A system and method of delivering video content is disclosed. In a
particular embodiment, the method includes storing video data packets of
an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) channel at an access switch/router
system that communicates with an IPTV access network. The method also
includes receiving data at the access switch/router system indicating a
selection of the IPTV channel from a set-top box device via the IPTV
access network. Further, the method includes sending copies of the stored
video data packets of the IPTV channel to the set-top box device via the
IPTV access network.