ATTENTION ALL AERIAL INSTALLERS

Notification of planned cessation of Saorsat

Since 2012, Saorsat has provided coverage in areas where Saorview reception may be challenged. Services from RTÉ, TG4 and Oireachtas TV are currently available on Saorsat.

The satellite that is used to deliver the Saorsat service reaches end of life in 2028 and is not being replaced. There is no alternative satellite available, so it will be necessary to discontinue Saorsat in early 2028.

We recommend that no further installations of Saorsat are carried out from now.

Existing Saorsat users will be advised via the Saorsat and Saorview websites. As the closure date approaches, on-screen messages will appear on screen to advise Saorsat users to seek an alternative.

Services from RTÉ, TG4 and Oireachtas TV will continue to be available on other broadcast TV platforms, and are available via broadband through the RTÉ Player, the TG4 Player and the Oireachtas TV website.