⚡ Quick answer: Catch-up TV lets you replay a specific broadcast from roughly the past 7 days — different from a live channel (happening now) and from VOD (a standing library not tied to broadcast dates).
Catch-up is one of the more misunderstood IPTV features, mostly because it sits between two things people already know — live TV and on-demand.
How Catch-Up TV Works
Instead of watching a channel live, you go back to a specific program that already aired and start it from the beginning — the same show, at a time of your choosing, rather than whatever's airing right now.
Catch-Up vs. VOD vs. Live
| Live TV | Catch-Up TV | VOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Currently airing broadcast | A past broadcast, replayed | A standing movie/series library |
| Time window | Right now only | Roughly the past 7 days | Always available |
| Tied to a schedule? | Yes | Yes — a specific past airing | No |
Is It Included in Your Plan?
Catch-up TV is included as part of the 12-month plansspecifically — check current plan details before assuming it's included on every term length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does catch-up TV go?
Typically up to 7 days, letting you replay something broadcast earlier in the week rather than only what's airing right now.
Is catch-up TV the same as on-demand (VOD)?
No — catch-up replays a specific past broadcast tied to when it originally aired, while VOD is a standing library of movies and series you can watch anytime, not tied to a broadcast schedule.
Is catch-up TV included in every plan?
It's included as part of the 12-month plans specifically — check the current plan details on the pricing page.
12-month terms include it
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