There are a few differences between using a satellite provider or cable. Satellite providers offer more channels than cable providers, but they have to be in the line of sight with the dish. Cable providers don’t need a satellite dish and can provide all the channels that their customers want.
The difference between using a satellite provider or cable is that satellite providers require you to have a satellite dish, which is hard to install and maintain. Cable providers don’t require this and can provide all the channels their customers want with no installation costs.
Which satellite does DSTV use in South Africa?
DStv is a satellite television provider that offers a range of channels. The company has its headquarters in Johannesburg and it broadcasts from Intelsat 20 at 68.5°E and Eutelsat 36B at 36.0°E.
Choosing your DSTV Satellite Provider in South Africa
Dstv black box is a device that can be placed on your roof or on top of an outside wall. It should not be mounted on an inside wall because that would interfere with the signal from other devices such as CCTV cameras and microwaves.
Many consumers are moving towards DSTV because it offers a wide range of channels for less than what cable provides charges.