What does delivery over IP mean?
Rather than receiving content only through an aerial or satellite signal, your device receives data over an IP network. A player processes that data into picture and sound. The delivery details depend on the service and equipment being used.
You will see “IPTV” used for different offers, from operator television to services viewed through an app. The name alone is not enough to compare two plans. What matters is what a particular offer contains and how you intend to use it.
For technical background: Cisco’s IPTV and Internet Video presentation (PDF).
Technology, app and subscription are different things
| Term | What does it describe? | What should you ask? |
|---|---|---|
| IPTV | Delivering television content over an IP network. | How can I use this particular offer? |
| App or player | Software on a device that opens and plays content. | Which option suits my exact device model? |
| TV subscription | The agreed content access and period of use. | Which programmes and options are included? |
Installing an app does not confirm access to the programmes you want. Equally, a plan name does not tell you which app suits your television. Check these questions separately.
What do EPG, VOD and catch-up mean?
With live television, you follow a channel’s schedule. With on-demand content, you choose a title and when to play it. These distinctions help you ask precise questions when comparing offers.
These are definitions, not a list of features in our plans. Check options for the exact channel, device, viewing country and subscription.
- EPG and catch-up
- An EPG is an electronic programme schedule containing information about broadcasts. Catch-up means watching after the original broadcast; a displayed schedule does not itself provide replay.
- What to check: Is catch-up available for the exact channel and programme, and for what period?
- VOD and a film TV channel
- With VOD or an on-demand library, you choose a particular film or episode. A film TV channel follows its broadcast schedule; its catalogue name is not a list of on-demand titles.
- What to check: Do you want a channel or a particular film or series? Check the specific title’s availability.
- Recording and EPG
- A schedule entry is not a recording. Recording is a separate feature for saving content and is different from catch-up.
- What to check: Does the chosen setup support recording? Check the device, storage space and retention period.
- Installed apps and simultaneous screens
- Installing an app on several devices does not mean the subscription supports playback on all of them at once. Switching devices is different from simultaneous playback.
- What to check: How many simultaneous streams are included, and how can you use a second device?
- Channel group and language
- SI, HR, RS and BA identify groups in our catalogue. The label alone does not confirm audio language, subtitles or the language of every programme.
- What to check: Give the exact channel name and group, plus your preferred audio or subtitle language.
- App payment and IPTV subscription
- Paying for a player does not itself confirm access to TV channels. The app charge and subscription contents are separate questions.
- What to check: What does each payment cover, for how long, and is there a separate app charge?
More about electronic schedules: Samsung’s EPG explanation. Schedule entries can be blank or out of date; use your exact TV model’s manual for settings.
How do I ask a specific question?
Instead of “Do you have sports?”, give the channel name and group from the catalogue. Add your viewing country, device model and whether you want the live broadcast or a particular previous programme. For a second device, ask separately about switching devices versus watching simultaneously.
Put the definitions into practice:
Five questions before choosing an IPTV plan
- What do you want to watch? List programme names and request the current list.
- On which device? Give the exact model and system, not just the brand.
- From which country? State your location and any planned travel.
- For how long? Choose a period that fits your intended use.
- What is the total price? Compare the whole period, not only a monthly equivalent.
Our published plans are 1 month for €10, 3 months for €20 and 12 months for €50. These are total prices for the stated periods. See the plans and WhatsApp ordering.
Find the right next step
- To prepare your device, use the IPTV setup guide.
- For living or travelling outside Slovenia, read the Slovenian IPTV abroad guide.
- If playback is already set up but freezes or fails, use the playback troubleshooting guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does IPTV stand for?
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. It describes television content delivered over a network that uses the Internet Protocol.
Does an app replace a TV subscription?
An app is a playback tool. Check content access and the programme selection separately for the particular offer.
Does IPTV always include on-demand video and catch-up?
Do not assume features from the term IPTV alone. Ask about the current options for your chosen plan before ordering.
What should I send before ordering?
Send your viewing country, exact device model, preferred programmes and chosen duration. We can then check the options for how you intend to watch.
Does a TV guide mean I can watch previous programmes?
No. An EPG displays schedule information. Catch-up and recording are separate features; check their availability for the exact channel, device and plan.
Does paying for an app include TV channels and multiple simultaneous screens?
Do not infer that from an app payment alone. Check separately what the player payment covers, which content the subscription includes and how many simultaneous streams are available.
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