The TV system chosen at design stage sets investment, riser space and flexibility for the building's life. Decide from how the building will be used, not from habit or today's lowest price.
| Topic | MATV | SMATV | IPTV | FTTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sources | Antenna | Antenna + satellite | All, as IP | All, as IP |
| Room cabling | Coax | Coax | LAN or fiber | Fiber |
| TV features | Channels | Channels + in-house | Menus, welcome, casting | Menus, welcome, casting |
| Relative investment | Low | Medium | High | High, includes network |
| Future flexibility | Limited | Medium | High | Highest |
