Satellite reception

Satellite reception allows home viewers to receive TV, radio and other programming via a satellite installation. For example, the ASTRA satellites at 19.2° East simultaneously transmit more than 1,100 TV and radio channels to 38+ million...



See also: Digital services

In 2006, total ASTRA coverage increased by 2.2 million to reach 109.2 million satellite and cable homes in 35 countries.
Within its footprint, ASTRA remains the leading European satellite system for direct-to-home reception: 47.2 million homes enjoy ASTRA programming directly via satellite.
Satellite continues to be the most popular digital reception mode, with a 60% share of the total digital market.
More than 1 out of 3 of all TV homes within the ASTRA footprint are now receiving digital services, compared to 26% at year end 2005...