There are four main hotel TV system types: MATV, SMATV, IPTV and hybrid. The right one depends on guests, desired features, existing cabling and renovation plans.
| Topic | MATV | SMATV | IPTV | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sources | Antenna | Antenna + satellite | All, as IP | All, over coax |
| Room cabling | Coax | Coax | LAN or fiber | Coax + network |
| Welcome and menus | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Casting | No | No | Yes | Depends on TV |
| PMS integration | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Relative cost | Low | Medium | High | Medium–high |
Where are guests from? What is needed on screen? How ready is the cabling? When is the next renovation?
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