More recently, the meaning of installing a satellite dish was only available to a country resident. In the cities it was much easier to connect to cable or digital television. This was explained by the fact that many were frightened by the cost of the kit itself, which included a dish of a certain diameter and a receiver, which recognized the incoming signal and decoded it. But lately the price of such kits has fallen dramatically. In addition, now many people can do without a receiver, since the DVB-S2 signal understands every TV, if it is not a budget. About the best sets of satellite television, we will describe below.
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What company satellite kit to choose
Theoretically, you can buy some nameless satellite dish and ask the master to tune in to any satellite you choose. Some of them broadcast foreign TV, while others are able to please the mass of domestic channels. However, in most cases, many TV channels will be encrypted. To view them, you need a subscription, after which a special card is issued, inserted into the receiver or TV. Therefore, it is much easier to order a complete set of satellite TV right away - this way you will spend much less time and nerves.
The satellite television market in Russia is notable for its intense competition. Because of her, in 2014, the well-known Rikor TV and Raduga TV left the market - they simply did not have enough money to obtain a license.
Now residents of our country have the opportunity to connect to the following operators:
1. "Tricolor TV"
2. Orion Express (Telecard)
3. NTV Plus
4. Mts
Each of these operators has its own number of advantages and disadvantages. You can make a choice only in detail considering the offers and tariffs of all operators. It should be noted that the prices for the kits themselves may vary in different regions. After all, for example, in a deaf Siberia it may be necessary to install a larger antenna, whereas in central Europe the possibilities of a 60-centimeter “plate” will suffice.
The best satellite TV sets
Tricolor STV-0.55
It’s not for nothing that Tricolor TV is the largest satellite television operator in Russia. Now more than 12 million subscribers are connected to it. And all from the fact that the operator offers an excellent picture for little money. Moreover, some TV channels can be watched in general for free, having forgotten about a subscription! But that's not all!
The operator does his best to reduce the prices of the equipment with which the connection is made. A good example of this is the Tricolor set CTB-0.55. As of February 2017, for this 55-centimeter “plate” with a converter and a bracket they are asking for 1,500 rubles. However, your TV must understand the standard DVB-S2, otherwise you will have to look towards a more expensive set, supplemented by the receiver-prefix.
This antenna ideally shows itself in the central part of Russia. Its small size does not affect the image quality. As for the operator himself, there is not much point about him in detail.
It is enough to know that it offers over 200 TV channels, of which more than 30 are broadcast in Full HD resolution. The disadvantage of Tricolor TV is strictly temporary and concerns only old subscribers. The fact is that in April 2016, the translation of the broadcast from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 was launched. Because of this, many people had to purchase a new receiver.
Advantages:
- Low cost of equipment;
- There are various free services;
- A number of channels can be watched for free;
- A large number of TV channels in different packages;
- There are television channels for adults;
- There is an opportunity to watch movies from the operator’s library.
Disadvantages:
- This kit includes only the antenna, bracket and converter;
- The antenna is not suitable for the region remote from the satellite.
NTV Plus HD SIMPLE 2
The existence of NTV-Plus is known to every football fan. The fact is that this operator has a lot of own TV channels. On some of them various sports competitions are broadcast, including the championships of many European countries in football. That is why every sports fan should choose among NTV-Plus satellite television operators.
The above set at first glance is worth quite a lot of money. But this is if you don’t remember that every buyer gets a two-year subscription to the Economical package as a gift! The kit includes a 60 cm antenna, installation kit, HDMI cable, smart card and Opentech receiver - OHS 1740V. In a word, in it you will find everything you need. It will be necessary only to call the master who will precisely aim your "plate" at the desired satellite.
Advantages:
- A large number of sports channels;
- Premieres of films before their release on DVD;
- A good receiver;
- Included is everything you need to start watching TV;
- A large number of high-definition channels;
- Two years of free viewing of the Economical package;
- Many thematic packages to choose from.
Disadvantages:
- The cost of paid packages is quite high;
- For some people, the receiver does not live very long;
- The total number of channels is not very large.
