Television and Cable Network Systems

Television broadcasters use fixed links to distribute programmes and to link to studios and some businesses also use them for private commercial networks. Another example of a fixed-link system is the local cable network, which can supply subscribers with a multi-channel service of national and local television material, films, information, inter-active data and voice telephony. The cable is installed underground and requires the erection of usually small junction boxes at intervals, while a large satellite dish is used for television reception for cable