Why Multicast is Better than Unicast for Hotel IPTV
One stream, many rooms: predictable bandwidth and consistent quality for live TV.
Efficiency at scale
Multicast eliminates per‑room duplication of the same channel, dramatically reducing bandwidth consumption and switch load.
Quality consistency
Because rooms receive the same stream, properties avoid the variability common with many individual unicast sessions.
Hybrid models
Use multicast for live channels and unicast for individualized on‑demand content. This balances scale and flexibility.
Sizing and planning
- Inventory channels and expected concurrent viewership
- Confirm switch features relevant to multicast in your environment
- Plan monitoring for channel health and network saturation
Common mistakes
- Over‑relying on unicast for popular live channels
- Skipping validation of network capabilities prior to rollout
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