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NEWS UPDATE

16/12/2010

We've just been informed (as of 09/12/10) that there will be a simple procedure in place for travellers to register their smartcard for temporary access (6  months at a time) online and with no ongoing fees.  The card can be reactivated an infinite number of times so you'll have permanent access if needed.  The process for traveller registration is easy and the form can be found via this link.  Worth keeping in mind also, if you live in a TV1 licence area your smartcard can be activated permanently and you need to visit this LINK instead - enter your address, click go then click on 'satellite eligibility' and follow the prompts.  Once registered, you'll be able to use this system anywhere in Australia and receive perfect digital reception. Call us if you're unsure of the registration procedure. 

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05/09/2010
As you may well be aware, there is a new free to air satellite service now running in particular areas called VAST which is an acronym for Viewer Access Satellite Television.  The new VAST service will replace the existing Aurora service that currently provides viewer access to ABC, SBS, Imparja and Seven Central.  The VAST service will offer the viewer the complete suite of High and Standard Definition channels that were up to now, only available to those living in major towns with digital TV coverage via a digital set top box.
As of now, if you were to purchase a new VAST decoder with smartcard and connect to a satellite dish, you would be able to immediately receive ABC 1,2,3 and the new ABC News 24 channel as well as SBS HD, 2 and 3.  Access to these channels is restricted to a two to three month period after which time your smartcard must be registered.  Registrations should begin to take place in mid December 2010 (subject to change) and this is providing you live within the Imparja/Seven Central TV 1 licence area .  
Even though the commercial content from the Seven, Nine and Ten networks cannot be activated yet purchasing a VAST decoder guarantees you a unit for when the commercial activations start taking place. 
We have stock of the VAST decoders now.  We anticipate a shortage of supply later in the year due to the massive interest in this product .  If you would like to proceed with a purchase of this limited stock  - please click on this LINK.  If you require a complete system - please click on this LINK.
More information on the new VAST service can be found HERE.
Imparja have also released an update to the VAST service and how it will affect their viewers at this LINK.
You can also visit our website at www.travelsat-tv.com.au for contact details and more information.
Everyone MUST be aware that only those living in the approved TV1 licence area will be able to switch on the commercial channels from the Seven, Nine and Ten networks later this year.  Those of you outside the TV1 licence area will not be able to access the commercial channels without going through the black spot approval procedure as switch off occurs in those areas.  The onus for activation is the responsibility of the end user and returns can only be accepted in circumstances where the unit is faulty.  This information applies to viewers in all states except WA as broadcasters are still in negotiations with regard to the VAST platform in Western Australia .

Optus D3 was successfully launched and is now operational.  This satellite will increase capacity to accommodate existing customers Sky NZ, Foxtel and Austar.  It will share it's orbital slot with the Optus C1 satellite so existing customers are not required to re-align their dishes.  A 10.70GHz LNB will be required to pick up both satellite frequencies.  

So give me a call on 0400 313 354
or
Email: claude@travelsat-tv.com.au