So much took place in 2023 as regards cable TV services and how Africans fared. The year 2023 witnessed so many changes in cost of subscriptions to cable TV services struggling to become the best in channel content and profiting. Infact, there is currently a rat race to capture the entire Africa market in the cable and satellite TV industry. So many such as DStv, GOtv, Startimes etc came up with new prices for both subscription tariffs and decoder sales. As a result, Nigerians and indeed all Africa are currently confused as regards the best choice to make for the […]
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This article contains everything you need to know about free-to-air satellite TV channels. This includes free-to-air (FTA) satellites, positions, polarity and all other parameters necessary to receive free-to-air channels. However, we shall clear the misgivings about what an FTA channels really is.We shall also tell you the kind of satellite and even locations where you can receive FTA satellite channels. Locations here refers to satellite footprints while beam is the signal intensity over an area. Nevertheless, we shall simplify it for easy understanding. Furthermore, the size of satellite dish you use matters if you are interested in tracking free-to-air (FTA) […]
This article explains how to connect one satellite dish to multiple decoders of same network or different networks. This works for services such as DStv, MyTV, Startimes Dish, TStv, etc. ONE DISH FOR ALL DECODERS What if you had two or more decoders, and you are considering using only satellite dish to connect all of them, to avoid littering the entire space with satellite dish of different sizes? Yes, it is absolutely possible to deploy only one satellite dish to multiple decoders. Whether as a communal dish or private use, there is no limit to the number of decoders that […]
The introduction of the TStv pay-as-you-go has brought so much nightmare over the traditional DStv monthly billing cycle system. In this article, we ashall xray the differences and similarities between the pay-as-you-go from the DStv and TStv. However, it is very certain that the subscription billing trend will begin to change to accomodate paying for only what you consume. DStv, the digital satellite pay-TV brand of the South African based company MultiChoice may be In trouble as the newly launched satellite TV in Nigeria Telcom Satellite TV (TSTV) Takes Center Stage. On 1st October, TStv shall begin to offer Pay-As-you-Go […]
Since October 2017, Nigerians have been enjoying a new brand of digital satellite pay-TV service. The Telcom Satellite Television, TStv features a pure satellite TV service that uses the Direct-to-Home DTH technology to offer High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD video and super audio TV signals. Furthermore, we shall look comprehensively at TStv features, subscription packages, channels, cost, meaning of TStv and other vital information about TStv. TSTV is similar to the DStv in technology, mode of signal transmission and other basic services. Although when it comes to interactive features between the user and decoders or set-top boxes, […]
This article is a special write up that highlights what it takes to succeed in the business of installation of satellite and cable TV in Nigeria and Africa. So many people are venturing into cable TV business but so much more are failing. This is due to grave mistakes, which are unfortunately ignored as nothing. If you are an installer, technician or wish to open a cable TV or related business, pay attention to this post. The content has been deeply researched on, using Nigeria as a case study. Rules for Success in Satellite and Cable TV Business in […]