Network Operator - (Content Provider) (Associated with  Network-operator Channel , Network Operator Channel) -
1) The entity (content provider) that literally sends the viewer the TV signal (content) they watch and interactive with, if interactivity is available. This can include local network television stations, affiliates, cable television providers, telcos, terrestrial, satellite TV providers, Internet service providers, etc.


Content Vendors – (May be known as Content Providers) - See Content Providers.

Back Channel - (a.k.a., Backchannel, Return Channel, Reverse Channel, Return Path, Return Link, Back Channel Network Connection.)

Program Provider - Internet TV's (& IPTV's) ability for almost anyone to offer a TV program.