tivùsat

tivùsat is a free-to-air/free-to-view digital satellite television platform, launched by the joint venture tivù s.r.l.

between RAI, Mediaset and Telecom Italia Media,[1] and serving Italy, Vatican City and San Marino.

The service has been marketed since 31 July 2009 and offers a satellite alternative for many of those unable to receive the digital terrestrial television in Italy.

Tivù Sat comprises free-to-air and free-to-view channels available on national television networks, and can be watched using a subscription card for Italian users purchasing a compatible receiver with Nagravision scrambling system.

It uses Eutelsat's Hot Bird satellites at 13 degrees east.