Triple play (telecommunications)

In telecommunication, a triple play service is a marketing term for an IP service gathering the three following services: Internet, Television (Video on Demand, VOD or Live Stream) and Phone (Voice over IP, VoIP). Triple play is also used to describe computer boards and chips which combine voice, video and data processing. Triple play focusses on a combined business model rather than on solving technical issues or a common standard.

Related Topics:
Telecommunication - IP - Internet - Video on Demand - VOD - Voice over IP - VoIP

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Today, Triple-Play services are offered by Cable TV operators as well as fixed telephony operators. It relies on the assumption that an integrated solution will increase opportunity costs for customers who may want to chose between service providers. Interoperability is not a design target.

Related Topics:
Cable TV - Fixed telephony

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Many service operators are also rolling out Ethernet to the home networks, which support Tripleplay services. Particulaly in green field developments where the capex is reduced by deploying one network to deliver all services.

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