 Cable
TV and Digiboxes Explained
Finland-Wide
PayTV / Cable TV Operators
Additional
Information
Cable TV and Digiboxes
Please note that 'cable TV' in this section refers not only
to channels broadcast over physical cable, but also to terrestrial TV (broadcast "over
the air").
The most common ways to receive television
broadcasts in Finland are antenna reception and cable reception. Satellite reception
is also possible, but not common. It
is essential to know how broadcasts are received
in your building to be able to buy the right digital receiver
(check with the building manager if you live in an
apartment).
A digital receiver, such as a digibox* or digitv**,
is required to receive TV in Finland since all television
broadcasts were transformed to digital on 31st August 2007.
* A digibox, or "set top box", is a digital
receiver/decoder which can be used with an analogue or digital TV. The ability
to record on an internal hard drive has become standard on these units - tallentava digiboksi (recordable digibox) in Finnish.
** A digitv, or "digital television", is a television
with an integrated digital receiver.
Before Buying a Digibox, find out
whether you live in a "cable" or "terrestrial" building!
You will recognise the correct digital receiver for your
building by its code:
DVB-T -
for antenna reception;
also known as a "terrestrial
digibox"
DVB-C - for cable TV reception;
also known as a "cable digibox"
DVB-S -
for satellite
reception; also known
as a "satellite digibox"
New digitv's usually have hybrid DVB-T / DVB-C receivers capable of receiving terrestrial and cable broadcasts, but if you're buying one make sure you check the codes.
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PayTV / Cable
TV Operators in Finland
13 free television
channels are available in Finland, although
a TV license is
required. Additional channels are available in a variety
of packages from operators throughout the country.
There are about 80 channels currently available, depending
on your package.
PayTV channels are sold by TV Viihde (Tel: 0207 920 780) and PlusTV (Tel: 010 309 8008).
Local Operators: You can also call your local operator for
information on the packages available in your area. Few of
the following sites have information in any language but
Finnish. Many are actually the local telephone company, which
also operates the TV service. In this case look for the Kaapeli-tv link,
or similar. Hopefully a contact phone number is obvious;
if not, look for Yhteystiedot (Company
Information).
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