ᐅ Planning TV setup for a new build. Cable TV, satellite, or IPTV?
Created on: 21 Nov 2012 16:55
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Zuendler
Hello everyone
I used the search function but unfortunately didn’t find any helpful information.
So I’m throwing this question out to the group.
We are planning (with an architect) a new build scheduled for completion at the end of 2013 / spring 2014.
What would you choose?
- Cable TV
- Satellite
- IPTV
?
I’m currently leaning towards IPTV, meaning TV over the Internet.
I expect that wherever there are LAN outlets, I can easily connect a TV, and that I can save myself the satellite system along with its cabling and related outlets.
What would you tend to choose?
What should I pay attention to regarding IPTV, in your opinion?
Or am I completely off track with this way of thinking?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Good luck
Zuendler
I used the search function but unfortunately didn’t find any helpful information.
So I’m throwing this question out to the group.
We are planning (with an architect) a new build scheduled for completion at the end of 2013 / spring 2014.
What would you choose?
- Cable TV
- Satellite
- IPTV
?
I’m currently leaning towards IPTV, meaning TV over the Internet.
I expect that wherever there are LAN outlets, I can easily connect a TV, and that I can save myself the satellite system along with its cabling and related outlets.
What would you tend to choose?
What should I pay attention to regarding IPTV, in your opinion?
Or am I completely off track with this way of thinking?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Good luck
Zuendler
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TylerDurden22 Nov 2012 15:15IPTV over LTE is possible in theory, but unrealistic due to data volume. Streaming one HD movie would almost use up the entire allowance.
Currently, Telekom throttles speeds to 384 kbps after 10 GB (6.2 miles) of data.
Vodafone throttles speeds to 384 kbps after 30 GB (18.6 miles) at the latest.
Of course, this could change, but I would be surprised.
Currently, Telekom throttles speeds to 384 kbps after 10 GB (6.2 miles) of data.
Vodafone throttles speeds to 384 kbps after 30 GB (18.6 miles) at the latest.
Of course, this could change, but I would be surprised.
TylerDurden schrieb:
I did the same and can only recommend it. Especially the internet cable connection is very valuable. In our case, this gave us a 50,000 connection instead of a 6,000 one from the telecom provider (even though all the neighbors have 16,000, there is apparently no guarantee from the telecom provider that you will also get 16,000). For a new build, the house connection only costs an additional 200 to 250 euros.Only if the connection is practically already at your doorstep; otherwise, it can easily cost up to 3,200 euros.
Regards
Sascha
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TylerDurden22 Nov 2012 16:56Right, sorry. Of course, I assumed the favorable case (a new development area with the corresponding expansion of the cable network and a short distance to the street). Unitymedia offers flat rates for this (quote from the website Anschluss.tv, which in my case was exactly correct):
Flat rates for the installation of a new cable connection by Unitymedia in detail:
Flat rates for the installation of a new cable connection by Unitymedia in detail:
- €199 Coordinated expansion / civil engineering provided by the builder The trench to your house is opened for all utility providers, who then share the costs for the joint installation. Alternatively, you can dig the trench yourself on your property with measurements of 0.30 m (1 foot) wide x 0.60 m (2 feet) deep. In both cases, you can use the lowest offered flat rate.
- €399 Civil engineering by Unitymedia If you want to connect an older building, or if civil engineering cannot be provided for other reasons, the civil engineering work on your property up to 10 m (33 feet) will be commissioned and paid for by Unitymedia.
- If the distance from your house to the street is greater than 10 m (33 feet), the flat rates will increase accordingly to cover the higher civil engineering costs.
Wow, quite a lot has already come together!
Additional info: We are not building in a new development area, but have purchased a plot in an established residential area with existing buildings. The existing building will be replaced by our single-family home. Cable and VDSL are available on site.
Currently, we use satellite and have adapted well to it. (I have deactivated the HD+ card in the receiver and disabled the automatic placement of new channels.) I have moved the private HD channels to the back of the channel list and watch them in SD – that is sufficient for us. The restrictions that private channels impose with the HD+ signal are simply unacceptable. (However, that is another matter.)
Thanks for the advice about the ongoing costs! I hadn’t really considered that. These costs are decisive for our decision-making.
After considering and evaluating all the input shared here, we will continue to rely on satellite. A well-established LAN wiring alongside this is mandatory for us, as our home entertainment system is supplied via DLNA.
Additional info: We are not building in a new development area, but have purchased a plot in an established residential area with existing buildings. The existing building will be replaced by our single-family home. Cable and VDSL are available on site.
Currently, we use satellite and have adapted well to it. (I have deactivated the HD+ card in the receiver and disabled the automatic placement of new channels.) I have moved the private HD channels to the back of the channel list and watch them in SD – that is sufficient for us. The restrictions that private channels impose with the HD+ signal are simply unacceptable. (However, that is another matter.)
Thanks for the advice about the ongoing costs! I hadn’t really considered that. These costs are decisive for our decision-making.
After considering and evaluating all the input shared here, we will continue to rely on satellite. A well-established LAN wiring alongside this is mandatory for us, as our home entertainment system is supplied via DLNA.
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