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[spanpecs]

Please folks do not pay SIMULSAT TV a penny. Have a look at todays RTN.

TV Rip off strikes yet again.

[sugar]

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There is nothing new in this story, in fact it's a composite of posts that have all ready appeared on this and the other Torrevieja forum.

[Chrisdee]

Seems the only way to go is your own dish.

[anonymous21]

well the 1.9dish and a receiver costs about 990 euros and its yours forever.. why waste money for some illegal rebroadcasting.. its like putting more gas on your car because its leaking instead of fixing the leak...

priceless.....

[benimar_col]

Please folks do not pay SIMULSAT TV a penny. Have a look at todays RTN.

TV Rip off strikes yet again.

do you have a link to the story, thanks

[Chrisdee]

RTN link

The link is:

The story is:

Is This the Return of Telmicro?
The number of telephone calls and emails that have been received at the offices of the Round Town News has been phenomenal, with readers desperate to know who is behind this new company and whether this is the permanent return of the service or another empty gesture engineered by Telmicro Levante SL.

Residents throughout the Costa Blanca were sent into a frenzy once again, when they clicked on their television sets this week and were surprised to receive a picture! Twelve channels are suddenly available in the majority of areas, which although do not include the popular ‘Sky’ viewing channels, do incorporate ITV, ITV2, ITV3, BBC news and CBBC. There is also an information channel announcing, “Welcome to Simulsat TV - For information please wait for a few days.” The notice goes on to inform clients that viewing will be free of charge during the ‘Test Transmission’ period up until the 31st December, with normal programming commencing from this date. However, clients were rapidly brought back down to earth when they attempted viewing. Both the picture and sound quality are poor in the majority of areas, although most said that they persevered as it was easier than trying to follow the Spanish terrestrial alternatives and better than nothing.

FREE VIEWING?
Nonetheless, readers remain weary that if they submit to the idea of ‘Free Viewing’ now then they may be faced with extortionate monthly charges later on as the company attempts to claw back lost revenue. On their website www.simulsattv.com which is currently under construction, it was allegedly previously stated that a new installation will be 400 euros once normal programming has commenced or 400 euros for the transfer of an existing micromesh system. That is, for majority of viewers, 400 euros that they have already paid to Telmicro and they fear that the new company is simply a spin-off from this. The suggestion was also raised that as former Telmicro clients are receiving the signal now, why would any transfer costs be required, and would transfer really be as costly as an entirely new installation?

Speculation on local discussion forums has suggested that this is merely an opportunist who has captured a crossover signal from another broadcaster as a short term money making scheme, which will be scrambled once again as soon as encryption is introduced. Indeed evidence is clear that it is not Telmicro as we know it, in that their previous broadcasting outlets are still deserted, with no antennas or equipment to be seen. It would appear that Simulsat is a Spanish company which is based in Santa Pola, and is registered in the name of Gines Garcia Martinez of Santa Pola TV. The Round Town News made several attempts to contact her by telephone and email, but had received no response at the time of going to press.

REBROADCASTING
Confusion over the rebroadcasting of British channels was also rekindled with these latest developments in the British television saga, and the question of why Simulsat have been allowed to recommence provision of a proclaimed ‘illegal’ service. A section of registered Digital Television companies have warned that viewers take advantage of the free viewing whilst it lasts, but not to perceive it as a long term solution, as the authorities are still investigating the act of rebroadcasting. The Round Town News is not at liberty to question how long Simulsat will be allowed to broadcast, but would like to take this opportunity to remind readers that the only reliable ways to gain access to British television in Spain are to invest in a satellite dish, either as a community or individual, which will provide a broad spectrum of channels and the highest quality reception.

[6mauledrv]

There is nothing new in this story, in fact it's a composite of posts that have all ready appeared on this and the other Torrevieja forum.

Correct - I think discussions here about illegal broadcasters should be terminated.
Nothing else to be said about it except to repeat - DON'T DO IT!