What type of satellite dish do I need?

A satellite dish is used to pick up TV signal beamed to you from space via satellite; it then sends this signal to your satellite receiver via the antenna cable for decoding. If you have a Sky Dish already on your roof, you can use this with Freeview.

Live TV signals for Freeview via Satellite are transmitted from the Optus D1 satellite. We recommend a minimum dish size of 60cm with a single 11.300 GHz LO Frequency LNB.

If you're using a satellite dish to pick up TV signal, make sure you get an approved product that works with a satellite dish.

Devices that are compatible with Satellite Dish
  • Hybrid TV (or Dual Tuner TV)
  • Satellite Recorder like the SatBox S8200
  • Satellite receiver

Make sure you go for Freeview approved products - look for the Freeview logo instore on the display models!

For more information we suggest you contact an installer or a Freeview Retailer.

Network Status

UHF
All Good.

Taupo: Power outage at Whakaroa transmission site restored at 17:00 on November 4th.

UHF
Satellite
All Good
Satellite
Streaming
All Good
Streaming
EPG
All Good
EPG

Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.