The VAST™ service can now be accessed by eligible viewers in all states.

Access to Commercial TV services is subject to an eligibility test that takes into account commercial television licence areas and availability of conventional terrestrial television services at your location.

There are four categories of viewers eligible to access Commercial TV on VAST™:

• Viewers in the Remote Central & Eastern Australia Licence Area: View Map
• Viewers in the Mildura Licence Area.
• Viewers in Television Black Spot areas.
• Viewers in regional and metropolitan areas served by normal terrestrial TV services but who are unable to receive TV after digital switchover. As digital switchover rolls out across Australia, regional and metropolitan viewers who will not be able to receive television after switchover can apply for VAST™ access 6 months prior to switchover.
• Travellers: people travelling in caravans or motor homes in Remote Central and Eastern Australia are eligible to apply for temporary access to Commercial TV on VAST™.
  Click here for Travellers Application

You may also submit an application and seek pre-approval before purchasing a decoder. Please follow the instructions on the VAST™ application form.

If you are not eligible to receive the commercial TV services on VAST™, you may still be able to receive ABC and SBS in your location. You can select this option during the registration process.