Terrestrial Television is currently the most popular type of television watched in EU 27. According to statistics it is used by nearly half of all households. About a one third of Europeans are using Cable TV services and one fifth are using Satellite services. All three television types are in various stages of transition from analogue to digital signal transmission. Digitalization of television allows the addition of a significant degree of interactivity to broadcasts. Moreover, a new type of digital television is currently being developed. It is IPTV, which promises to deliver more interactive and personalized services to customers. These innovations promise to create an interactive learning environment as well. The aim of the article is to compare advantages and shortcomings of IPTV and Digital Terrestrial Television in respect to educational applications.