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“Not only was the inside repair completed, Nic also checked my old antenna was secure and messaged that evening to make sure all was going well.”
Laurie B.
VAST Satellite TV & Foxtel
Free-to-air TV by satellite, installed and aligned for the valley towns with one transmitter and no second tower behind it, plus Foxtel installs and service calls across the Coffs Coast.
TV where the towers cannot reach
Coramba and Nana Glen give us more reception trouble than anywhere else we work, and the terrain is why. Each is reached by exactly one transmitter: Mount Moombil, a 1,031 m mountain about 26 km west-south-west of Coffs Harbour. It runs up to 210 kW, and even that much power cannot beat what stands in between. At Coramba a 481 m ridge just 4.3 km out of town cuts 161 m into the only signal path, with no second tower to fall back on. Glenreagh is on the same single transmitter, furthest out at 32.2 km, with a 572 m ridge sitting 56 m into the path. No other tower reaches the town at all.
That is where satellite earns its place. VAST delivers the free-to-air channels from a satellite, straight over whatever the terrain puts in the way, and we install and align those systems across the coast and the valley. Eligibility runs address by address rather than town by town, so we start by checking what reception your place can genuinely get. Foxtel is the other side of the work: new dishes installed and set up, and service calls when an existing system plays up.
- 2 year workmanship, 1 year parts guarantee
- The price is sorted on site, before any work starts
- 30 years local, ACMA registered (T06795)
What we do
- VAST satellite installsThe free-to-air channels by satellite where no tower gets through.
- Dish alignmentAccurate aiming for a steady, clear signal.
- Valley and rural homesSetups for the towns where a ridge sits in the only signal path.
- Foxtel installationNew Foxtel dishes installed, aligned and set up.
- Foxtel service callsExisting Foxtel systems repaired and brought back to life.
- Tuned and testedEvery channel checked and working before we leave.
Satellite is the answer when
Not sure if it is worth a call? If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
Call 0428 110 571- Your home gets little or no usable antenna reception
- Terrain blocks the only signal path into your town, as it does at Coramba and Nana Glen
- An antenna has been tried and it still will not hold a picture
- You want Foxtel installed or an old system back working
- You are rural and need reliable free-to-air TV
Works well with
TV Antenna & ReceptionNew antennas, replacements and reception fixes for a clear picture.View service →
Starlink InstallationMounted high, aligned and cabled for fast internet anywhere.View service →
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Rated 4.9 by Coffs Coast locals
4.9★★★★★59 Google reviews
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“Service was second to none. Nothing was a problem and, most importantly, I was very comfortable having him in our home. Great service, thanks Nic.”
Wendy R.
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“Nic came highly recommended, attended our strata complex and did not disappoint. He was very thorough.”
Babs W.
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“Dan did a great job. Neat and tidy, nice and friendly service. 10 out of 10.”
Shelley P.
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“Have used Orara TV Solutions for years. Efficient service, always completed in a timely manner without hassle, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.”
TMP Rentals
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“Fabulous service. Always available at a moment’s notice within reason, and jobs are always completed without hassle. Would not use anyone else.”
Christine R.
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“A big thank you for coming out to fix the antenna on our caravan, going over and above to get a great result. Will recommend you any time.”
Brett R.
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“Great and prompt service from Nic. He is an experienced and very knowledgeable technician. Highly recommended.”
Donne B.
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“Very professional and fixed our aerial issues quickly. Highly recommend!”
Kristy M.
Foxtel & Satellite TV questions
How much does a satellite or Foxtel install cost?
It depends on the system and where the dish goes. The call-out fee is $99 for the first half hour. We give you the full price up front and only get started once you are happy with it.
What is VAST satellite?
VAST delivers the free-to-air channels by satellite, for homes that cannot get usable antenna reception. The signal comes down from the satellite instead of across the ranges, so the ridge between your home and the transmitter stops mattering.
Can we get VAST at our place?
It depends on the address, not the town, so we will not promise it by suburb. We check your spot, see what antenna reception you can genuinely get, and if satellite is the right route we set it up and align it. If a better antenna would do the job, we say that instead.
Is VAST the same as Starlink?
No. VAST is television, the free-to-air channels arriving by satellite. Starlink is internet. They are two different systems doing two different jobs, and we install both.
Do you install and service Foxtel?
Yes. We install new Foxtel systems and take service calls to get existing ones working again.
How do I know if I need satellite instead of an antenna?
If an antenna cannot hold a picture at your place, satellite is usually the answer. We can check your spot and tell you straight.
Request a visit
Tell us what is going on and a team member will call you back, usually the same day.