PTCL to launch multi channel TV service
This news seems very exciting & extreamly innovative news. PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) is going to launch a multi channel TV service with a stat of art digital DVD picture quality. The service named as “PTCL’s Multi Channel IPTV”. The service will be offered on the same PTCL line that we all have in our home which will support Telephone, DSL internet & Multi Channel TV.
IPTV means a multi-channel Television service delivered via IP-based secure channels, representing a sharp increase in control of content distribution. It will enable you to enjoy unique features that you would not be able to enjoy over your traditional cable TV service. Some of these include:
• Broadcast and specialty TV channels
– Digital Broadcast TV
– Pay-per-view (PPV)
– Community TV
– Video-on-demand (VoD) and subscription VoD
• Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
– The ability to record your favorite programs without the need of a video recorder
• Time Shifted TV
– The ability to be able to see a live program from where you left it
• Directed advertising
– The ability to receive specific adverts for products that you are interested in buying
• Electronic Programming Guide (EPG)
– The ability to see listing of programs times for any channel
• And many more mouth watering features
The combination of PTCL IPTV, Broadband and voice services (‘Triple play’) on one pipe will enable you to enjoy more convenience in shape of
– Smart Home services (wireless networking, tele-metering, security system)
– Gaming
– Interactive services
– SMS/voice integrated applications
Source : PTCL
