Freeview Satellite Update – Installer Notice (15 May 2026)

Please be advised that the following free to air channels will no longer be available in their current position on the satellite 
from 3 June 2026.
  • Sky Open
  • Bravo
  • Rush
  • HGTV
  • Eden
  • Three +1

The following is the information you need to move the channels around:

The new locations / services are already running, so you can sort your set top boxes and headend equipment today

  • Sky Open.  Moving From 12530 to 12410 – H – S/R 30000
  • Bravo. Moving from 12456 to 12530 – H – S/R 30000
  • Rush. Moving from 12456 to 12530 – H – S/R 30000
  • HGTV. Moving from 12456 to 12530 – H – S/R 30000
  • Eden. Moving from 12456 to 12530 – H – S/R 30000
  • Three +1.  Moving from 12456 to 12410 – H – S/R 30000

March 2026

TV Three has moved from 12456 to 12530 – H -S/R 30000

 

 

Freeview Satellite Update – Installer Notice (29 January)

Freeview has confirmed a series of channel changes effective Thursday 29 January, impacting both channel numbering and satellite services.

Channel Number Changes

The following channels will move to new LCNs:

  • Sky Open → Channel 8 (from 15)

  • Eden → Channel 18 (from 8)

  • RUSH → Channel 9 (from 14)

  • BRAVO+1 → Channel 14 (from 9)

These channels will remain available and free-to-air but will appear on new channel numbers after the update if using Freeview equipment.

Channel Closures

  • Eden+1 – removed

Three Upgraded to HD (Satellite). – NOW LIVE and HD on 12530.

At the same time, Three will be upgraded to HD on Freeview’s satellite service.

Three is already available in HD on terrestrial and streaming, and from 29 January it will also be delivered in HD via satellite on transponder 12530 S/R 30000 – Horizontal

Installers should ensure:

  • Headends, receivers, and IPTV platforms refresh channel lists and LCN mappings

  • Systems referencing legacy services or frequencies are updated

  • Sites using professional MATV / IPTV headends may require manual rescans, service list updates, or firmware checks

 

Digital Imports Ltd can assist with headend updates, retuning, and verification for TRIAX TDX , TDcH , IPTV, and GPON-based systems.

 

If you are a Motor Home , Caravan or RV customer please visit our Digital RV website for better support.  ,<CLICK Here >

UPDATE 4th June 2025

TVNZ 1 (Auckland feed) , TVNZ 2 and DUKE have now moved to 1080i High Definition , from MPEG2 to MPEG4

This will affect some STB’s and they may need retuning,  Our Triax Headends will automatically update , some may need adjustments in the outgoing muxes to better balance the loadings.

The best note  is to remember that the new Satellite is 100% DVBS2 – so old DVB S receivers will not work and need to be replaced,   If you would like more information on our headends – <CLICK HERE>

New receivers MUST be able to support MPEG 4 HD to work correctly on the satellite

UPDATE: 15/04/25

We’re pleased to report that the satellite transition has been a resounding success across Triax systems – including TDX, TDH800, TDcH, and TDmH headends.

Thanks to our proactive support for commercial clients, many sites had their services fully restored before 7:30 AM this morning.

A special thank you to Sky TV and Triax for their collaboration and technical support throughout this large-scale migration.

Hundreds of hotels across New Zealand were updated within just two hours – a testament to the reliability and performance of Triax headends.

If you’re a hotel operator or contractor interested in learning more about the capabilities of Triax headend systems, feel free to contact us — we’d be happy to help.

 

 

Satellite Update for Sky and Freeview – 15th April @ 5:30 AM

Why the Change?
The current satellite, Optus D2, has reached the end of its operational life and will be retired. To ensure continued broadcast service, a new satellite – Koreasat 6 (KT6) – is being activated to deliver both Sky TV and Freeview channels across New Zealand.

Important Notice:
At approximately 5:30 AM on Tuesday, 15th April, Optus D2 was decommissioned. Koreasat 6 (KT6) has successfully taken over from the same orbital position and is now broadcasting Sky and Freeview services.

What You Need to Know:

  • No Dish Realignment Required
    KT6 is positioned at 160°E – the same as Optus D2 – so your satellite dish does not need to be adjusted.

  • Freeview Retuning May Be Required
    Some TVs or set-top boxes may need to be retuned to receive Freeview channels.
    The updated Freeview transponder details are:

    Transponder 10
    Frequency: 12455.2 MHz
    Symbol Rate: 22500
    Polarisation: Horizontal
    Channels: HGTV, Three, Bravo, Hope, Parliament TV, Rush, Firstlight, Shine TV, Three +1 etc.

    Transponder 12
    Frequency: 12484.8 MHz
    Symbol Rate: 22500
    Polarisation: Horizontal
    Channels: TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2, Duke (now HD) , Duke +1,  Māori, etc.

    Transponder 14
    Frequency: 12530 MHz
    Symbol Rate: 30000
    Polarisation: Horizontal
    Channels: Sky Open, Al Jazeera, Bravo+1, Eden+1

  • DVB-S2 Required
    All transponders on KT6 will use DVB-S2. If your decoder does not support DVB-S2, you will need to upgrade to a compatible unit.

  • Sky TV Users – Action Required
    All Sky transponders will change, including a shift in symbol rate from 22500 to 30000.
    If you’re operating one of our headend systems, please contact us directly to obtain the updated Sky transponder list.

  • If you have a Box Issued by Sky TV then this should have automatically updated for you.

  • Need Help?

    We’re here to assist, but please note:

    • We are very busy during after this transition.

    • Phone support for programming is not available – we’re unable to talk you through domestic updates over the phone until later.

    If you need hands-on help, please contact us and we’ll schedule support as soon as possible.

If you are a Motor Home , Caravan or RV customer please visit our Digital RV website for better support.  ,<CLICK Here >

 

Need Help Tuning Your Headend or MATV – IPTV System
If you require assistance from Digital Imports with tuning your system or TV’s following the satellite change please feel free to contact us.

Please note: This may be a chargeable service.