Why does your neighbor shout 'goal' first? Digital antenna helps avoid spoilers during World Cup games

Those who follow live sporting events may have already noticed a common situation: neighbors celebrate a goal even before the shot appears on the screen of those watching online. The explanation lies in the so-called "delay", the delay between the moment the image is captured and when it reaches the public.
The phenomenon occurs mainly on streaming platforms and in transmissions made over the internet. This is because the signal needs to go through several stages of processing, compression and distribution before being displayed to the viewer, which increases waiting time.
On open TV, the process is usually faster. Once the signal is received by the broadcaster, it is sent to a satellite and distributed simultaneously to affiliates and transmitters throughout the country. This way, the image reaches homes almost in real time.
This direct flow significantly reduces the interval between the event on the field and its appearance on television. Therefore, even with the technological advances of digital platforms, open TV still tends to offer the lowest latency in live broadcasts.
Brazilian players celebrate Lucas Paquetá's goal in the friendly against Panama
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How to avoid spoilers?
Keeping an eye on this situation, which tends to become even more common during periods of major sporting events, TV Globo launched the "Stay Antenna" campaign, an initiative to guide the public on the use of digital antenna and expand access to open TV signal in Brazil.
One of the main advantages of the digital antenna is precisely the reduction of transmission delay compared to streaming platforms. As the signal reaches the television directly, without depending on an internet connection, the display usually takes place closer to real time.
In addition to games, the benefit applies to all live programming, such as news programs, shows and sporting events.
Simple installation
The types of TV antennas
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Another point highlighted by the campaign is the ease of installation. In most cases, simply connect a compatible digital antenna to the TV set and perform an automatic channel search.
There are indoor models available on the market at affordable prices, found in electronics stores and online retailers.
Passive antennas, which are simpler, tend to work better in areas close to transmission towers. Amplified antennas - also called active - have signal reinforcement and may be more suitable for places where reception is more difficult.
A tip is to test different positions indoors, especially near windows, to find the best reception point.
Marathon in the schedule
Karine Alves and Everaldo Marques
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Between this Thursday (29th) and Sunday (1st), Globo will hold the Marathon Stay Tuned, with service content spread across the program, explaining how to buy, install and tune the digital antenna.
The campaign also features advertising pieces starring Karine Alves, Everaldo Marques and Denílson, which show, in a humorous tone, situations experienced by those who follow delayed broadcasts.
The broadcaster's guidance is that viewers consult the official channels to ask questions about coverage, installation and tuning of the digital signal.

Source: G1