Provider of TV, phone & Surfing
As the telecommunications market is very competitive, energy suppliers continue to set new techniques and new complete packages. One of these complete packages are also constricted from a telephone, an Internet connection and the reception of TV channels together.
Provider of TV, phone & Surfing
So far, we knew it so you have a phone connection and an Internet connection at one of the many vendors. In addition, we had a TV connection, for example, via satellite dish, cable or home antenna. offer since about 2007, for example, Telekom Germany GmbH, in addition to your existing complete package of Internet and telephone connection, also the reception of TV channels with. Another player in this market are the cable companies, such as Unity Media, Germany and cable KabelBW.
IPTV - The new technology
Unlike the cable companies, which offers telecom Germany GmbH, the live television over the phone line. This new technology called IPTV, which came in 2007 on the market. Many people think of when they hear the term IPTV, which it is TV on your PC at home - this assumption is incorrect. IPTV is normally connected to a TV set, and differs in its program diversity is not a "normal" television. Basic assumption of this technique, a DSL connection with a minimum bandwidth of 16,000 +. The development of such lines is now very good. Approximately 20 million households are currently being supplied to this line quality - and counting. For those who does not like to dare to new techniques, tested in September 2010, the Stiftung Warentest, the offer of the Telekom GmbH Germany and has been rated the "best image quality '. Other telecommunications companies, such as "Alice", currently offer IPTV. Here it is said that currently no other provider, offering a diverse and high quality product, such as Telekom Germany GmbH and its Entertain.
Advantages of IPTV
The advantages of IPTV are obvious. As already mentioned, there are excellent image quality, a very extensive online video library (movies can be rented for a certain fee) and many other interesting features, such as (pause live TV) time shifting, recording features etc.
Are there disadvantages?
A major disadvantage of IPTV is not yet widespread availability. It can not all German households are provided with this technique - but this is only a matter of time. For each of the household television mietpflichtiger a receiver is needed.
Entertain Comfort Telekom GmbH Germany
This package includes a phone line with free phone calls to German fixed network (flat rate), an Internet connection with a bandwidth of at least 16 000 + and the corresponding flat rate and can watch live TV channels over the Internet. Furthermore, many useful functions, such as time-shifted television or an electronic program guide, with no charge. The basic package costs per month, including basic telephony and value added tax, 44,95 €. For the reception of this technology is needed, however, an IPTV-capable hard disk receiver, which is also offered by Telekom. This will be added to a monthly € 4.95 (this amount is currently waived for the first 12 months and is using discount levels a year cheaper).
UnityMedia 3play
The complete packages of cable operator Unity Media also include a telephone line with flat rate Internet access with a bandwidth of 32 Mbit / s and live TV. Here are the features do not have the phone jack, but over the cable connection (this must be available as well). The UnityMedia 3play offer is currently available for 25 €, which is the basic prerequisite connection, which means a monthly surcharge of about 18 €. The receiver is on this offer for the entire period, inclusive.
Recommendation
For each technology and future-oriented customers, the IPTV technology Telekom GmbH Germany very interesting. If the configuration options are given, the Entertain Comfort should always look again. Tip: to customers who do not need an Internet connection was meant. This provides the so-called telecom Entertain "Pure" on. This package contains then only a phone connection and IPTV.