IPTV basics guides
What IPTV is, how it works, what's legal, and the words people use.
IPTV Glossary: 60+ Terms Explained in Plain English
An A–Z IPTV glossary in plain British English: EPG, XMLTV, M3U, tvg-id, HLS, HEVC, multicast, catch-up, Widevine and more, with links to our deeper guides.
7 min read
Is IPTV Legal in the UK? What the Law Says in 2026
Is IPTV legal in the UK? The technology is; unlicensed services are not. Plain-English guide to the law for sellers and viewers, plus TV Licence rules.
6 min read
What Is IPTV? A Plain-English Guide to How It Works
What is IPTV? A plain-English UK guide to how internet TV works, from streams and HLS to multicast, plus legal and unlicensed services and the kit you need.
6 min read