ᐅ Is a Satellite System Still Necessary for New Builds, or Is IPTV Sufficient?

Hello everyone,

Please forgive me if I haven’t searched through hundreds of pages. My basic question is whether you still consider a satellite dish necessary or if you would just skip it altogether. About our profile: When we watch TV, it’s exclusively public broadcasting channels and no private channels. However, mostly we watch on-demand content like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and so on. In this context, we’re really starting to doubt whether we can save ourselves the 850 EUR gross. What do you think? Should we just stream the public broadcasting channels via Apple TV, or is it still better to have a satellite dish installed?

Thanks & good luck, Commanderchen

I would still do it, but it’s no longer a “must-have” compared to 10 years ago. However, it also depends on the internet availability in the area.

It is excellent, at least on paper, with 1,000 Mbit/s fiber optic connection from Telekom. How it performs in practice might be a different matter...

With your setup, I wouldn’t install a satellite system. It’s better to invest in LAN and Wi-Fi instead. That will provide more overall benefit. Fast internet is essential, but 200 Mbps (or higher) is sufficient depending on how many devices are streaming. A 1 Gbps connection is enviable (especially if it includes good upload speeds and dual-stack support).

We faced the same question and decided against it. We also don’t have cable, which means we take a risk if the only source fails. But there are still books after all.

Or LTE
We are installing cables because fast internet (400/40 Mbps) is only available there.
Telecom lines are being installed, but no contract has been signed.
An additional empty conduit is being laid through the property along with a service duct in case fiber optic is installed in the future.