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1). Satellite TV Programming GuideWith more than 256 channels to choose from, satellite TV programming offers far more TV listings and viewing options than cable or over-the-air TV.
Satellite TV also gives you access to music channels, pay-per-view movies, sports packages, adult channels, and international programming.
DISH Network Satellite TV Programming
DISH Network programming packages start at $31.
2). Satellite TV FAQ
As the owner of a satellite TV website I get asked a lot of questions, so I decided to write a satellite TV FAQ (frequently asked questions) article to answer the most commonly asked questions.
If you have questions I haven't answered in this satellite TV FAQ, you can visit my website to get more satellite TV information by clicking on one of the links below this article.
3). Satellite TV -- What You Should Know
In the last 10 years more than 27 million people have switched from cable and over-the-air TV to satellite TV. But is satellite TV really that much better?
Let's find out ...
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.
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5). HD Satellite TV -- Compare HDTV Services
HD Satellite TV
HD (high definition) refers to the quality of the picture being transmitted to your television set.
Picture quality is measured in scan lines. The more scan lines that are transmitted to your TV, the clearer the picture.
For instance, analog (over-the-air) TV has 525 scan lines per image. HDTV, on the other hand, has up to 1,080 lines per image -- almost twice as many lines of resolution giving you twice the clarity of analog TV.
6). Satellite TV Provider Comparison -- DISH Network and DIRECTV
Satellite TV Providers
There are two satellite TV providers that offer satellite TV service in the U.S. -- DISH Network and DIRECTV.
DISH Network was launched by EchoStar Communications in 1996. It currently has 12 million subscribers, and is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all cable and satellite TV providers by J.D. Power and Associates.
7). Satellite Internet Service -- Is It Right For You?
Satellite Internet Service
There are many rural areas where DSL (direct subscriber line) or cable Internet service is not available. If you live in one of those areas and want fast, reliable, high-speed Internet service, satellite Internet is what you're looking for.
Though not as fast as DSL or cable Internet service, satellite Internet service is much faster than 56K dialup service, and is available to anyone in the United States who has a clear view of the southern sky.
8). Satellite TV Packages -- Get the Best for Less
Satellite TV Packages
Between the two satellite TV providers -- DISH Network and DIRECTV -- you can get more than 256 different channels of TV programming, pay-per-view movies and events, your local channels, and commercial-free music channels.
Satellite TV channels are bundled into various packages. Here's a rundown on what satellite TV packages are available:
Dish Network Satellite TV Packages
America's Top 60 -- 60 program channels including local channels.
9). Satellite TV Dealers -- Who's The Best
Satellite TV Dealers
In the world of satellite TV there are satellite TV providers -- the companies who provide satellite TV programming, and satellite TV dealers -- the companies who sell the programming and the equipment you need to watch it.
In the U.S.A. there are currently two satellite TV providers -- DISH Network and DIRECTV -- and hundreds of satellite TV dealers who sell their services and systems.