Signal distribution method and apparatus

An apparatus for distributing signals comprising:

• a multiplexer for multiplexing a first signal of a first type and a second signal of a second type, different from the first type, to produce a multiplexed signal, where constituents of the first signal are separately modulated;
• and
• a demultiplexer for demultiplexing the multiplexed signal so that at least one of the first signal and the second signal is supplied to at least one reception appliance.

An apparatus comprising:

• a plurality of multiplexers, each for multiplexing a first signal of a first type and a second signal of a second type, different from the first type, to produce a plurality of multiplexed signal, where constituents of the first signal are separately modulated;
• and
• a plurality of demultiplexers, each for demultiplexing a corresponding one of the plurality of multiplexed signal so that at least one of the first signal and the second signal is supplied to a corresponding one of a plurality of reception appliances.