Changing operator: how to switch from Tricolor TV to NTV-Plus

Some users decide to switch from Tricolor to NTV-Plus, and a logical question arises: how to do this? The transition between these operators is quite simple, since they broadcast from the same satellite. You only need to purchase a receiver from NTV Plus, enter into an agreement with the provider, connect the equipment and configure it.

What equipment needs to be changed to switch from Tricolor to NTV-Plus

Tricolor and NTV transmit signals from the same satellites, so there is no need to buy a new satellite dish during the transition . It is enough to replace the existing receiver with a receiver from NTV. This procedure is mandatory, since only licensed equipment will be able to decode the signal correctly.

If you plan to permanently change the operator, it will be more profitable to exchange Tricolor equipment for NTV. Stores that sell equipment for satellite television often offer to exchange receivers.

Advice! It is best to ask the manager whether a promotion is being held at a particular sales center, but sometimes you can find out through the Internet.

The conditions for exchanging Tricolor to NTV-Plus may vary depending on the time and location, but in general the procedure goes like this.

1. The client submits an application to exchange the receiver. As a rule, in large companies you can apply online.
2. After the application, the center staff calculates the amount that needs to be paid to cover the difference.
3. The Tricolor prefix is ​​checked and accepted.
4. The client is given an NTV-Plus set-top box along with a smart card on which a basic set of channels is connected.

Important! Please note that only registered receivers whose IDs can be read are allowed to participate in the promotion. However, some stores also accept non-working equipment.

Delivery, as well as installation and configuration of the receiver are paid separately.

What is needed to switch from Tricolor to another satellite operator?

Leaving the satellite operator Tricolor has long been hidden in the minds of many subscribers. Numerous changes in the broadcast network, unstable operation of satellite receivers, intrusive promotions with the exchange of equipment and many other factors that, frankly speaking, covered up all the advantages of the once cheap satellite pay TV operator in Russia.

The time bomb exploded on February 1, 2021, when it became known that Tricolor announced the shutdown of a number of high-rated TV channels, such as the KHL, KHL HD, Box TV and football channels from the MATCH series!

You can read more about this news in our previous publication.

Now we will look at what you need to get off the Tricolor Needle and watch sports broadcasts on popular TV channels.

I would like to note that the official KHL website contains a publication containing a list of platforms on which the above-mentioned TV channels continue to broadcast. Link to source article – Official website of the Kontinental Hockey League khl.ru

Satellite television MTS TV

To switch to MTS, it is necessary to replace all equipment, with the exception of the cabling, since with a standard satellite antenna D = 0.55 the signal will be extremely unstable, and MTS’s converter uses “linear” polarization, while Tricolor’s has “circular” polarization.

It is worth noting that for residents of the Central region of the Russian Federation, the MTS satellite antenna must be deployed to the Southeast to the ABS 2 75 °E satellite.

As a satellite signal decoder, MTS offers to use satellite set-top boxes with Verimatrix encoding, as well as conditional access modules (CAM module).

But don’t despair, since the cost of equipment from MTS is 2 times cheaper than that of Tricolor. Moreover, now you can buy a set of MTS satellite equipment for only 2990 rubles.

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Satellite television NTV-Plus

With NTV+ everything is much simpler; you don’t need to redo anything. Well, or almost nothing. Subscribers of Tricolor TV Center use the Eutelsat 36B 36.0°E satellite, which is also used by NTV Plus West subscribers. But for subscribers in the Far Eastern region, the satellite dish must be configured to the Express AT2 140°E satellite.

The cost of NTV+ satellite television sets is slightly more expensive than MTS. Recommended retail price is 4500 rub.

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for a satellite receiver with a contract and 3500 rubles
. for a conditional access module with a contract.

In conclusion, I would like to note that, of course, no one can guarantee that in the future satellite operators MTS and NTV+ will not terminate contracts for broadcasting certain TV channels with their rights holders. But at the moment we have what we have, namely, that Tricolor, frankly, threw its subscribers into popular sports broadcasts.

Advantages of NTV-Plus over Tricolor TV

Both ordinary users and experts note several significant advantages of NTV-Plus.

The first and probably the main one is the payment options. While Tricolor offers only annual payment for most packages, NTV allows you to pay monthly for almost all services, including the main package . In addition, operator services can be temporarily suspended, which is extremely convenient in case of a business trip or vacation away from home.

Users also note that NTV has much better service. The support service is well-functioning, and the client quickly receives a response to the request, regardless of how it was submitted. In addition, you can contact the joint venture not only through the website and calling the hotline, but also through email, SMS messages, Viber and WhatsApp. There are often reviews about Tricolor that say that operators process applications slowly, and it is difficult to get through to the joint venture.

Important! A separate advantage is that NTV replaces equipment in a short time.

According to some experts, NTV also benefits in image quality, since it broadcasts from satellites of higher quality. However, this statement is not confirmed by anything.

