If you are buying a new set-top box or if you are thinking of upgrading your set-top box then this guide will help you to choose a better set-top box that can support the future's DD Free dish satellite TV channels and satellite radio.
So Whenever you visit the market to buy a set-top box shopkeeper will show you the different 2 models and brands of set-top boxes. If you are thinking that all set-top boxes are the same and all boxes will receive the same TV channels and satellite radio then you are wrong. You must be careful about this thing and this information will educate you about set-top boxes.
MPEG-2 Set-Top Boxes -
These Set-Top boxes are very old and built with the first generation of satellite technology which is called DVB-S. These set-top boxes don't have HDMI output.
so if your shopkeeper is showing a set-top box without HDMI output with a budget price of around Rs.500 to 1000 then you can easily understand it is an old technology box.
You should avoid this box because it will receive only 96 MPEG-2 TV channels. These channels can be upgraded anytime to the latest technology because nowadays government is adopting the latest technology very fast in the telecom and broadcasting field.
MPEG-4 HD Set-Top Boxes -
Currently, this type of box is also available in the market. so if you are buying MPEG-4 HD Set-Top Boxes then it is just okay because currently Bharat Government is broadcasting TV channels in MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD format. So it will be suitable for the present time.
HEVC HD Set-Top Boxes -
If you want to futureproof set-top box for DD free dish then you must find a HEVC HD Set-Top Box. Because this set-top box supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and HEVC SD/HD channels.
Most DTH operators and satellite services upgrading to this technology to save bandwidth. You can understand as below -
Brandwidth used by satellite TV channels -
1 MPEG-2 Channel = 2 MPEG-4 Channels = 4 HEVC Channels
So you can see this difference.
How to identify HEVC Set-Top Box? -
You must buy a set-top box with a GST Invoice otherwise you may get a fake HEVC set-top box. In the market, lots of set-top box gift boxes mention HEVC set-top boxes but they are simple MPEG-4 boxes. Buying with GST invoices will also help our Bharat for better growth.
Also Read - How can DD Free Dish get upgraded in the future?
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