IP Television (IPTV) 2026 — What It Is and How It Works
IP television — commonly called IPTV — delivers live TV channels, movies, and on-demand video over your broadband internet connection. No satellite dish, no cable installation, no engineer visit. Just your internet connection and an app. Mojo 4K delivers 50,000+ channels in 4K via IP television starting at $9/month.
How IP Television Works
Traditional television broadcasts all channels simultaneously over a fixed infrastructure — cable, satellite, or over-the-air. Every household receives the same signal and switches between channels locally. This works but is expensive to build, maintain, and upgrade.
IP television works differently. Instead of broadcasting all channels simultaneously, it sends only the channel you are watching as a data stream over your existing broadband connection. When you switch channels, a new stream starts. The video is encoded as IP packets, transmitted over the internet, received by your device, decoded, and displayed — all in real time with a typical delay of 2-5 seconds.
The result: any content that can be encoded as data can be delivered via IP television. No geographic limits, no cable infrastructure required, unlimited channel capacity. A single IPTV provider can deliver 50,000 channels globally to any device with an internet connection.
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Your home
Broadband router + device
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IP network
Your broadband connection
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IPTV headend
Mojo 4K servers — 99.97% uptime
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Content sources
50,000+ channels from 80+ countries
IP Television vs Traditional TV — Full Comparison
| Feature | IP Television (IPTV) | Cable TV | Satellite TV |
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| Installation required | No — app only | Engineer visit | Dish + engineer |
| Channel count | 50,000+ unlimited | 200-500 | 200-800 |
| International content | 80+ countries | Limited | Regional only |
| Monthly cost | $9 (Mojo 4K) | $70-$100+ | $80-$120+ |
| 4K quality | Included | Limited | Limited |
| PPV events | Included free | $50-80 extra | $50-80 extra |
| Works anywhere | Any device, worldwide | Fixed location | Fixed location |
Types of IP Television Services
Live IP Television
Real-time broadcast of live TV channels over IP. Includes sports events, news, entertainment and international channels. Mojo 4K delivers 50,000+ live channels with a 2-5 second delay vs the broadcast — equivalent to cable.
VOD (Video on Demand)
On-demand movies and series stored on IPTV servers. Watch any title at any time. Mojo 4K includes 300,000+ VOD titles across all genres and languages, updated weekly.
Time-Shifted Television
Catch-up TV and pause/rewind of live broadcasts. Available through TiviMate Premium with Mojo 4K's EPG data — watch any programme from the last 7 days on supported channels.
IP Television — Frequently Asked Questions
What is IP television?
IP television (IPTV) is the delivery of television content over internet protocol networks. Instead of cable or satellite infrastructure, your TV channels arrive through your broadband connection as data streams. Mojo 4K delivers 50,000+ live channels via IP television from $9/month.
How does IP television differ from cable TV?
Cable TV broadcasts all channels simultaneously over a fixed wire to your home. IP television sends only the channel you are watching as a stream over your existing internet connection. IP television offers more channels (50,000+ vs 500), lower cost ($9 vs $70-100/month), international content, and works on any device worldwide.
Do I need a special device for IP television?
No special device is required. IP television works on Amazon Firestick, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Apple TV, iPhone, Android, Chromecast, Roku, and PC. Download a compatible app (TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro), enter your credentials, and stream immediately.
Is IP television legal?
Licensed IP television services are legal. Mojo 4K operates as a licensed IPTV provider. The technology itself — IP television — is completely legal and used by major providers including YouTube TV, Netflix, Hulu, and Sling TV. The legality depends on whether the content is properly licensed, not on the delivery method.
How do I start receiving IP television?
Subscribe to Mojo 4K at mojo4ktv.com/pricing (or try free for 24 hours — no card). Download TiviMate or IPTV Smarters Pro on your device. Enter your Mojo 4K credentials. You are streaming 50,000+ channels via IP television in under 5 minutes, with no installation and no engineer visit.
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50,000+ live channels, 4K quality, every PPV event, 300,000+ movies and series. All delivered over your broadband connection via IP television. No dish, no cable, no engineer.