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### What is IPTV? ### What is IPTV?
In non-technical words, IPTV (Internet Protocol television) stations have web addresses that *are obtained from official sources or authorized services for easier access to the end user who has any media player that supports streaming*. In non-technical words, IPTV (Internet Protocol television) stations have web addresses that *are obtained from official sources or authorized services for easier access to the end user who has any media player that supports streaming*.
See [Internet Protocol television](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Protocol_television) from Wikipedia article. This article is important, because newcomers do not understand how playlists work. Based on "[Internet Protocol television](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Protocol_television)" from Wikipedia article. This article is important, because newcomers do not understand how playlists work.
### Do I need a good Internet connection to watch an available stream? ### Do I need a good Internet connection to watch an available stream?
A lot of channels are ready for main public because of adaptive resolution. If you have a slow connection, play again at another time, because you may experience short stuttering and/or signal loss. A lot of channels are ready for main public because of adaptive resolution. If you have a slow connection, play again at another time, because you may experience short stuttering and/or signal loss.
Some TV stations have a maximum of simultaneous users. So if this stream does not display correctly (becuase of bandwidth limit), you will have to play at another time. Some TV stations have a maximum of simultaneous users. So if this stream does not display correctly (becuase of bandwidth limit), you will have to play at another time.
Based on [#6791](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/discussions/6791).
### I have a cable service and I want those channels to be on this IPTV. Is that possible? ### I have a cable service and I want those channels to be on this IPTV. Is that possible?
No. This playlist does not replace traditional cable, because this playlist can't include exclusive channels that may not be available on free-to-air. In other words, you will not have all the channels in the world. We recommend contacting your cable provider to offer legal alternatives to this service or visit the [iptv-org/awesome-iptv](https://github.com/iptv-org/awesome-iptv) repository for find other providers. No. This playlist does not replace traditional cable, because this playlist can't include exclusive channels that may not be available on free-to-air. In other words, you will not have all the channels in the world. We recommend contacting your cable provider to offer legal alternatives to this service or visit the [iptv-org/awesome-iptv](https://github.com/iptv-org/awesome-iptv) repository for find other providers.
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### Does the playlist have a channel guide? ### Does the playlist have a channel guide?
Yes, because an id of each channel is used to link to program guide. However, not all channels have their EPG available. See [EPG](https://github.com/iptv-org/epg) for more info. Please note that the guide is not perfect and some channels (like international feeds) may interrupt programming without you knowing. Yes, because an id of each channel is used to link to program guide. However, not all channels have their EPG available. See [EPG](https://github.com/iptv-org/epg) for more info. Please note that the guide is not perfect and some channels (like international feeds) may interrupt programming without you knowing.
Based on [#2438](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/2438) and [#4537]([https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/2438](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/discussions/4537)). Based on [#2438](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/2438) and [#4537](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/discussions/4537).
### Is it possible to view channels directly from the main website? ### Is it possible to view channels directly from the main website?
No, to avoid possible abuse of the service. No, to avoid possible abuse of the service.
Based on [https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/1002](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/1002).
### Why don't we show NSFW channels in most playlists? ### Why don't we show NSFW channels in most playlists?
NSFW content are not suitable for the main public. To avoid issues with these kind of programmings, we've created a separate NSFW playlist available for everyone. If you want to see this type of channel, please use the NSFW playlist. NSFW content are not suitable for the main public. To avoid issues with these kind of programmings, we've created a separate NSFW playlist available for everyone. If you want to see this type of channel, please use the NSFW playlist.
Based on [#1799](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/pull/1799) and [#3031](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/pull/3031). Based on [#1799](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/pull/1799) and [#3031](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/pull/3031).
### Do I have to pay to use this list? ### Do I have to pay to use this playlist?
No. Also, the maintenance of this service is self-financed. No. Also, the maintenance of this service is self-financed.
### Are you planning to include a VOD of TV shows broadcasted on this playlist? ### Are you planning to include a VOD of TV shows broadcasted on this playlist?
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### Does the channel need to be publicly accessible to be included in the playlists? ### Does the channel need to be publicly accessible to be included in the playlists?
Yes, we need the links to be publicly accessible like FTA packages (free-to-air), online services or official websites. We recommend tagging [Geo-blocked] if it is only accessible in one or few countries. Yes, we need the links to be publicly accessible like FTA packages (free-to-air), online services or official websites. We recommend tagging [Geo-blocked] if it is only accessible in one or few countries.
Based on [#480](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/480). Based on [#480](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/480) and [#2732](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/2732).
### Can I add a FTA channel that broadcasts PPV events or pay programming? ### Can I add a FTA channel that broadcasts PPV events or pay programming?
Maybe. Consider if the country where it is broadcasted allows fair use. Owners can ban the broadcast of PPV events, and even issue a DMCA takedown. Check the [blocklist](https://github.com/iptv-org/database/blob/master/data/blocklist.csv) for more info about specific events, and this [counternotice](https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/3ce1c9402c6b7e46dcbbea6ff866d6a44e75c72a/2020/10/2020-10-08-dfl-counternotice.md) indicating that a DMCA takedown is invalid if only one FTA channel infringes copyright. Maybe. Consider if the country where it is broadcasted allows fair use. Owners can ban the broadcast of PPV events, and even issue a DMCA takedown. Check the [blocklist](https://github.com/iptv-org/database/blob/master/data/blocklist.csv) for more info about specific events, and this [counternotice](https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/3ce1c9402c6b7e46dcbbea6ff866d6a44e75c72a/2020/10/2020-10-08-dfl-counternotice.md) indicating that a DMCA takedown is invalid if only one FTA channel infringes copyright.
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Note: There are cases of broadcasting a copy of third-party content (released previously in public) with the purpose of promoting, educating or commenting. This is known as fair use (also called "fair dealing" or "copyright exception") and should be important when broadcasting without problems on your TV channel. Note: There are cases of broadcasting a copy of third-party content (released previously in public) with the purpose of promoting, educating or commenting. This is known as fair use (also called "fair dealing" or "copyright exception") and should be important when broadcasting without problems on your TV channel.
### Is it possible to limit the broadcasting of my channel to my country only? ### Is it possible to add my channel to broadcast only in my country?
If you do not want the channel to be broadcast outside your country (for legal reasons), we recommend using the [Geo-blocked] tag for your stream. Yes, if you do not want the channel to be broadcast outside your country (for legal reasons), we recommend using the [Geo-blocked] tag for your stream.
Based on [#6534](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/6534). Based on [#2732](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/2732) and [#6534](https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/issues/6534).
### Is there any way to add my channel other than via this git repository? ### Is there any way to add my channel other than via this git repository?
No, there is no such option. No, there is no such option.