International television
Foreign language satellite TV installation
North London is genuinely international, and the television should be too. We install dishes aimed at Hotbird, Astra, Türksat, Nilesat, Eutelsat and more — sized properly for the UK edge of each footprint so the channels hold in bad weather, not just on a clear evening.
- Multi-satellite options
- Motorised systems
- Correctly sized for UK reception
North & North West London
Getting the footprint, the dish size and the aim right
Satellites beam at their home region, and London often sits toward the edge of the pattern. That's why a dish that works well in southern Europe may be far too small here. We work out the size you actually need for reliable reception at your address, rather than fitting the smallest dish that can find a picture on a still day.
Where you want channels from more than one satellite there are three routes: a fixed dish with multiple LNBs on a bar, a larger dish with a motor that swings between positions, or two separate dishes. Each has trade-offs in cost, appearance and reliability, and we'll explain which suits your roofline and your channel list.
We handle the whole job: sightline survey, dish and bracket, alignment on a meter, cabling, receiver set-up and channel tuning — including sorting the frequency lists so the channels you actually watch appear in a sensible order.
What the job includes
How international systems are put together
Satellite identified first
We confirm which satellite carries your channels before quoting, because it dictates dish size and aim.
Dish sized for London
Larger dishes where the footprint is weak here, so reception survives rain rather than just clear skies.
Multi-LNB bars
Two or three satellites from one fixed dish where their orbital positions allow it.
Motorised dishes
A single steerable dish for wide channel lists, with positions stored in the receiver.
Receiver tuning
Frequencies loaded, channel lists ordered, favourites set up and demonstrated.
Discreet mounting
Rear walls, flat roofs and garden poles to keep larger dishes off the street elevation.
How it works
Foreign language satellite: from your first message to a finished job
- 01
List your channels
Send the channels or the country and we'll identify the satellite and the dish size needed.
- 02
Survey the sightline
Each satellite sits at a different point in the sky, so we check the specific line, not a general one.
- 03
Install and align
Dish and bracket fitted, aimed on a meter, LNB skew set, cable run and sealed.
- 04
Tune and hand over
Receiver configured, channels ordered, everything shown to you working.
Questions we get asked
Foreign language satellite — the details
Which satellites can you install for?
Common requests include Hotbird, Astra at several positions, Eutelsat, Türksat, Nilesat and Arabsat. Tell us the channels and we'll confirm what's receivable in London.
Why does my dish need to be bigger than in my home country?
London sits toward the edge of many footprints, so the signal arriving here is weaker. A larger dish restores the margin you need for reliable viewing.
Can I get several countries' channels on one dish?
Often yes, with a multi-LNB bar or a motorised dish. Which one depends on how far apart the satellites sit and how many channels you want.
Will the freeholder allow a large dish?
It depends on your lease and, in conservation areas, on siting. We'll suggest positions that are much easier to get agreed, such as rear elevations or garden poles.
Do you supply receivers?
We can advise on suitable receivers and install and tune whatever box you have or buy, so the whole system is set up in one visit.
Related work
Satellite dish installation
New dishes aligned on a meter, from single feeds to multi-room quad LNBs.
Satellite repairs
No signal, rain fade and failed LNBs traced and repaired on the first visit.
Sky & Freesat set-up
Dish work, multi-room feeds and set-up for Sky, Freesat and Freeview boxes.
Local pages
- Hampstead
- Belsize Park
- Highgate
- Camden Town
- Primrose Hill
- Kentish Town
- Swiss Cottage
- St John's Wood
- Golders Green
- West Hampstead
- Kilburn
- Finchley
- Muswell Hill
- Crouch End
- Archway
- Islington
- Hendon
- Mill Hill
- Willesden
- Queen's Park
Free advice, no obligation
Tell us about the foreign language satellite you need.
Speak to an engineer on WhatsApp — Mon–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 9am–5pm. We cover North & North West London and most jobs are finished in a single visit.