How to Start Your Own IPTV Business

Read More of Our 9-Part Series

1. (step 1: this article)
2. IPTV Middleware
3. ​Setrix​ ​Media​ ​Player
4. ​Applications​ ​for​ ​Smart​ ​TV
5. ​Tablet​ ​and​ ​Phone​ ​Applications
6. Set​ ​Top​ ​Box (STB)
7. Content Delivery Network
8. Custom​ ​Interface
9. ​Support​ ​and​ ​Launch

How to become an IPTV provider 

IPTV stands for television transmitted over an Internet Protocol Network. It is an emerging technology that has the potential to change the way we receive home entertainment, obtain training, operate our PCs, or even use our mobile phones. It is being used to supply television services to anything from mobile phone displays and PC monitors to plasma and LCD televisions. But how to start business IPTV and become an IPTV provider?

That’s why we decided to launch an 8 week bootcamp to help you learn everything you need to start your own IPTV business.  Setplex can help you set up the necessary infrastructure to successfully enter this competitive market.

What steps are required to become IPTV service provider?

The topics covered in this series will comprise all the major components of IPTV. Before launching your IPTV / OTT business you must have:

IPTV Middleware

The Middleware system is the most primary element of the IPTV system. It links all IPTV services with IP set-top boxes and also provides user interface. Our middleware is called NORA.

​Media​ ​Player

Media players enable both corporate and individual users to view a variety of video data streams retrieved from the Internet. They can allow users to view and hear a range of media events, including movies and other types of video media. Our Media Player is called Setrix Media Player.

CDN

Content Delivery Network (abbr. CDN) is the way the content is delivered to the end user. The ability to deliver requested content will require the development of a content distribution network.

Applications​ ​for​ ​Smart​ ​TV

Smart TVs are the latest version of TVs and come with software of their own with installable apps like YouTube and Netflix. With our system you can publish your own white label or custom branded Smart TV app. Smart TVs are one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms for audiences.

• Samsung Smart TV
• LG Smart TV
• Sony Smart TV
• Philips Smart TV
• Toshiba Smart TV
• Panasonic Smart TV
• AndroidTV
• Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV

​Tablet​ ​and​ ​Phone​ ​Applications

Tablets and phones have become one of the most used streaming devices in recent times. Consumers can now access all features on the go via these gadgets. They will not need to create an app or go through any such nuisance; Setplex will take care of the app creation and branding.

Set​ ​Top​ ​Box (STB)

The STB set top box is the box that connects the user to the middleware and allows the consumer to watch tv, or Video On Demand (abbr. VOD) etc. Our flagship SP110 is one of the leaders in the market and has many features and its channel zapping speed is the top in the industry.

Custom​ ​Interface

At Setplex, we customize all parts of the apps and STB interfaces. We will customize the STB interface, iPhone apps, android apps, Smart TV apps. We also tweak all parts of the app like the main menu, catchup, and tv channel list.

​Support​ ​and​ ​Launch

Setplex will be there to assist you throughout the whole process of setting up your iptv business. We will assist you with setting up the whole system to get you up and running. We also provide after-care service. Rest assured, any call-outs will be dealt with without any fuss and in the shortest time possible.

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IPTV Solutions for Business

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Start IPTV Business – PDF

Read More of Our 9-Part Series

1. (step 1: this article)
2. IPTV Middleware
3. ​Setrix​ ​Media​ ​Player
4. ​Applications​ ​for​ ​Smart​ ​TV
5. ​Tablet​ ​and​ ​Phone​ ​Applications
6. Set​ ​Top​ ​Box (STB)
7. Content Delivery Network
8. Custom​ ​Interface
9. ​Support​ ​and​ ​Launch