Watching low-quality video with a bad image and a blinking picture gradually fades into the background. Today, much attention is focused on the virtual broadcast of TV channels and favorite shows, made in excellent HD quality. This is exactly what Rostelecom interactive television is. Instructions for its settings, despite its availability, lead many users into confusion.
We tried to solve this problem and explain as accessible as possible how to install and configure television from this provider.
What is Rostelecom?
Rostelecom is one of the largest Russian companies, also known in the countries of Europe and the former CIS. This organization specializes in providing paid communications services to the public. The total number of users connecting to this provider has so far jumped over the 9 million mark. As you can see, the interactive television "Rostelecom" (instructions for setting it up allows you to correctly sort all channels) is a fairly popular service.
Among the company's customers you can find not only private individuals, but also representatives of the government, healthcare, security and education, utilities and government.
Briefly about interactive television and service packages
As we already said, virtual television allows you to watch video in excellent quality. And this is without visual interference, with minimal advertising or its complete absence. However, to activate the service, you must first select the appropriate packages of Rostelecom (interactive television). Among them, we distinguish the following programs:
- “Your starter 2.0” (opens access to 100 different channels).
- “Your Optimal 2.0” (helps connect up to 120 channels).
- “Your advanced 2.0” (provides access to 140 channels).
- "Your maximum 2.0" (connects 170 channels at once).
In total, all of these packages are positioned as basic, medium and advanced. At the initial stage, a small list of channels is connected, on average their number increases slightly, and at the “advanced level” interactive television channels reach their critical maximum.
What channels are available to subscribers?
Immediately after a simple connection procedure, the following types of channels become available to subscribers:
- Sports.
- Essential.
- Baby.
- Cognitive.
- Musical and entertaining.
- Religious and ethnic.
- Adults
- Movies and TV shows.
For example, the package “Your Easy 2.0” includes 6 information, 19 broadcasts, 1 children’s, 3 cognitive, 4 music, as well as one entertaining and religious channel. However, all these interesting things will become available only after the setup of interactive television and, of course, payment for services.
What types of connection are there?
In order for interactive television to work, you must connect the appropriate equipment. However, this can be done in a variety of ways. They can be conditionally divided into three types of connection:
- Using a router.
- Via a Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Using a special PLC adapter or adapter.
And so the interactive television "Rostelecom" is connected. Instructions on how to configure it using all of the above options will be considered with each means of connection separately.
Interactive television "Rostelecom": instructions for connecting a router
One of the most common options for connecting a television is to use a special router. To join it, it is enough to perform the following steps:
- Pull the Internet cable from the box (in the entrance) to the console.
- Connect the cable to the router.
- Connect the set-top box (using the HDMI-connector) to your TV.
- Plug the device cord into a power outlet.
- Securely remove excess wires and hide under special protection or carpet.
And if everything is done correctly, almost immediately after switching on you will get access to the Rostelecom TV program package. Payment for the services of the master in this case is not provided, but on the condition that you perform the connection on your own.
Wi-Fi Quick Start Guide
For this connection, you first need to purchase a special wireless adapter. Then it will be necessary to install it on the provider's console itself and connect it. You do not need to configure anything here. It is enough to use the standard settings.
This method is suitable for those users who do not want to pull the cable throughout the room. However, before buying an adapter, be sure to consult with company representatives, since not all store devices are suitable for a branded set-top box.
How to connect a PLC adapter?
To connect you will need a special device (PLC adapter). It connects through a conventional outlet and acts as a kind of adapter that connects all the wires through a single local network.
To get started, connect the cable to the adapter and the TV or computer. Connect all devices to the network and run channel scan. The advantage of this connection method is the ability to connect several Rostelecom devices to the network simultaneously. Internet connection services are paid shortly before all devices are connected to the network.
How is the payment for the provider?
You can pay for and activate Rostelecom communication services directly on the website of the company moscow.rt.ru through the Payment tab. And you can do this on the map, using virtual wallets and a mobile phone. In addition to paying for the company’s services, through this service you can pay utilities, replenish your account and even transfer money from one card to another.
How to configure the connection?
The configuration is as follows:
- Set your TV to (AV) mode.
- Connect the internet.
- Using the menu that appears, select “Login” and enter your password, login (specified in the agreement).
- Click on “Connect”.
If everything is done correctly, after the above steps, a list of channels appears on the TV screen. This means that the setup was successful.