1. Convenience is the name of the game. If you are that frequent traveler always on the move with your laptop; or you think of your personal computer is like an extra body part, why not make the most out of it by configuring it in such a way that you could actually watch satellite TV online. I mean, what's more convenient than having your trusty mechanical device displaying about 2,000 to 3,000 shows for you to watch?

If you are always on the go, but still would like to play catch up with the latest news, your laptop could afford you such a service easily; after meeting hardware and software specifications, of course. Or if you are permanently stuck in front of the computer for long hours at a time, what better way to ease the downtime minutes than watching satellite TV online?

As far as convenience is concerned, you need only 3 things to get you started: hardware that can easily accommodate continuous video streaming; fast and reliable Internet access; and the satellite TV software which can be easily downloaded from authorized web resellers' websites, or installed via an application from a brick-and mortar company. Other than that, you do not need specialized equipments, no additional cables, no installation of satellite disks or the like.

2. Aside from its entertainment value, (as satellite TV companies usually offer a roster of 2, 000 to 3,000 channels,) this is also a great avenue for acquiring breaking news and watching ongoing live sports telecasts. Just think: you are on the plane while your favorite team is currently playing at the World Series; and there is nothing on the plane TV monitors other than reruns of old 70's shows. Would you rather wait to get off the plane, and head on out to your hotel room so that you can watch the tail end of the most exciting game in your lifetime? If you have satellite TV on your laptop, you can certainly avoid the long (agonizing) hours of waiting.

Besides, the selections of channels for most satellite TV companies are not often limited to channels in your locale. There are other offerings from other countries as well. If you are indeed a football fanatic, and France and Belgium is having a go at the World Cup, wouldn't you want to be part of the action?

3. Because there are a lot of satellite TV companies competing for business, you can be assured of the fact that you will eventually find one that can work within your budget and still afford you the channel selections you want. Most companies are even bringing down their services charges, listing more available TV channels and offering more access to technical back-up so as to accommodate first time subscribers.