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Over-the-top
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Over-the-top Video, Over-the-Internet
Video)
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Over-the-top is a
general term for service that you utilize over a network that is not
offered by that network
operator. It's
often referred to as "over-the-top" because these services ride on top
of the service you already get and don't require any business or
technology affiliations with your network
operator.
Sprint is an "over-the-top long distance service as they primarily
offer long distance over other phone company's phone lines. Often there
are similarities to the service your network operator offers and the
over-the-top provider offers.
Over-the-top services could play a significant role in the proliferation of Internet television and Internet-connected TVs. This term has been used to (perhaps incorrectly) describe IPTV video also. See Internet (Broadband) TV. Over-the-top-TV - (OTT) - Over-The-Top Home Entertainment Media - Electronic device manufacturers are providing DVD players, video game consoles and TVs with built-in wireless connectivity. These devices piggy back on an existing wireless network, pull content from the Internet and deliver it to the TV set. Typically these devices need no additional wires, hardware or advanced knowledge on how to operate. Content suited for TV can be delivered via the Internet. These OTT applications include Facebook and YouTube. Also see Internet-connected TVs. Overbuilder PC-based
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