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Satellite TV

Satellite TV is a television system whereby a broadcast center sends a signal containing TV programs to a satellite in orbit above the earth.

The satellite captures the signal and sends it back to earth, where it is picked up by a satellite dish and relayed to a TV set.

In order to receive a satellite TV signal you must have a satellite system -- a dish to capture the signal, and a receiver to unscramble the signal and send it to your television.

Satellite TV History

In 1962, the first satellite TV signal was sent from Europe to North America via the Telstar satellite. The first first commercial satellite, Early Bird, was launched in 1965, and Satellite TV reception in the U.S. began in 1980.

Early satellite TV systems were expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. The dishes were large -- 10 to 12 feet in diameter -- and the receivers and antenna rotators were bulky and complicated.

In 1994 the first DBS (direct broadcast satellite) was put into orbit, issuing in the era of the mini dish and the slim-line receiver, making it possible for anyone, even apartment renters and condo owners, to have satellite TV.

Satellite TV Providers

There are two major satellite TV providers in the U.S.A -- DIRECTV and DISH Network.

DIRECTV

With 14.5 million customers, DIRECTV is the oldest and largest satellite TV provider in the USA.

DIRECTV is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction among all satellite and cable TV companies by J.D. Power and Associates.

DIIRECTV offers the following equipment and services:

* A Free satellite TV system -- one dish and four receivers.
* Free installation and instruction on using the system.
* 250 channels with digital-quality picture and sound.
* 500 commercial-free movies per month.
* Up to 67 pay-per-view programs and events daily.
* 67 commercial-free XM radio channels.
* Toll-free, 24/7 customer service.

DIRECTV offers the most sports programming of the two satellite TV providers.

DISH Network

With more than 12 million customers, DISH Network is the second-oldest satellite TV provider, and is the fastest-growing provider.

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all the satellite and cable TV companies by J.D. Power and Associates.

DISH Network offers the following equipment and services:

* A Free satellite TV system -- one dish and four receivers.
* Free installation and satellite TV system instruction.
* 350 channels with digital-quality picture and sound.
* 500 commercial-free movies a month.
* Up to 60 pay-per-view programs and events per day.
* 50 commercial-free Sirius radio channels and 52 music channels.
* Toll-free, 24/7 customer service.

DISH Network has the biggest variety of movies and shows of the two satellite TV providers, and offers the cheapest basic service package.

Satellite TV Dealers

There are more than 80 online dealers and thousands of offline dealers across the U.S.A.

Some dealers are reputable and will give you an honest deal, but a number of dealers will lure you into subscribing to their service, then hit you with hidden fees, provide you with shoddy installation, and give you zero customer service.

Before you subscribe to a satellite TV service, you should read their service agreement carefully and call their customer service to clarify anything that isn't clear to you.

Note: Click on the links below for information on dealers that are reputable and give the best service at the best price.

Satellite TV Benefits

The main benefit of having satellite TV service is you can access up to 375 channels of TV programming. That gives you a lot more viewing options than cable or over-the-air TV.

In addition to regular TV programming, satellite TV allows you to tune into pay-per-view movies and special events, and to listen to more than 100 channels of commercial-free music on satellite radio.

Another benefit of satellite TV is the quality of the TV picture. Satellite TV is broadcast in digital format which produces a super sharp picture. Additionally, you have the option of ordering HD (high definition) TV for an even more lifelike picture.

Another benefit is the ability to record your favorite programs and to pause or fast-forward live TV using a DVR (digital video recorder).

Last, but not least, you get all the equipment you need to view satellite TV, including installation, absolutely free.

Conclusion

If you have over-the-air TV and don't watch much television then satellite TV probably isn't for you.

If, however, you watch a lot of TV or you have cable TV, then I recommend clicking on the links below to see what satellite TV has to offer.

With over 350 channels to choose from plus satellite radio, pay-per-view, movies, and programming packages starting at less than a dollar a day, you can't go wrong with satellite TV.

Click on the following link for more information on , or these links for ordering information, plus the latest offers and free bonuses from or

Satellite tv offers satellite tv guide, wide superior channel selection, free network deals, the option of availing HDTV equipment and service packages which is their very access to not lower than 8 high definition channels (feature advantage for satellite tv users with high definition tv sets).

Want more? With satellite tv, one will wisely spend dollar to dollar and enjoy the benefit of having:
*the privilege to get access to more than 30 great sports channel, with optional subscription to NBA League Pass, NHL Center ICE and NFL Sunday ticket
*over 150 channels available in all 50 states
*over 100 local channels
*advantage of foreign language programming in multiple languages
*direct tv receivers
*free satellite tv dishes
*free satellite resources
*with monthly costs a lot CHEAPER than that of having a cable tv

Satellite TV connection and subscription made easy Several satellite tv providers offers satellite tv systems and satellite tv dishes free of charge, to be able to attract clients. Just the perfect deal one should find, because satellite tv connection requires basic equipment such as satellite dish and receivers. For transmission of better quality reception, digital satellite tv services are offered to clients, thus, driving it away from obstruction of tv reception during rough weather. With satellite tv, one can spot lots of foreign and international sites just by continued channel surfing.

USA Satellite tv has two major types: TeleVision Receive O-nly, or TVRO are satellite systems with movable dish, allowing it to view programs and channels o-n the various satellites that are situated in the Clarke Belt. TeleVision Receive O-nly, or TVRO is also known as Big Ugly Dish (or BUD), C-Band, Full View satellite tv and Big Dish. Another known type of satellite tv system is called DBS. This satellite system contains a small unmovable dish about the size of 18inch-3 feet across. DBS, which are subdivided into 2 kinds, namely DIRECTTV and DISH Network, needs to have its own out of ordinary receiving equipment and programming line up.

So how do you know which satellite tv provider to trust? Getting the right information about each satellite tv provider equaling to your lifestyle and of the whole family will help you get started. Price is not a problem, since most of them give out great deal of freebies, making a fabulous satellite tv viewing experience mark up at the most possible cost effective and affordable price.

Satellite tv is man's great access to scores of information, with countless range of sports, news and movie channels, both national and international used for fun entertainment and educational purposes. People, especially kids will have a great time with satellite tv while tuning in to entertainment channels like Fox kids, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. As for educational viewing, National Geographic channel, Animal Planet, and Discovery Channel will help them widen their knowledge.And with satellite tv, your television sets are also tv and radio in one! You can take pleasure in viewing and listening music videos of past to present, from RNB, pop, rock, reggae, classical and soul.

More and more people enjoying staying at home during weekends and holidays because of satellite tv. Research has proven that satellite tv clients and subscribers are overly satisfied with the wide array of services these satellite tv carries out. For them, watching tv through satellite tv is the next best thing to being there live.

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