Question 1

What is the meaning of OTT?

Accepted Answer

OTT means Over-the-Top video and content delivered straight to a viewer's device over the open internet, without a cable or satellite operator in between.

Question 2

What is an OTT platform?

Accepted Answer

An OTT platform is software that ingests, transcodes, protects and streams video to end-user devices using HTTP-based adaptive streaming, while handling user management, billing and analytics.

Question 3

Is OTT free?

Accepted Answer

Some OTT services are free and ad-supported (AVOD), while others need a subscription (SVOD) or a per-title payment (TVOD). Many platforms offer both free and paid tiers.

Question 4

What is the difference between OTT and IPTV?

Accepted Answer

OTT uses the open internet and works on any connected device; IPTV runs on a managed private network and usually needs an operator-supplied set-top box.

Question 5

What are examples of OTT platforms?

Accepted Answer

Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, Apple TV+ and regional services such as SonyLIV and ZEE5.

Question 6

How do OTT platforms make money?

Accepted Answer

Through subscriptions, advertising, pay-per-view rentals or purchases and hybrid combinations of these, often supported by first-party data that improves retention.

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