV to wherever the consumer may be.