After 28th February 2025, we will cease broadcasting via the Intelsat-19 satellite. This means people who are downlinking our TV and radio channels from that satellite in Australia and New Zealand will need to find another method for accessing our channels. There are several ways to do this, which are detailed below.
For New Zealand viewers, your options require the Internet. In Australia, there is also the option of VAST (Viewer Access Satellite Television).
VAST (via Optus Aurora Digital)
The 3ABN International network is available to all viewers on VAST channels 109 and 603, and 3ABN Australia Radio on radio channel 605. You do not need access to commercial TV networks to receive our channels. Activation for ABC and SBS is all that is necessary, which is available to anyone in Australia, even those in metropolitan areas.
We have a list of equipment suppliers and installers in different areas around Australia.
For information about how to access the VAST service and to activate your smart card, please visit the myVAST website.
Internet-based Options
There are many ways to access 3ABN programming via the Internet. Please visit our How to get 3ABN page for more information.
Compared to satellite, accessing 3ABN content and streams through the Internet brings many advantages, however is best on plans with unlimited data.
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| Quality | Standard Definition (SD) | High Definition (HD) |
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| Equipment Cost | Depending on existing equipment and location, from $500 | Streaming boxes are generally less than $200, or you can use your existing phone (3ABN+ app), computer (3ABN Australia website/3ABN+ website), or Google/Android/Apple/Roku-based TV (3ABN+ app). |
For further information, you can contact us via phone or email.