Due to the jamming by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Telstar satellite, you can use the 'Hotbird' satellite. The specifications of this satellite are as follows: Hotbird 3 TP: 88 Frequency: 12.484 SR: 8298 FEC: 3/4 Polarization: Vertical. Satellite dishes sized 110 x 150 cm receive the signal well. HOTBIRDS 3 TP 88 Freq: 12.484 SR: 8298 FEC: 3/4 POL Vertical Size of dish: 110 cm 150 cm good reception.
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Due to the Islamic Republic's Jamming on Telstar Satellite, Use Hotbird Instead - 2003-07-10
Feb 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
1 min read
📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway
The article advises viewers to switch to the Hotbird satellite due to jamming by the Iranian government on the Telstar satellite. This situation highlights ongoing issues with media access and censorship in Iran. The jamming affects the ability of citizens to access foreign broadcasts.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The Iranian government's jamming of satellite signals illustrates its ongoing commitment to media censorship.
👥 Key Players
Islamic Republic of Iran
MENTIONED
Government
"The Iranian government controls media access and censorship, impacting citizens' ability to receive information."
Telstar Satellite
MENTIONED
Communication satellite
"Telstar is used for broadcasting foreign media into Iran, which the government seeks to restrict."
Hotbird Satellite
MENTIONED
Alternative communication satellite
"Hotbird serves as an alternative for viewers in Iran to access foreign broadcasts when Telstar is jammed."
📰 What Happened
The Iranian government has been jamming signals from the Telstar satellite, prompting viewers to switch to the Hotbird satellite for access to foreign broadcasts. This highlights ongoing censorship issues in Iran.
- The jamming affects citizens' ability to access foreign media.
- Hotbird satellite provides an alternative for viewers in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This jamming reflects the Iranian government's efforts to control information and limit dissent among its citizens.
🌍 Regional: The situation underscores the broader regional issues of media freedom and government control.
🌐 International: Internationally, this raises concerns about human rights and freedom of expression in Iran.
📚 Background
Iran has a history of restricting media access and censoring foreign broadcasts to maintain control over public information.
Media censorship in Iran
Freedom of expression in authoritarian regimes
📡 Source:
NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence:
70%
The article presents factual information regarding satellite usage without overt bias, but the context of censorship is critical.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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Iran
100
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Islamic Republic
100
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Islamic Republic of Iran
100
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Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
100
OFAC
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Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
100
OFAC
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IRISL
40
OFAC
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Moldova
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Board of Directors of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
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CEO of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines
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OFAC Program: IRAN
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Integrated circuits
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SA
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Legal form: SA
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OFAC Specific License
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Specific License
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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