Live TV follows a broadcaster’s schedule, while video on demand lets you choose a film or episode and start it whenever you want. The EPG helps navigate live programmes; catch-up replays selected recent broadcasts; VOD is a separate library organised by title, genre, year and language.
Key takeaways
- ✓ Live TV follows a schedule
- ✓ VOD starts when you choose
- ✓ Catch-up depends on the channel
- ✓ EPG accuracy depends on source data and time zone
How live television works
Live channels play a continuous schedule just like traditional television. You join whatever is being broadcast at that moment. The electronic programme guide shows current and upcoming programmes when reliable schedule data is available.
How VOD works
A VOD library stores individual films, series and episodes for on-demand playback. You can normally pause, seek and resume, although available languages, subtitles and resolutions vary by title.
- Movies organised by genre or year
- Series divided into seasons and episodes
- Search by title
- Playback controls similar to a streaming library
Where catch-up fits
Catch-up is neither fully live nor a permanent VOD library. It allows replay of selected programmes from recent days when the channel supports recording. Retention periods and channel coverage can vary.
Content discovery for Israeli viewers
Use language, country and genre groups to move between Israeli channels and international catalogues. Correct Israel time-zone settings improve EPG navigation, while player search is usually the fastest way to find a VOD title.
Serving viewers across Israel
Our remote setup guidance supports customers in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer-Sheva, Netanya, Ashdod, Rishon LeZion and surrounding areas. Service performance depends on the home connection, Wi-Fi layout and device—not a claimed storefront or invented local address.
Common questions
Can I pause live IPTV?+
Some players and channels support pause, timeshift or catch-up, but it is not universal.
Does VOD use a screen connection?+
Yes. Playing a VOD title is an active stream and counts toward the plan’s simultaneous connection limit.
Why is the EPG time wrong?+
Check the device time zone, player EPG offset and daylight-saving setting for Israel.
