| How many satellite networks are there? | | | | satellite TV system - a satellite dish and a |
| There are actually three satellite TV networks - | | | | four-television receiver system with universal |
| DIRECTV, DISH Network, and Sky Angel. | | | | remotes. They will also give you a a free HD |
| DIRECTV began it's satellite TV service in 1994. | | | | receiver so you can watch HD programs, or a |
| They are the largest satellite TV network with 15 | | | | free DVR receiver so you can record your |
| satellites and 14.5 million subscribers. | | | | favorite programs. |
| DISH Network began its satellite TV service in | | | | Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have received |
| 1995. They are the fastest-growing satellite TV | | | | the highest customer satisfaction ratings among all |
| network with 9 satellites and more than 12.5 | | | | cable and satellite TV providers for the last five |
| million subscribers. | | | | years, and both networks provide 24/7 online and |
| Sky Angel began it's satellite TV service 1981. | | | | toll-free customer service. |
| They are a Christian satellite TV network and | | | | Sky Angel Network |
| utilize DISH Network's satellites and broadcast | | | | Sky Angel offer 35 channels of Christian satellite |
| facilities. | | | | TV programming and satellite radio shows. Their |
| What services do they provide? | | | | prices start at $14.99 per month for 20 TV |
| DIRECTV Network | | | | program channels and 15 satellite radio channels. |
| DIRECTV offers 250 channels of satellite TV | | | | Sky Angel charges $149 for one dish, one |
| programming including movie channels, music | | | | receiver, and one remote, and extra receivers |
| channels, sports packages, and pay-per-view | | | | are $99 each. Installation costs $99 to $199 |
| programs. Their prices start at $29.99 a month | | | | depending on the complexity of the installation. |
| for 155 channels of satellite TV programming | | | | Sky Angel provides 24 hour, 7 days-a-week online |
| including 50 XM satellite radio channels and three | | | | and toll-free customer service. |
| months of HBO, Showtime, and Starz movie | | | | Which network has the best service? |
| channels. | | | | It depends on what you're looking for ... |
| When you subscribe to one of their programming | | | | If you like sports, DIRECTV has the most sports |
| packages, DIRECTV will give you a free satellite | | | | packages, including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket. |
| TV system consisting of a satellite dish and up to | | | | If you're looking for a bargain and you want the |
| four free receivers with universal remotes. You | | | | biggest variety of programming, DISH Network |
| can also get a free HD (high definition) receiver so | | | | has the least expensive program packages, the |
| you can watch HD programs, or a free DVR | | | | most channels, the most HD programming, the |
| (digital video recorder) receiver so you can record | | | | most pay-per-view movies and events, the most |
| your favorite shows. | | | | game channels, and the most music channels. |
| DISH Network | | | | And if you want Christian programming, Sky |
| DISH Network offers 350 program channels | | | | Angel has the most Christian satellite TV channels |
| including movie channels, music channels, sports | | | | and the most Christian satellite radio channels. |
| packages, game channels, and pay-per-view | | | | How do I sign up for satellite TV service? |
| programs.. Their prices start at $29.99 a month | | | | Visit for more information, ordering information, |
| for 230 channels of satellite TV programming | | | | plus the latest special offers from DISH Network, |
| including 60 Sirius satellite radio channels and three | | | | DIRECTV , or Sky Angel. |
| months of Starz Movie Pak. | | | | The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for |
| When you subscribe to one of their programming | | | | and has written numerous articles on satellite TV |
| packages, DISH Network will give you a free | | | | networks. |