Channel tuning details
Play Frequency
Play broadcasts both free-to-air and encrypted (Mediaguard) on Eutelsat 16A (16°E), Eutelsat 16D (16°E) and Astra 3C (23.5°E), using 4 transponder frequencies in MPEG-4/HD. It is listed for Albania and Benin and 28 more countries. Get exact pointing angles for your location with the free dish alignment calculator.
Frequency summary
Receiver setting: 11914 H 30000
- Frequency
- 11914 MHz
- Polarisation
- Horizontal (H)
- Symbol rate
- 30000 kS/s
- Satellite
- Astra 3C 23.5°E
- Satellites
- 3
- Frequencies
- 4
- Countries
- 30
- Access
- FTA available
Reception details
Satellite, tuning and service values combined into one receiver-ready list.
| Satellite | Tuning | Symbol rate | Access | Service details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eutelsat 16A 16.0°E | 11,231 MHz V polarity | 42,000 | FTA |
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| Eutelsat 16D 16.0°E | 11,231 MHz V polarity | 42,000 | FTA |
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| Astra 3C 23.5°E | 11,856 MHz V polarity | 29,900 | Mediaguard |
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| Astra 3C 23.5°E | 11,914 MHz H polarity | 30,000 | FTA |
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Frequency FAQ
- What is the frequency of Play?
- Play broadcasts on 11914 MHz, horizontal polarisation, symbol rate 30000 kS/s on Astra 3C (23.5°E). Receiver setting: 11914 H 30000.
- Which satellite is Play on?
- Play is on Astra 3C (23.5°E). It is also carried on Eutelsat 16A (16°E) and Eutelsat 16D (16°E).
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Coverage
Countries associated with this channel.
Europe (14)
Africa (12)
North America (2)
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