It is also important for many subscribers that NTV has more experience in satellite television broadcasting. The company was formed in 1996 and became not only the first satellite TV provider, but also the first to produce its own content. Tricolor entered the world of the television industry in 2005.

TV channel packages

The number of channels included in the basic package often becomes the decisive factor in the question: “What to choose, Tricolor or NTV?” The list of TV channels is updated over time, but Tricolor TV boasts a large number of solutions in the basic configuration.

It is worth noting that NTV-plus offers a range of information, entertainment, music and sports solutions of its own production. Most of these channels have received awards and awards for broadcasting high-quality and relevant content. This content is not included in the basic package and must be connected separately.

How to watch both NTV-Plus and Tricolor at the same time

You can watch TV channels from both providers at once by concluding an agreement with each of them.

Necessary equipment

Provided that the user already has a satellite dish tuned to Tricolor or NTV, you will need to purchase the following equipment:

• circular polarization satellite converter with two outputs;
• receiver and smart card of the provider whose services are yet to be activated;
• TV cable RG6;
• 2 connectors, or connectors, for cable.

If you are connecting satellite television for the first time, you must also purchase an antenna from one of the operators.

Installation instructions

After purchasing the necessary equipment, you need to attach the converter to the antenna feed. You need to install it in a clockwise direction and in the process focus on the quality scale of the receiver. It is more convenient to carry out these works together with someone who could report the scale readings.

Next, you need to connect both receivers to the converter: one using the cable through which it was connected earlier, and the second using the purchased RG6 and connectors. The last thing is to connect the receivers to the TV.

Advice! Tricolor subscribers can see detailed instructions for connecting and setting up NTV-Plus equipment on the “Teleinstructor” channel. In addition, the algorithm for independently connecting to NTV-Plus is given on our website.

Antenna and channel setup

Setting up the antenna, if it has not already been done, is quite simple: you just need to raise it to a sufficient height and rotate it in accordance with the parameters recommended for a particular region.

When all the equipment is installed and connected, and the service packages have been paid for, you need to configure the channels for the receivers one by one. To do this, you just need to turn on one and then the other set-top box - the setup happens automatically.

What's the secret

Many users believe that the NTV Plus package must include a satellite dish. And the last one, by the way, is only one part of the entire set of equipment for watching TV. The same applies to the operator Tricolor TV. It follows from this that the main component of the transmission package for a particular operator is not the dish, but the receiver. Since NTV Plus has a satellite signal in Viaccess encoding, the service can only be activated with the “native” receivers of this provider. Therefore, a justified choice would be an NTV Plus receiver, and not an NTV Plus antenna. And although there is no special antenna for viewing the channels of a particular operator, there is still a slight difference between the dishes. But more on that later.

Antenna Features

The Tricolor and NTV plus antennas have several features:

• converter polarization;
• antenna diameter.

If we connect another package of services to an existing Tricolor satellite dish - TV channels from the operator NTV Plus, then for this we need a circular polarization head (converter) and an antenna with a diameter of 60 cm. But if you are going to use the antenna all year round and be sure that no a thunderstorm, neither snow nor strong wind will interfere with viewing some channels, then it is worth purchasing a dish with a diameter of 80-90 cm.

Another feature of the NTV Plus and Tricolor satellite dishes is their polarization. It is circular for both. Heads with linear polarization are not suitable for viewing NTV Plus or Tricolor TV channels. Thus, the satellite dishes of these operators can be considered interchangeable. The only difference is the Tricolor operator. Its official representatives recommend installing an antenna with a diameter of 55 cm. But this implies the lowest coverage. If you want to watch programs in any weather, then it is better to play it safe and buy a larger dish.

Broadcasting from these providers allows you to connect to Tricolor and NTV Plus television simultaneously through one satellite.

Cost of tariffs and services

The easiest option to choose the right operator is to compare the cost of connections. Prices for services and tariff plan packages look like this:

Based on the data presented, we can say that the profitability of Tricolor lies in getting more channels for a lower fee. On the other hand, NTV+ can be turned off at any time, and the fee is paid monthly.

How to connect two operators at the same time

Do you want tricolor and NTV plus to be on the same plate? Then remember what to do:

1. We install a satellite dish with a diameter of 60 cm.
2. We attach a converter with 2 outputs to the antenna.
3. We set up the dish for the Eutelsat W4 36.0°E satellite signal.
4. From each output of the converter you need to run a cable to the receivers of the operators.

If you connect to satellite television from two providers at once, do not expect that you will save much. You don’t have to pay for just one antenna out of two complete sets, or for installing an additional antenna, which, by the way, is not so cheap - 3 thousand rubles. In addition, you will save space, which means the aesthetic appearance will be better with one antenna than with two. So there are still advantages. But the agreement will have to be concluded with two network operators at once.