What's the difference between traditional cable TV and cable TV launched by China Unicom?

The main differences between traditional cable TV and cable TV (also called IPTV service) launched by China Unicom are as follows:

1, with different functions: traditional cable TV can only be connected to TV to watch cable TV programs; The cable TV launched by China Unicom can not only connect TV to watch cable TV programs, but also provide broadband network for computer and other network devices to access the Internet.

2. Different signal transmission modes: traditional cable TV transmits cable TV signals through dedicated lines; Cable TV launched by China Unicom provides network signals and cable TV signals through broadband networks or optical fibers;

3. Different charging methods: the traditional cable TV service package charges one year, and watching HD programs requires extra fees, so the overall cost is higher; The cable TV launched by Unicom is charged according to the bandwidth package, and the charge is relatively low;

4. The number of TV programs provided is different: the number of channels of traditional cable TV programs is limited, generally dozens; China Unicom provides a large number of cable TV channels, with hundreds.