LinqTV Resources
Streaming guides for operators
Original, in-depth articles on OTT fundamentals — written for product leaders, engineers, and content teams building subscription, live, and ad-supported services.
Each guide explains what the technology or business model is, how it works in production, and what to consider when you launch or scale on a platform like LinqTV.
What is OTT? Everything You Need to Know
How over-the-top streaming works and what operators need to launch OTT services.
What is SVOD? Subscription Video on Demand
How subscription streaming works, pricing models, and platform requirements.
What is VOD? Video on Demand Streaming
On-demand catalogs, encoding, delivery, and monetization fundamentals.
How Live Streaming Works
Ingest, transcoding, CDN delivery, and live-to-VOD workflows explained.
What is Linear Streaming?
24/7 channels, FAST, and cloud playout for TV-style experiences.
What is IPTV? How IPTV Works
Managed IPTV vs OTT and what telcos need to deliver IP television.
What is HLS? HTTP Live Streaming Guide
HLS playlists, segments, adaptive bitrate, and player integration.
What is Video Encoding?
Codecs, bitrates, ladders, and how encoding affects quality and cost.
What is Pay-Per-View (PPV)?
Transactional video, rentals, event tickets, and entitlement models.
Video DRM: A Detailed Guide
Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady, and protecting premium streams.
OTT Advertising Beginners Guide
AVOD, SSAI, ad servers, and monetizing streaming with ads.
How to Scale an OTT Streaming Business
Growth levers, infrastructure, and operations for scaling streaming.
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