Editing DVB-S2 (section)

== The DVB-S to DVB-S2 upgrade process ==
The conversion process from DVB-S to DVB-S2 is being accelerated, due to the rapid increase of [[HDTV]] and introduction  of 3D-HDTV. The main factor slowing down this process is the need to replace or upgrade set-top boxes, or acquire TVs with DVB-S2 integrated tuners, which makes the transition slower for established operators.

Current [[direct-to-home]] broadcasters using DVB-S2 are:
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;[[Australia]]
* [[Viewer Access Satellite Television|VAST]] fully replaced the previous DVB-S Aurora service from December 2013.  The extra capacity has allowed a [[Network Ten]] affiliate to be added along with five HD, seven SD multi-channels and limited advertisement targeting for viewers in DVB-T black-spot areas on [[Optus fleet of satellites|Optus C1/D3 156E]]).
* [[Foxtel]] use this for their four HD downlinks on [[Optus D3]] @ 156E.
;[[Germany]], [[Austria]] and [[Switzerland]]
* [[ARD (broadcaster)|ARD]] and [[ZDF]].
* [[HD+]].
* [[Servus TV]].
* [[Sky (Germany)|Sky]].
* [[SRG SSR]].
;[[Hungary]]
* [[Hello HD]] (also uses DVB-S for some SD and HD channels).
* [[Magyar Telekom]].
* [[UPC Direct]]; also operates in [[Slovakia]] and the [[Czech Republic]].
;[[India]]
* [[Sun Direct]] is the first broadcaster in India commenced transmission of HD Channels on DVB-S2 way back in 2007.
* [[Airtel Digital TV]].
* [[Videocon d2h]].
* [[Dish TV]] for all its HD/SD channel transmissions via [[AsiaSat 5]] and DVB-S is being used for transmissions via [[NSS-6]]..
* [[Tata Sky]] for its HD channel transmissions via [[INSAT-4A]].
;[[Bangladesh]]
* [[Maasranga Television]] for its SD/HD channel transmissions via [[APSTAR-7]].
* [[GaanBangla]], [[NexusTV]] as well as most other channels
;[[Iran]]
* [[IRIB]] on Badr5 26°E and on Intelsat 902 62°E and on Eutelsat W3A 7°E.
* [[Gem Group]] on YahSat 1A 52.5°E.
;[[Turkey]]
* [[Digiturk]] on Türksat 4A/5B/6A 42°E.
* [[D-Smart]] on Türksat 4A 42°E.
* [[Turkish Radio and Television Corporation|TRT]] (HDTV feed only) on Turksat 4A/5B/6A 42°E.
* DTVH (HD feed only) on Turksat 3A 42°E.
;[[United Kingdom]] and [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
* [[Sky Q]]
* [[BBC]] (for all its HD channels, which are part of the Sky and [[Freesat]] services).
* [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]; [[ITV Central|Central West]] and [[ITV Meridian|Meridian South]] variants of [[ITV HD]] only <small>({{as of|2013|01|17|lc=on|df=us}})</small>.
* [[STV (TV channel)|STV]] (STV HD channel).
* [[Saorsat]] (only available in Ireland).
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;[[Romania]]
* [[Dolce (satellite television)|Dolce]] operated by [[Romtelecom]] (now [[Telekom Romania]]), only for HD channels. For SD channels is using DVB-S. Backward compatibility, if subscribed to HD package. Service can only be accessed with proprietary Set-top-boxes. NDS Encrypted. Card paired with set top box. If You have a HD receiver from them, you are able to receive two HD channels in basic package. Needs special antena for HD. 
* [[Focus Sat]] operated by [[UPC Romania]], only for HD .SD remains in DVB-S ( except fashion TV SD). Can be used with a DVB-S receiver for SD channels, or DVB-S2 for SD and HD. May be used also with a CAM and a TV with built in DVB-S (for SD channels)or DVB-S2 (Both SD and HD) tuner and common interface slot. HD channels are offered on separate package, therefore aside a HD terminal (TV or STB), you need to pay this package. CONNAX CAS 7 Encryption. Card not paired with receiver.
* [[Orange TV]] operated by [[Orange Romania]], only in DVB-S2 both SD and HD. Viaccess Encrypted. Only available with proprietary set top boxes. Card paired with set top box. Set top boxes are only HD, these channels are available from the cheapest package.
* [[Digi TV (TV channel)|Digi TV]], operated by [[RCS & RDS]] (since March 2014). Until March 2014, only DVB-S, SD. Nagravision 3 Encrypted. Although it is said that the card and receiver are paired, some subscribers stated that the service can also be accessed with a TV with built in DVB-S/S2 tuner and common interface by using a CAM. However, Until March 2014, only SD channels were available. Needs special subscribing for HD. DVB-S is used in SD reception while DVB-S2 is used both for SD and HD.
;Other countries
* [[Astro (Malaysian satellite television)|Astro]] in [[Malaysia]] (currently only for HD channels; uses DVB-S for backwards compatibility with SD channels).
* [[Bell Satellite TV]] in [[Canada]] (experimentally).
* [[Canal+ (Spanish satellite broadcasting company)|Canal+]] in [[Spain]].
* [[CanalDigitaal]] in the [[Netherlands]] (HD channels only + some SD channels on Astra 3 23.5°E).
* [[CanalSat]] in [[France]].
* [[Cignal]] in [[Philippines]].
* [[Claro TV]] Satelital in [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[El Salvador]], [[Nicaragua]] and [[Dominican Republic]].
* [[Cosmote TV]] in [[Greece]].
* [[Dialog TV]] in [[Sri Lanka]] for HD channels and some SD channels; other SD channels use DVB-S.
* [[Digital+]] in [[Spain]] (currently only for HD channels and only on Astra).
* [[DirecTV]] in the [[US]] using [[H.264/MPEG-4 AVC]] codec for local and some national HDTV channels (newer satellites).
* [[Dish Network]] in the [[US]] (new channels).
* [[DStv]] in [[South Africa]] for HD channels; SD channels use DVB-S.
* [[ENTV]] in [[Algeria]] since July 17th 2021.
* [[GVT TV]] in [[Brazil]]. (Available to current customers of the GVT ADSL and telephony services).
* [[Hrvatska radiotelevizija|HRT]] in [[Croatia]] (from December 1).
* [[Meo (Portugal)|meo]] in [[Portugal]].
* [[nc+]] in [[Poland]].
* [[MTS (network provider)|MTS]] and [[Platform HD]] in [[Russia]].
* [[Sky Direct]] in [[Philippines]].
* [[Sky Italia|Sky HD]] in [[Italy]].
* [[Skylife]] in [[South Korea]].
* [[SKY Perfect|SKY PerfecTV!]] in [[Japan]].
* [[Sky Network Television]] in [[New Zealand]] upgraded all its transponders on [[Optus D1]] @ 160E to DVB-S2 in March 2019. This was previously only used for their HD channels.
* [[TopTV]] in [[South Africa]] (services launched May 1, 2010).
* [[Viasat (Nordic television service)|Viasat]] in [[Ukraine]].
* [[Vivacom]] in [[Bulgaria]].
* [[Vietnam Television Corporation|VTC]] in [[Vietnam]].
* [[Satellite BG]] in [[Bulgaria]].
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These broadcasters have used DVB-S2 in their internal broadcast distribution networks, but may not have instituted DVB-S2 transmissions for consumers.