TV Distribution Systems - Cable, OTT, DTT, IP TV
TV Distribution Systems - Cable, OTT, DTT, IP TV
In todays TV distribution scene, we are experiencing access to multiple ways of receiving information and entertainment. Surprisingly, Satellite TV is still growing and delivering much greater opportunities!
Terrestrial Networks - Cable, IP and DTT distribution
Terrestrial Networks - Cable, IP and DTT distribution
As per operation, terrestrial networks receive channels at a device called a network headend then redistribute the received TV signal to their subscribers. These channels are sent to the headend via a satellite also known as headend feeding. Below are the three main types of terrestrial networks:
- Cable - Video delivery is through coaxial cable connection
- IP - Video delivery is over the internet protocol through a privately managed network
- Digital terrestrial - Video delivery is made through radio waves received through a digital set-top box, or a TV gateway
- Availability of reach and content. Since terrestrial networks rely on local infrastructure development, in remote and rural areas the infrastructure is not sufficient or too expensive to deploy for a broadcaster. As a result, poor coverage areas or rural areas often experience less content/ channels. Often broadcasters mitigate this by using satellites thus increase their reach.
- Bandwidth availability will challenge the performance of the terrestrial networks. Poor bandwidth leads to poor content availability and streaming quality. The opposite is true.
- With successful deployments viewers enjoy easy access and reliable TV content streaming
Over The Top (OTT) Terrestrial networks
Over The Top (OTT) Terrestrial networks
- Relatively cheap price point for viewers especially with the number of accessible content/ channels
- On-demand service availability
- Transmission via latest internet media like smart phones, tablets, smart TVs and laptop
IPTV
MATV Systems
Master Antenna Television systems for Housing, Hotel & Hospitals
MATV means Master Antenna Television. With a MATV system, TV and FM signals -Audio Visual - are distributed to several TV receivers . This is better than sending individual antennas for each TV. The application is best suited for multiple user environments like Hotels, Motels, Hospitals, MDUs for residential use etc. Multiple antennas tend to be untidy and may cause signal disruption.
Simply in context, MATV system comprises a network of cables designed to process and amplify TV signals, then distribute these signals from one central location. The systems are divided into two parts, The Distribution System and the Head End. Talinda East Africa designs and installs the system in best industry standards ensuring video and audio signals are well distributed with minimal quality loss.
In the past premises that need a large number of TVs will require to install and maintain a satellite dish or antenna for each TV. This results in an unsightly and expensive venture for any multiuser environment. Moreover, maintenance costs skyrocket while the TV signal quality for each user declines due to the numerous antennas interfering with each other and causing signal issues.
Multiuser commercial premises like hotels, hospitals, hostels, utilize MATV system to supply programming channels and information services to their clients. The system can transmit digital TV signals via a satellite dish (free-to-air and subscription TV channels) or aerial.
How a typical MATV system functions:
- A dish or UHF TV aerial is positioned to receive digital TV signals.
- Signals received are then processed by the Headend.
- Through a distribution network, the TV signals are delivered to a socket outlet in each room/area. In addition, splitters are used where there is more than one TV per outlet.
Talinda East Africa offers MATV (Master Antenna Television) solution which is quick and simple to deploy.
This solution uses coaxial cables to pass the signal to the TV Screens. The Solution doesn’t require IP addressing scheme, making it easy to deploy.
Suitable for Hospital rooms, Real Estate apartments and Hotel Guest Rooms to give your clients a home away from home experience. Bringing comfort to your doorstep.
Talinda East Africa offers MATV (Master Antenna Television) solution which is quick and simple to deploy.
This solution uses coaxial cables to pass the signal to the TV Screens. The Solution doesn’t require IP addressing scheme, making it easy to deploy.
Suitable for Hospital rooms, Real Estate apartments and Hotel Guest Rooms to give your clients a home away from home experience. Bringing comfort to your doorstep.
