INSTALLATION SMATV System Network

INSTALLATION: SMATV System Network (Head-end)

Unlike other commercial installations that require one receiver per television (in room), DIRECTV® commercial receivers are maintained in a centralized location and can be remotely managed.

L-Band System Network: If you do require a digital satellite receiver per television: Please click here.

In the bulk model the property would be responsible for purchasing the hardware and installation costs upfront. Financing is available, and then they would be billed on a monthly basis for programming by DIRECTV®.

The head-end equipment delivers programming for the complex. Off-Air signals are processed and a DIRECTV® receiver and modulator is needed for every channel on the system. The modulator places the DIRECTV® channel on a television channel. By installing a private cable system, the property has the ability to select their own channel lineup to fit the demographics of the property.

 DIRECTV^® requires a minimum of 20 hotel rooms, cable drops or beds for SMATV Bulk programming.

The estimated retail cost to install the system will largely depend on property size, location, length and type of contract, the number of units on the property, programming and the penetration of service, All of these factors will weigh in in-order to determine the over all system cost.

For Rate Card and Programming Click here

For current prices, incentives, programming subsidy's or to apply for credit:

Call 888-681-8154

SMATV Programming Purchasing Guidelines:

All rates are per Subscriber Unit* per month with a minimum of 20 subscriber units and $25 in programming services**. Charges must be based on 100% of the subscriber units at all times. With the exception of ESPN, the property does not have to display all feeds or channels in a package. Blackout restrictions and other conditions apply to sports programming. All programming and pricing subject to change.

*Prices are based on an estimation of equipment and include an estimation of labor costs. Actual prices of equipment and installation may very.

New Commercial customers only. 24 month programming agreement required. To access DIRECTV® HD programming, an HD Access fee ($0.25/room/mo.), and HD equipment are required. Availability of DIRECTV® service may vary by location.
**92% claim based on comparison of Lodging Hospitality's 2008 Top Hotel Brands.

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