TOP IPTV providers in the test: MagentaTV, 1 & 1 and Netcologne convince
TOP IPTV providers in the test: MagentaTV, 1 & 1 and Netcologne convince
MagentaTV, 1 & 1 and Netcologne are assessed in a recent test by Imtest as the best IPTV providers. The test comprised six providers, four large network providers that are active throughout Germany and two regional providers. IPTV stands for a television connection on the Internet.
The IptV network test is the most extensive and most demanding of its kind in Germany. The test was carried out by Zafaco GmbH, which analyzes the performance of the IPTV networks in the three dimensions IPTV, Internet and telephony. More than 50 quality parameters were considered and around 400,000 test connections were evaluated.
Magenta, the offer of Telekom, achieved very good results in all three categories. The low error rate, the quick reaction and the high audio and image quality were particularly evaluated. Only a minimal delay with higher data load was evaluated negatively.
also 1 & 1 and Netcologne were able to convince with very good performances. With 1 & 1, the delay with high data load is slightly larger than with Telekom, but the IPTV offer received a very good grade of 1.4. At Netcologne, all three categories were rated somewhat worse, but still with very good results.
The test gives consumers the opportunity to choose the best IPTV provider. The offer of regional providers such as Netcologne, which, despite slightly poorer reviews, offer good quality and services.
The IPTV offer and the quality of internet television have increased continuously in recent years and are in no way inferior to classic cable connections. In addition, the ancillary cost privilege falls away in July, which means that consumers can now choose freely.
The reviews of the individual providers are listed in the following table:
| Provider | Rating |
| ———- | ———— |
| Magenta | Very good |
| 1 & 1 | Very good |
| Netcologne | Very good |
| Telefónica | Good |
| Vodafone | Satisfactory |
| German glass fiber | Satisfactory |
This extensive test offers orientation aid for consumers and shows which provider offers the best performance in the area of IPTV. This information is particularly relevant for users in Berlin because you have the opportunity to choose between regional and Germany -wide providers.
Historically, internet television has developed strongly in recent years and has gained popularity. This test shows that IPTV is now a real alternative to classic cable connection and offers better quality. Since the use of the Internet in Germany is continuously increasing, IPTV offers are a sensible addition to conventional television.It is particularly interesting for Berlin consumers that Netcologne, as a regional provider, offers good performances despite slightly poorer reviews. This gives you the option of choosing a provider that is tailored to regional needs and still guarantees high quality.
Overall, the test shows that MagentaTV, 1 & 1 and Netcologne are the best IPTV providers and offer customers a good choice in Berlin. The increasing quality and the wide range of internet television make it a popular alternative to the classic television connection.
Source: imtest/ots
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