It was broadcast to the immediate neighborhood as a terrestrial signal, and on cable, as well as through satellites (which was also free to users in the Arab world), although Qatar, and many other Arab countries, barred private individuals from having satellite dishes until 2001.
Semnalul era transmis pe cale terestră, prin cablu, dar și prin satelit (care era un serviciu gratis), deși Qatarul, ca multe alte țări arabe, interzicea populației, până în 2001, să dețină antenă de satelit.