How does satellite TV and internet via satellite work?

Satellite TV and internet via satellite is a different way of receiving (television) signals than via cable. TV via satellite is actually a kind of broadcasting service, where connected 'subscribers' receive television signals via a receiver. In most cases, the reflector used to receive the (television) signals is a antenna / dish antenna. The received signals are transmitted to a satellite and then electronically adjusted. Downloading the non-encrypted (television) signals is freely available to everyone; this concerns the so-called FTA (= Free-to-Air) channels. Downloading the encrypted (television) signals is only possible by those who have signed up for satellite television and pay subscription fees for it. However, these subscription fees tend to be cheaper than those of cable TV. However, satellite TV and internet providers offer more quality on top of that, for thus a fraction of the price of cable TV.

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Satellite TV subscribers are generally very satisfied with the price/quality ratio offered. Especially when compared to users who take the same services via cable. Satellite TV and satellite internet providers are able to offer a strong signal continuously and is essentially almost completely wireless. This makes for enormous user convenience both in your home, but also outside. For example, at the campsite, boat or other locations anywhere in the world.

Easily install TV and internet via satellite yourself

Installing satellite TV or satellite internet is so 'simple' that one can usually do it themselves. Should you not want to do this, there are plenty of technicians available who are happy to do it for you. This decision is entirely up to you. Whichever form of installation you choose, quality wins out over any investment.

Higher quality at a lower price

With satellite tv it is possible, as with cable TV, to block channels or programmes, set timers to record films, series or other programmes. One thus has access to at least the same ease of use for less money and with higher quality.

Components satellite TV

To watch satellite television at home, the following five components are important: the programme source, the broadcast centre, the satellite, the satellite dish and the receiver.

• The programme source is simply the television channels offered for broadcast by (global) broadcasters, among others. The satellite TV service provider (mostly) does not create television programmes itself, but pays other parties for the right to broadcast their programmes via satellite. The satellite TV service provider thus acts as a kind of broker, just like cable TV providers.
• The broadcast centre is the central hub of the 'satellite television system'. At the broadcast centre, one receives programming from the various television sources, both in digital and analogue form, and transmits these programmes (signals) to a satellite.
• The satellite receives the signal(s) from the transmission centre and sends these signals back to Earth.
• The television viewer's satellite dish receives the signal from the satellite and transmits it to the receiver of the person who wants to watch television.
• The receiver processes the signals from the satellite dish and transmits these signals to the (digital) television.

Satellite TV and internet versus cable TV: pros and cons

Higher quality signal via satellite dish

TV and internet via satellite offer a higher quality, or a better broadcast signal, at a lower price than cable. This is immediately the main difference between the two services and thus a major advantage of satellite TV versus cable TV.

Programme offer

Furthermore, the variety of programme offerings is a big advantage of satellite TV and internet versus cable. This too can be an important consideration when choosing between satellite or cable. Whether you want to enjoy the latest movies, sporting events, regional and/or specialised channels, all these are available via satellite and thus the needs of every television viewer can be met. Many times, satellite TV providers offer their subscribers channels that can only be received via satellite TV. This makes satellite TV unique and exclusive! And all at only a fraction of the price compared to a cable subscription!

Crystal-clear digital signal

As indicated earlier, the image quality of satellite TV and satellite internet services is a big advantage over cable. Some providers even claim that they broadcast 99.96% of the total transmission time a crystal-clear digital signal via dish. On an annual basis, this means only 4 hours of 'inferior' signal quality. Many cable providers unfortunately cannot hand over the same figures.

Loss of local channels

The loss of possible local channels when switching from cable TV to satellite TV is nihil. In most cases satellite TV offers a wider range of local channels. Another important difference when comparing satellite TV versus cable TV.

Watch TV all over Europe

Another pro of satellite TV: it's the only option to watch (local) TV channels of your home country all over Europe! This ia not possible with cable TV or not available (yet) via the internet.

These pros of TV and internet via dish antennas, combined with the lower rates, make the desision easy... Choose as well for TV and internet via the satellite!

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