What Does VAST Mean?
VAST stands for Viewer Access Satellite Television. It delivers Australian television and radio services by satellite to eligible viewers, including households with inadequate terrestrial reception and approved travellers.
VAST television reception uses a satellite dish and approved decoder. An internet connection is not required for normal satellite viewing.
Who Can Apply?
Households should check eligibility for their address before purchasing equipment. Travellers can apply for temporary access for caravan and motorhome use.
Registration and channel availability depend on your location and circumstances. Check the official MySatTV portal for current requirements.
What Equipment Do You Need?
- A suitable satellite dish and LNB
- A mounting arrangement suited to the installation
- An approved VAST decoder with its paired smartcard
- Coaxial cable and suitable connections
- A television with a compatible connection
Dish size and installation requirements depend on the location and setup.
For a compatible offset satellite dish, our single-output 10700 satellite LNB for VAST is suitable for home and portable caravan installations and includes a SatPlus skew sticker.
The smartcard comes with the decoder and must be registered and activated.
Choosing a VAST Decoder
Already have a suitable dish? Compare our VAST satellite decoders.
Starting From Scratch?
Explore our complete home satellite TV systems and check each package’s inclusions.
Registration and Troubleshooting
For activation, traveller renewal and rehit guidance, read our VAST smartcard guide.
If your decoder displays an error, visit our VAST error-code guide.
