IPTV Glossary

A short vocabulary for better decisions.

IPTV

Television or video delivered using Internet Protocol networks.

Playlist

A structured list of stream references a compatible player can organize.

Simultaneous connection

A stream playing at the same time as another under one subscription.

EPG

An electronic programme guide containing supplied schedule information.

IPTV subscription and player terminology

Two different parts of watching

A subscription describes access supplied by a service. A player is the application used to open compatible access details. A playlist is a format some players accept. These terms should not be treated as interchangeable when comparing prices, following installation steps or asking about support.

Simultaneous IPTV connections explained

Devices versus active streams

A simultaneous connection refers to access being used at the same time. It is different from simply owning multiple devices. The published SkyLive plans list one connection; ask about switching devices or any additional connections before assuming that two screens can stream together.

IPTV picture and network terminology

Resolution is only part of the experience

Resolution describes picture dimensions, while buffering describes an interruption as a player waits for data. Network stability, device performance and the source stream can affect playback. A single marketing label does not confirm how a particular setup will perform in your home.