Access Antennas & Satellites

Thank you so much for your reply Rod, just what I wanted to know.

I had a setup off them and it worked well Service was good as well

I bought a system off them, great to deal with and after sales excellent.
I don't think they are the cheapest, but you know you can go back with a problem or a question and they will help.

SD, who have you got your mobile service with to be able to download TV over it.

I am paying top dollar to Telstra each month and finding that I am using more than my 15GB/month allowance.

With internet at 400 MB per hour that's an expensive way to watch TV.

I have had Unlimited 3G Internet at speeds of 20mbs for 4 years+ now
With Optus and it costs $2 a Day, only the days you use it :)
(This plan is no longer available, but you can buy the SIM from eBay or Gumtree or Forums with the deal still current)

Its been my Home Internet Solution for 4 years
It is my Voice and Data solution for all of AU (all unlimited) for $730 a year :)
(In fact, less than $730 a year, as when i go overseas, it doesn't cost me a cent, as i'm not using it for that time frame)

Considering i live between 2 Homes and being on the road camping, its perfect.
Haven't had a landline in 10 years.

Watch live F1 or MotoGP or Fishing Programs, News, Catch Up, International channels, you name it.

Best of all, it can be done while driving, as there is no alignment issues.
Last time i drove from Melbourne to Griffith in NSW, my partner watched the Australian Open Tennis the whole way.

Best of all, you're if you smart, you can do away with Home Foxtel too.
Its draw back is non 3G areas

So if you are going Outback, a Sat Dish is the answer
If you are anywhere in 3G range, then IPTV is an option as well.

Just need to do your homework and learn what is possible :)

Oh and PeterD, its not an expensive way to watch television, in my case, its FREE, as i would have my phone plan regardless of whether i streamed 40GB a day or not :)

I currently have 50+ IPTV channels saved on my Laptop and Android Box and Tablet, which all play in HD
All of the Australian Channels and in every region and time zone
All of the New Zealand Channels
Plus Foxtel and Sky UK if needed.

Just look at some many Community TV channels, they are all going online anyway.
C31 and TVME is a prime example
C31 has a 24/7 Fishing Channel with No Ads, but its ONLY online :)

I've played the Sat Set up game
I've also installed more than i care to remember on roofs

It gets tired pretty quick
Plus it can be a lot of haul around with you

If you are travelling with a Caravan, then that is fine
And if you stay in places for days at a time

I'm always on the move, with over night stays, so the idea of setting up a dish for that is painful.

I have found the IPTV way very successful for me.
You plan what you want to watch, then watch it.

Even with out the plan i am on, the current plans are great
10Gb a Month for $40 with unlimited Calls and Texts, available though 2 providers
Some are 12Gb a month now

If you just wish to watch the news or that sports event you cant miss, its all you need. Plus you get to do all the other online stuff, like weather forecasts etc.

I watch more than 50% of my home viewing using this method, all over a 3G mobile connection, then add Subscribed 4WD YouTube Channels, or New Release Movies or Netflix (not that i've used Netflix in years now), Horse Racing Channels (if that is your thing) and it is a very versatile solution.


Once again, if you are out of range, none of the above is an option :)
And you will be confined to Sat Broadcasts, if you are taking your Pay TV box, then great, you'll be more than happy.

Hi Al
Thank you so much for your reply, I have ordered the Deluxe Portable Satellite TV kit with no receiver and the Marriage saver (need this big time) We are taking our Austar box as that is all we use at home, leaving the Vast system for the housesitters. Great to hear Access are reputable, the guy was helpful when I rang, now just waiting for it to arrive. Then the fun will begin (have valium on hand as hubby is not known for his patience) Thanks again Merl.

Well enjoy the Austar/ foxtel on the road :-) (there's nothing to watch on vast anyway haha
and yeah, ya might need those valiums ..lol

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post, Never know we may end up at your roadhouse. Would be great!