Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television

[John2021]

DirecTV, Southwest Airlines partner on live TV on Viasat-connected flights

Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.

thedesk.net

 

[zippyfrog]

That is interesting news! It used to be Dish Network provided the Live TV. It looks like that is gone.

 

[John2021]

That is interesting news! It used to be Dish Network provided the Live TV. It looks like that is gone.

I think there still using dish on some flights

 

[That American Girl]

I think there still using dish on some flights

I'm not troubleshooting that. Nope. No siree.....

 

[trainman74]

Unlike some other airlines, which have aircraft that can directly receive a satellite signal, Southwest's live TV option is entirely streaming.

 

[Hyper Casey]

Wow, did not know that

 

[detuch254]

Right. The current satellite system aircrafts (United Airlines for sure) have consists of M10s or otherwise D12 receivers with modified commercial software, obviously to limit the amount of control a passenger has over settings. This is a long-old setup and many airplanes either need to be moved to streaming or they need to replace M10/D12 receivers with H24/H25 receivers. Replacing receivers would not be feasible, especially because the in-motion dish attached to planes is only designated for 101, not for 99 and 103. A whole new receiving dish (not even sure if one exists for airplanes to receive 99 and 103) could cost a lot more money and a whole new wiring system.

Clearly, streaming is more feasible.

 

[lordodogg]

I've never heard of an M10. I'm guessing you mean D10?

 

[detuch254]

M10 is a receiver. Here's a quick lookup:

KVH Tracvision M3 DirecTv M10 Satellite Receiver Tested Working

KVH M-10 Satellite receiver This is a working KVH tracvision M10 receiver. It has been tested with an KVH M3 antenna and proven that it is functional

maxmarineelectronics.com

 

[lordodogg]

Whoa! Never heard of that!

 

[That American Girl]

M10 is a receiver. Here's a quick lookup:

KVH Tracvision M3 DirecTv M10 Satellite Receiver Tested Working

KVH M-10 Satellite receiver This is a working KVH tracvision M10 receiver. It has been tested with an KVH M3 antenna and proven that it is functional

maxmarineelectronics.com

Aren't those usually used on boats?

 

[detuch254]

They may be used on boats, but I've seen instances of them on airplanes utilizing KVH dishes. Not sure how accurate this info is, thus my statement before alluding to the fact that planes use an M10 OR OTHERWISE a D12. Sorry for any confusion.

 

[Jimbo]

They may be used on boats, but I've seen instances of them on airplanes utilizing KVH dishes. Not sure how accurate this info is, thus my statement before alluding to the fact that planes use an M10 OR OTHERWISE a D12. Sorry for any confusion.

Wouldn't the Motion Dish be the biggest thing ?
I would think any recvr would work with the appropriate equipment.