In the mid-2010s, Nilesat was where the action was. It brought in a mix of state-run media and the first wave of private Ethiopian channels that changed the culture. : The arrival of
The NileSat frequency in Ethiopia is characterized by several technical aspects, including:
| Region in Ethiopia | Recommended Dish Size | LNB Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 180cm (1.8m) to 240cm (2.4m) | Single Std LNB | | Bahir Dar / Gondar | 150cm (1.5m) | Single Std LNB | | Mekelle / Tigray | 180cm (1.8m) | High-Gain LNB | | Dire Dawa / Harar | 240cm (2.4m) or larger | Inverto Black LNB | | Jima / South | 180cm (1.8m) | Dual LNB |
For Ethiopian viewers, Nilesat is the primary source for:
Nilesat recently launched (at 7°W). This new satellite has:
