| Satellite TV used to be considered a luxury just a | | | | Up to 500 movies with no commercials each |
| few years ago. Cheap satellite TV was just a | | | | month |
| fantasy. The prices of a system with a satellite | | | | High definition programming |
| TV dish and electronic boxes ranged from $2,000 | | | | Up to 60 pay-per-view programs a day |
| to $10,000. The installation cost was another few | | | | Local channels with digital-quality picture and sound |
| hundreds dollars. | | | | Music channels with no commercials with digital |
| With so many TV satellite companies competing | | | | sound |
| for getting more customers, cheap satellite TV | | | | Online and toll-free 24/7 customer service |
| has become a reality, and guess what, the | | | | Moreover, satellite companies also often offer |
| installation is generally free. | | | | some introductory programming packages at |
| Here are the things you can usually get from a | | | | lower prices for new customers. |
| satellite TV company: | | | | The Bottom Line |
| A free satellite TV dish, as well as mounting stand | | | | Cheap satellite TV services are available for |
| Several free receivers and universal remote | | | | everyone. The question is whether you want the |
| controls | | | | cheapest package or the cheapest price per |
| Free installation in several rooms | | | | channel. |
| Free digital video recording receivers to record | | | | In the United States, DISH Network provides the |
| your favorite shows | | | | cheapest satellite TV package. Their low-end |
| Optional HDTV receivers for high definition | | | | package - America's Top Sixty - includes 60 |
| reception. | | | | programming channels (local channels as well) and |
| In addition, some cheap satellite TV providers also | | | | costs $31.99 a month. |
| offer a bonus gift, such as a DVD player and | | | | On the other hand, with Total Choice |
| home theater system when you subscribe. | | | | programming package at $41.99 from DirecTV |
| Cheap Satellite TV | | | | you get the lowest price per channel, which is |
| In the United States and Canada, you usually pay | | | | $0.31 a month. This package includes 135 |
| from $32 a month for 60 programming channels | | | | programming channels, as well as 31 music |
| and from $94 a month for 215 programming | | | | channels. |
| channels. Both DISH and DirecTV include the | | | | If television is an important form of entertainment |
| following features: | | | | for you and you want high-quality and a wide |
| Over 255 programming channels with digital | | | | range of movies, sports and shows to choose |
| picture and sound | | | | from, you might consider subscribing to a satellite |
| Digital video recording that allows you to skip | | | | service. You will sure find a cheap Satellite TV |
| commercials and record your favorite shows | | | | service that can provide you with what you want. |