At a glance
| StarSat | Triax | |
|---|---|---|
| About | A budget satellite platform on the same Intelsat footprint, with a smaller channel bouquet and lower monthly cost. | Commercial-grade distribution hardware — where a guesthouse or a block of flats needs a head-end that will not be touched again for a decade. |
| Origin | South Africa | Denmark |
| Popular lines | StarSat HD decoders, StarSat dish kits | SMATV head-end amplifiers, Commercial multiswitches, Distribution taps and splitters, Professional dish mounts |
Where StarSat wins
- Cheaper monthly package than the mainstream option
- Strong on sport and international channels for the price
- Installs on standard 80cm/90cm dish hardware
Where Triax wins
- Built for SMATV and multi-dwelling distribution
- Amplifiers with proper gain control instead of "turn it up"
- Long-life connectors and housings
- Documented system design data, which makes commercial jobs predictable
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, how many rooms you need and your budget — the right answer for a single-lounge household is different from a four-room home or a guesthouse. We install both StarSat and Triax, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.