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

Or check with the local authority if they have any information about an expansion. Often, there is a "broadband coordinator" there. I also think it is important for residents to get in touch because that is the only way they receive information on demand. Possibly, one might then consider applying for one or more funding programs.

Strahleman schrieb:

We will definitely install a satellite system somewhere on the house. Telekom currently only offers an 18 Mbit wood line on our street. An upgrade is supposed to happen at an unspecified time in the future. D

Well, with such a poor internet connection, that’s understandable. But if you have a fiber optic connection, I would find it hard to justify installing a satellite dish anymore.

Tolentino schrieb:

Could you explain that in more detail?

That would go beyond the scope here, and it’s not really the right place, but in general I am against monopolists who interfere in all aspects of life, listen in at home through microphones, know who knows whom, who buys what and when, who watches what, and generate more revenue than some countries’ GDP. What I find particularly underhanded is that this company, with its internet dominance, forces other businesses to also offer their products on its marketplace. When these businesses generate too much revenue with certain products, the large operator forces them to disclose their suppliers and purchase prices, then offers those products itself. It’s really convenient when you monitor all sales. This systematically wipes out competition until only one provider remains, delivering to you via drones. The decline of downtown shops is just the beginning. I avoid this company whenever possible. And so far, that’s still quite feasible. At least for now...

Oh, I see! Sorry, I was thinking purely in the context of streaming. I could have guessed you meant the other thing, but I was just too focused at the moment. Yes, of course, that’s off-topic and beyond the scope here.

Patricck schrieb:

No grounding is required on the wall starting from 1 meter (3.3 feet).

I consider this a very dangerous, at best half-truth. Grounding and especially lightning protection for antennas—including offset antennas commonly used for satellite systems—is a complex subject that, in my experience, very few electricians fully understand, not to mention laypeople. As long as nothing happens, no one cares, but the consequences in case of an incident can still be devastating. For me, this is another reason to avoid satellite systems.

(I’d rather not ask about the corresponding implementation from @Andre77.)

As mentioned before, sometimes a set-top box is needed, which I have already seen and it looked great.

Unless the provider offers the signal as DVB-C, then you’ll be glad to get all the channels in HD without extra costs, which I would have to pay anyway for reception. You pay for the satellite system once, and that’s it.