The legality of IPTV is a common question among users in Ireland. The short answer: IPTV technology itself is completely legal. It simply stands for Internet Protocol Television.
Understanding the Law
While the technology is legal, the legality depends on the content being streamed and whether the provider has the proper licensing agreements. Streaming copyrighted content without permission is against the law.
Why People Use VPNs
Many users opt to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) with their IPTV service to protect their privacy and prevent their Internet Service Provider (ISP) from throttling their connection speeds during peak streaming hours.