| Find Out What the Real Deal is Regarding Satellite | | | | ongoing competition between cable TV and |
| TV | | | | satellite TV providers about which is better. |
| Who doesn't want to maximize their television | | | | Satellite TV for the most part offers many of |
| viewing prospects inexpensively and quickly? | | | | the same benefits as cable service. In addition, by |
| Satellite TV provides television viewers with all of | | | | buying satellite TV from online sources, |
| the benefits of cable service. With satellite | | | | consumers can take advantage of a number of |
| consumers have the benefit of viewing hundreds | | | | "freebies" often thrown into a package to |
| of channels including local channels usually at a | | | | encourage customers to purchase satellite TV. |
| price that is more affordable than cable. So where | | | | Among the more common freebies include: |
| do you go to invest in satellite TV? | | | | - Satellite TV dish |
| Luckily, you can buy satellite TV online. In fact, I | | | | - Receivers |
| highly recommend buying satellite TV from online | | | | - Access Cards |
| sources. You see, when you buy satellite TV | | | | - Remote Controls |
| from online sources, you are opening yourself up | | | | - Cabling |
| to hundreds of discounts, freebies and more. Most | | | | - Installation |
| online sellers offer incredible deals on satellite TV | | | | - Multi-system packages |
| to entice you to buy from them. | | | | Many satellite TV providers will provide equipment |
| Before you invest in satellite TV you should have | | | | for multiple TV hook ups for free, but this offer |
| a solid understanding of what exactly it is. Here's a | | | | is sometimes reserved for first time customers |
| brief intro that will help you sort fact from fiction. | | | | only. |
| Satellite TV: Operation | | | | Other benefits of satellite TV include access to |
| Satellite TV works just like a conventional | | | | local channels in major metropolitan areas and |
| television does. Radio signals transmit | | | | even in rural areas with an off air antenna. |
| programming that is received through a Satellite | | | | Satellite TV also offers international programming. |
| that orbits the Earth. This satellite broadcasts a | | | | In fact, Dish Network is the leading provider of |
| signal to a dish connected to the user's home. | | | | foreign language packages and channels. |
| Satellite TV technology enables the viewer to | | | | Myths and Misconceptions |
| receive more than 200 channels from their home | | | | There are some myths and misconceptions that |
| television, far more than a conventional television | | | | abound regarding satellite TV that deserve |
| system. | | | | clearing up. |
| There are three primary companies in the US | | | | Myth 1 - You have to watch the same programs |
| that provide satellite television to customers: | | | | on all TV sets in the house when you have |
| - DirecTV | | | | satellite. |
| - Dish Network | | | | False! |
| - Voom | | | | You can watch different channels in each of the |
| Each of these companies broadcast channels | | | | rooms satellite is set up in, you simply need |
| directly to your home. Your choice of providers | | | | separate satellite receivers to do this. And most |
| may depend in part upon where you live, because | | | | companies will offer additional receivers for free, |
| some providers such as DirecTV cater to | | | | especially if your buying satellite TV from online |
| individuals living in rural vs. suburban areas. When | | | | sources. |
| choosing a provider you might consider the | | | | Myth 2 - The weather consistently affects the |
| following: | | | | quality of programming. |
| - What you want to use your service for. For | | | | False! |
| example, if you plan on using satellite primarily for | | | | Rarely the weather might affect the quality of |
| internet connection and don't live in an area where | | | | programming. Heavy and sustained storming for |
| you can get cable, you should seek out the | | | | example might briefly interrupt reception. |
| provider that is going to offer you the best | | | | However this problem is also common among |
| service and best deal with respect to your | | | | cable television viewers. In fact, if you were to |
| internet connection. | | | | poll cable owners, you'd probably find that many |
| - Your viewing preferences. If you are an avid | | | | times the cable goes out in the midst of a storm. |
| sports fan and want to see more live sporting | | | | Satellite TV might actually be considered less |
| events, compare providers to see which offers | | | | problem prone during inclement weather. |
| the best pricing plan. | | | | Myth 3 - Satellite TV can only be used in homes. |
| - Number of receivers. How many receivers do | | | | False! |
| you think you will need? This may affect your | | | | Satellite TV is often available in apartment |
| decision to go with one provider vs. another. Most | | | | complexes. In fact, may apartment residents are |
| providers will offer up to four different receivers, | | | | able to install dishes very inconspicuously from |
| meaning you can watch TV in four different | | | | their balconies. You should of course check with |
| rooms while viewing different changes. | | | | the landlord before installing any equipment, but |
| - Affordability. Satellite TV is a good option for | | | | you should be able to take advantage of the |
| consumers looking to maximize their TV viewing | | | | many benefits of satellite TV even from an |
| potential without spending hundreds of dollars on a | | | | apartment. |
| system. You can purchase satellite TV package | | | | Myth 4 - High Speed Internet is only available |
| for pennies on the dollar, and still have the option | | | | through cable. |
| of watching more than 200 channels at any given | | | | Again, not true. High speed satellite internet is |
| time. Satellite TV is often a preferred choice for | | | | available in most areas of the US, much as cable |
| viewers operating on a budget. | | | | internet service is. |
| Of the major online satellite TV providers, | | | | There are many benefits satellite TV has to |
| DirecTV is the most well known and largest, but | | | | offer. You'll reap even more rewards if you |
| not necessarily the best. It does provide service | | | | decide to buy online, include free equipment and |
| to both urban and rural areas. | | | | installation. I highly recommend investing in a |
| Benefits of Satellite TV | | | | system if you haven't already. |
| What are the benefits of satellite TV? There is | | | | |