Should I use IPTV?
The reason I’m writing this article is to explain the different types of IPTV and why someone should think twice before registering for an IPTV subscription.
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television and it’s currently the best way to gain access to live TV channels that you would normally pay a cable or satellite company for.
Due to the Internet, cable and satellite companies are no longer needed or wanted for that matter.
Customers have always complained about the price gouging through these various companies and the Internet is finally putting a stop to that.
Let’s face it, cable and satellite companies were a means to deliver live channels and that’s it. Now that we have high-speed Internet, these monopolies will eventually become extinct.
Do you really need an IPTV service?
Due to all of the available streaming services and free apps, we can access almost every TV show with the click of a button when our schedule permits.
The main reason people still want live channels is for daily news shows and live sports that can’t be found on the various streaming platforms and free apps.
Before exploring whether or not you need an IPTV service, you should first ask yourself if you still need live channels.
There are two types of services available, Unverified and Verified.
Unverified IPTV Services
Let’s start with Unverified Services because this is currently the most popular among cord-cutters.
These are the services that cost $5 to $20 per month and provide access to everything that you would ever need. Some of these services offer thousands of live channels from around the world and a large library of video on demand content. They also provide access to PPV, season sports packages, and music options.
The reason we call these unverified is because it’s impossible for TROYPOINT to determine whether they have the proper licensing to be broadcasting their channels. However, in each of our reviews for these services we do point out our honest opinion on whether we think they have the necessary licensing or not.
Usually, these services don’t offer their apps through popular app stores such as Amazon App Store or Google Play. This is usually a red flag and users need to be extremely careful when engaging with these entities.
There are now literally thousands of these services available for purchase on the Internet but the end-user needs to be extremely careful when dealing with these outfits.
If users aren’t willing to take the necessary precautions outlined below, they should stay FAR away from these questionable offerings.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the end-user needs to make the decision that is right for him/her and understand the risks and legal problems that surround the unverified services.
TROYPOINT recommends using Verified IPTV Services however we do realize there is growing demand for the Unverified Services due to increased pricing and we will continue to cover both on this Website.