Get Ready For a Change To The Way We Watch TV....

Astra 2E – On The Move & Getting Ready for Service
* Official SES Astra Announcement Below In case You Missed It

Astra SES Official Statement – Source SES Astra Facebook Page – December 11th 2013

“As part of SES' ongoing fleet renewal programme, we will be transferring all the UK Spot Beam transponders currently operating on ASTRA 1N across to ASTRA 2E.

This move at the 28.2/28.5ºEast orbital location will take place over several weeks beginning early February 2014.

The transfer will have no adverse implications for viewers in the UK and Ireland as the affected channels will continue to operate on the same frequencies and will be broadcast at the same, or slightly improved power levels, across the UK and Ireland.

TV viewers outside the UK and Ireland may see an impact and may not be able to receive channels from ASTRA 2E UK Spot Beam, which has a smaller footprint than ASTRA 1N.

The new footprint on SES' replacement fleet has been designed to meet the requirements of UK and Irish broadcasters who target their channels for distribution in the UK and/or Ireland. UK and Irish broadcasters hold broadcasting rights only for the UK and/or Ireland but not for other countries.”

So what does this mean then??

Well like Channel 5 last year all the channels that are referred to as "Freeview" will no longer be available here in southern Spain. To find out why this is going to happen have a look at our blog post back in November 2012 "Satellite News, am I going to lose out?" 

 When??

Well the slow transition from its test location to its final operating position has started, this should take something like 10 to 14 days to reach its destination. Once there it should be only a matter of days until the channels start to disappear.

You can track the satellites location using this website.

Ok So what can I do??

 Future Lifestyle have been working on a number of solutions throughout the year and have been testing them to see how they work under different circumstances. The key to any to the future of television services is going to be the internet. Streaming live programs, using a catch up service of some kind or just downloading a film or a series box set you are going to need a good internet connection. 

What do we mean when we say a good internet connection? Well the services we have been testing run on anything from 0.8mb to 2.5mb, depending on the kind of service you are trying to use and the quality of the image. We always recommend a connection of at least 3mb to ensure a good viewing experience and a little extra to allow someone to use the internet as you watch TV.

So what happens if your telefonica service isn´t up to it or you don´t have internet at all?? 

 

 Contact the Future Lifestyle team we have partnered with Servifone a supplier of a reliable internet service covering the Costa Del Sol. They can supply, install and maintain all your internet and VoIP needs. 

So give Future Lifestyle a call today, we will listen to how you want to watch TV, what components you already have and what solution is best for you. From internet connection to a brand new screen, the guys from Future Lifestyle will ensure you don´t miss a single episode of Eastenders or Corrie... 

Telephone today on +34 952 830 936 or email info@futurelifestyle.es