Cable TV and Pay TV in Australia FAQ 

by Liron Lightwood 

Introduction 

This FAQ is about receiving pay TV in Australia. Here you will find details about channels and services available in Australia, plus channels and services that ought to be available in the near future. Cable TV, satellite delivered pay TV, and microwave delivered pay TV are covered. 

This FAQ is posted every second month. 

Table of Contents 

Section 1: Introduction 

• 1.1 What's new in this edition? 
• 1.2 Are there any disclaimers, copyright, etc. applying to this FAQ? 
• 1.3 How can I contribute to this FAQ? 
• 1.4 Where can I get a copy of the latest version of this FAQ? 

Section 2: Cable TV and Pay TV in Australia 

• 2.1 How do I get pay TV in Australia? 
• 2.2 How many people are watching pay TV in Australia? 
• 2.3 How much does it cost? 
• 2.4 Why should I pay for pay TV when I can watch regular TV for free? 

Section 3: Pay TV channels available in Australia 

• 3.1 What pay TV channels are available in Australia? 
• 3.2 What international channels are available in Australia? 
• 3.3 What other channels might be available in Australia in the near future? 

Section 4: Pay TV services available in Australia 

• 4.1 What pay TV services are available in Australia? 

Section 5: What is it like 

• 5.1 Where can I see pay TV in Australia? 
• 5.2 Where can I find a program guide with listings for pay TV channels? 
• 5.3 What's the situation with cable modems? Will I get 10 Mbit/s access to the internet via cable? 
• 5.4 Is Pay TV available in stereo? Does xxx broadcast in stereo? 
• 5.5 Where can I find out more about pay TV in Australia on the net?

Section 6: Copyright, disclaimers, etc. 

• 6.1 Copyright 
• 6.2 Disclaimers 
• 6.3 Credits