What is SAT>IP

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What is SAT>IP

SAT>IP is a new IP-based architecture for receiving and distributing satellite signals.
Benefits of SAT>IP Technology

SAT>IP allows satellite programs to be distributed, like traditional IPTV, over any IP network.

SAT>IP allows satellite programs to be received not just on IP capable Set-Top-Boxes but also on other modern IP capable devices: PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones….

A SAT>IP software application is all that is needed to receive high quality satellite programming.
Usage scenarios for SAT>IP

SAT>IP was designed with several usage scenarios in mind: from consumer in-home distribution to large professional distribution applications.

SAT>IP will allow all of todays satellite usage scenarios to be be ported into the IP world as well as open up many new possibilities for advanced applications.
How does it work

SAT>IP specifies the communication protocol between SAT>IP servers which transform satellite signals to IP and SAT>IP clients which consume satellite content. By having a standardised communication protocol, industry can come up with various implementations for servers and clients.
Who developed SAT>IP

The SAT>IP protocol was developed in a joint effort between the companies SES, BSkyB and Craftwork.
When will SAT>IP become available?

First SAT>IP products are expected to become available in 2012.

[pjmuk]

Re: What is SAT>IP

Some interesting developements. I wonder what effect this will have on CS?

More info:

_http://www.satnews.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?number=541715309

_http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/04/27/ses-unveils-ip-based-in-home-distribution/

[duhoki]

Re: What is SAT>IP

I think this is based on some sort of streaming thecnology. This is not something new and have ben on the market for some time now, but it is getting more and ore popular by time. All you ned is an box and a tv and you have many channels. I dont think that channels like canalsat and sky it will become great in this with the first but as time go better thecnology and mopre available for the people, will make this a great market.

I had a box that worked with this thecnology and it contained full channel package from Kurdistan,Arabic,Pakistanian,Afghanistan,Iran. You pay a subscription for a year and you get the channels. It depends on you internet speed but i ahve testet on diffrence speed and looks liek it wokrs on poor speed to but not to poor. On my 20 mb it worked perfect

[pjmuk]

Re: What is SAT>IP

The way I read it, it is not TV streamed over the internet like an IP box, but one box in the house receives the sat signal and then distributes it round the house via wi-fi or ethernet, etc.

[mahrkpat]

Re: What is SAT>IP

I read this article:

_http://technicallyeasy.net/2011/06/internet-satellite-cable-tv/

Bearing in mind it is a year old and it seems to be correct with sat companies moving towards i.p would that mean the end of our hobby with everyone watching i.p t.v few years down the line?

[bokkie]

Re: What is SAT>IP

I think this is being used in south east asia Already.
They first have to have very good broadband ( fibre optic ) in place before implementing it.
Even in countries like the u.k. there are still large communities without reliable broadband.