Complex sentence: In 2005, SVT Europa started broadcasting on the Thaicom 5 satellite and thereby became available in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia, although this require a large satellite dish of about 2-3 metres.
Split into simpler sentences: In 2005, SVT Europa started broadcasting on the Thaicom 5 satellite and thereby became available in parts of Africa, Australia and Asia. The Thaicom broadcasts do however require a large satellite dish of about 2-3 metres.