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title: Do I need satellite for using IPTV?
description: "IPTV can be played by connecting your device to the Internet, therefore it does not need for satellite, receiver or any kind of antenna. [What is IPTV?](/docs/what-is/what-is-iptv/) - ![Satellite-iptv](https://helpcenter.nxtiptv.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Satellite-iptv-300x225.jpeg) ## ## Satellite TV TV services broadcast programs to an uplink equipment for…"
url: "https://helpcenter.nxtiptv.co/docs/suggestions/do-i-need-satellite-for-using-iptv/"
updated: "2022-07-22"
category: SOLUTIONS / Suggestions
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# Do I need satellite for using IPTV?

IPTV can be played by connecting your device to the Internet, therefore it does not need for satellite, receiver or any kind of antenna. [What is IPTV?](/docs/what-is/what-is-iptv/)

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![Satellite-iptv](https://helpcenter.nxtiptv.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Satellite-iptv-300x225.jpeg)

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## Satellite TV

TV services broadcast programs to an uplink equipment for broadcasting signals through an uplink satellite dish. Then the signals go up to space radio station or so-called DVB satellite and re-transmitted back down the earth. Aa antenna picks up the signal and transmits it to satellite set-up box which is connected to our TV.

## IPTV

As its name suggests, IPTV channels are broadcasted through the Internet. This new low-cost technology is superseding the traditional satellite and cable subscription for many users around the world.