A method of configuring and managing a user equipment client in an IPTV network (or cable or Internet TV) is disclosed, comprising installing a personalised service profile at the UE which is representative of fast channel change/retransmission (FCC/Retr) service configuration data or other data available to the UE by virtue of at least its location, the service profile including a list of channels available for FCC/Retr and, for each channel, the address from which that service is achievable.