Tricolor Full HD E501 / C5911
Another set for connecting to the operator "Tricolor TV". But this is not the only one "plate". This set is designed for those whose television does not understand the signals of modern satellite television. Moreover, the kit is designed to connect directly to two TVs! The fact is that the buyer will find in the box a couple of receivers - devices called GS E501 and GS C5911.
The largest receiver has enhanced functionality. Well, the smaller device can be connected to the TV that you watch quite rarely. The disadvantage of this kit is only its very high cost. In this case, the creators have managed to save - HDMI cables have to be bought separately.
Advantages:
- A large set of free TV channels;
- Thematic packages that are understandable to everyone;
- Two receivers;
- One of the devices can record the air;
- Supported function TimeShift;
- Not very high cost of channels included in paid packages;
- There are erotic TV channels.
Disadvantages:
- 55 cm antenna in some regions will be small;
- No HDMI cables included.
MTS №92
The cellular operator MTS has entered the satellite television market relatively recently. In order to attract customers, he made a bet on channels that broadcast in Full HD resolution. MTS has more such TV channels than all other Russian operators. But, of course, viewing them costs money.
Satellite TV set called MTS № 92 has nothing superfluous. It includes a traditional 60 cm antenna, everything you need to install it and a CAM module. The cable from the "dish" can be plugged into the TV, if he understands the corresponding signal. Or you will have to buy a receiver separately, which, although it costs money, is completely easy.
The only problem with the kit is that the operator together with it imposes several thematic packages and services, which in a month become paid. Therefore, after connecting, you will have to go to the operator's office in order for you to disconnect the packages with those channels that you simply are not interested in.
Advantages:
- A huge number of TV channels;
- There are channels that are broadcast in very high resolution;
- There is a function "Video on demand."
Disadvantages:
- The operator imposes paid packages;
- In some regions, the 60-centimeter “plate” is small;
- The receiver needs a brand - with a slot for a SIM-card;
- Not the most convenient official site.
HD GLOBO X8 0.6m Telecard
As the name implies, this kit includes a 60-centimeter satellite dish. Also, the buyer receives a receiver capable of recognizing the video stream in DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards. Full HD resolution supported.
Like all other operators, Telekart offers to watch the main channels for free. There are 12 of these in total. The advantage of the operator is a flexible tariff line. If 60 channels are enough for you, the subscription fee will be only 50 rubles per month, which is very, very little.
It should be noted that the unlimited package, and these are more than 200 TV channels, is quite inexpensive. Yet Telekart has certain drawbacks. Many users have noted the lack of sports channels. Not only the operator and additional online services.
Advantages:
- Telecard Bonus program, encouraging regular subscribers;
- A very large number of TV channels;
- Relatively cheap unlimited tariff;
- There are erotic channels;
- The kit includes a good receiver;
- Convenient site that tells about all the difficulties.
Disadvantages:
- Few sports channels;
- A 60-centimeter “plate” will be small in some regions;
- The kit is not sold in all stores.
What set of satellite TV to buy
If you have decided to connect to satellite television, be sure to go through the official sites of all four operators. First of all, you need to pay attention to the cost of viewing those or other packages, and then you should think about the money that is asked for a set of equipment.
Below we briefly pay attention to the features of each TV:
1. For example, the MTS site is very unsightly and it is very difficult to figure out how much it will cost you to watch TV channels of interest.
2. It's all right with Telekart. But there is a problem with the connection - in many regions. To purchase equipment you will have to go to a separate office, which can be located somewhere on the outskirts. However, no one forbids using the online store, so you can buy a set of satellite TV even in a remote corner of our homeland.
3. The most popular among Russians enjoys "Tricolor TV". Here and a wide choice of sets, which can be designed for one or two televisions, or even be delivered without a receiver.
4. You should also not forget about NTV-Plus, which has recently reduced prices. But watching this satellite TV will be cheap only in the first two years, then the cost of the budget package will increase. But this is, without a doubt, the best choice of amateur football, tennis, hockey, basketball and many other sports.
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