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jrmtl · 2010-02-07, 09:22 PM

Hi all,

I have a bit of an off topic question regarding how Bell's system actually works and allows channels to work.
I understand that the sat dish lnb only recieves a signal and the card and box dictates which chans you can receive
How does the signal go back to bell that we ordered a PPV or changed our packaged so they can charge you?

Thanks ... Just a general knowledge question

jayoldschool · 2010-02-07, 09:42 PM

The PPV request goes to Bell over the phone line if you have it connected to the receiver. Some models now have internet connections for this as well. If neither is connected, you can phone in the order or submit online.

jrmtl · 2010-02-07, 09:45 PM

Thx bud ... That's what thought its not like cable .

hugh · 2010-02-08, 10:12 AM

A little clarification.

If you have an internet connection and IP enabled receiver, then ordering a Pay Per View program is almost exactly like Cable except cable uses a private network to communicate back the order to the cable company while satellite uses a public one (the internet!) to communicate the order.

2010-02-07, 09:22 PM	#1
jrmtl Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 55	Bell tv satellite technology Hi all, I have a bit of an off topic question regarding how Bell's system actually works and allows channels to work. I understand that the sat dish lnb only recieves a signal and the card and box dictates which chans you can receive How does the signal go back to bell that we ordered a PPV or changed our packaged so they can charge you? Thanks ... Just a general knowledge question

2010-02-08, 10:12 AM	#4
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	A little clarification. If you have an internet connection and IP enabled receiver, then ordering a Pay Per View program is almost exactly like Cable except cable uses a private network to communicate back the order to the cable company while satellite uses a public one (the internet!) to communicate the order. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2010-02-07, 09:42 PM	#2
jayoldschool Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,746	The PPV request goes to Bell over the phone line if you have it connected to the receiver. Some models now have internet connections for this as well. If neither is connected, you can phone in the order or submit online.

2010-02-07, 09:45 PM	#3
jrmtl Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 55	Thx bud ... That's what thought its not like cable .