FTA Fever Free-To-Air Satellite Learning Center
What You Should Know About
FTA Satellite Receiver Clones
The first thing you should know about Free-To-Air satellite receiver clones is that they're illegal. The second thing you should know is that the online FTA receiver industry is rife with fly-by-night shysters out to make a quick buck. Misrepresentations, deceptive practices, various fictions, and — yes, outright lies — are rampant, especially on the internet.
Clone manufacturers will tell you that their FTA receiver is every bit as good as an original. (It's not.) They may promise you an "ironclad" warranty. (Good luck with that.) These faux satellite receivers are typically manufactured in China with substandard manufacturing processes and substandard components.
Quality matters. Nowhere is this more true than in the FTA satellite receiver industry. You'll simply never find a clone receiver whose quality equals that of the unit it purports to emulate. And the truth is, a clone probably won't save you more than ten to twenty bucks, and you may be buying a load of grief. Not worth it!
We are frequently approached by clone manufacturers who want us to sell their products. We always refuse.
Just to be clear: We do not endorse or sell clones. We are authorized dealers for manufacturers of authentic Free-To-Air satellite receivers only, not clone manufacturers. Our manufacturers include Sonicview, Viewsat, Coolsat, Pansat, Neosat, and Neusat. These manufacture a superb range of top-quality FTA satellite receivers for the Europe, Asia, and North American markets. For more information on our manufacturers, visit our Manufacturer's Overview.
We encourage you to purchase a top-quality, leading brand receiver with reliable warranty and support from a dealer who's invested in the FTA industry. We hope it's us.
How can you tell the difference between an authentic FTA satellite TV receiver and a clone?
One sure way to tell the difference between a clone FTA receiver and an original, authentic receiver is to contact your manufacturer. The manufacturer will know the right questions to ask in order to help you evaluate the receiver's authenticity.
Contact our FTA Satellite Manufacturers:
