| A satellite TV system consists of a dish that | | | | system. |
| captures the TV signal broadcast from a satellite, | | | | DIRECTV Satellite TV System |
| and a receiver that amplifies the signal and sends | | | | Here's what you get when you order DIRECTV |
| it to a television. | | | | satellite TV service: |
| Less than 10 years ago, satellite TV systems | | | | 1. A free satellite TV dish with mounting hardware. |
| consisted of a huge satellite dish, about the size | | | | 2. Up to four free receivers plus universal |
| of a flying saucer, and an array of black boxes | | | | remotes. |
| that required an electronic technician to set up. | | | | 3. Free professional installation in up to four rooms |
| Not only that, they were expensive, costing | | | | of your home. |
| anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. | | | | 4. DVR receivers -- free after a $99 rebate. |
| We've come a long way since then. Now, satellite | | | | 5. HDTV satellite TV receivers (optional), $199 per |
| dishes are the size of a large Frizbee, the receiver | | | | receiver. |
| is the size of a notebook, and using the system is | | | | 6. A one-year warranty on your satellite TV |
| as easy as operating a microwave. | | | | system. |
| And the best news of all is that today's systems | | | | Satellite TV Service |
| won't cost you a penny. Thanks to the ongoing | | | | In order to get a free satellite TV system you |
| competition between satellite TV dealers, they'll | | | | have to subscribe to a satellite TV service: |
| give you a complete satellite TV system for free | | | | DISH Network offers four program packages. |
| when you subscribe to their satellite TV service. | | | | Prices start at $31.99 per month for their basic |
| Benefits of a Satellite TV System | | | | package which has 60 channels, and go up to |
| Here are the benefits of having a satellite TV | | | | $86.99 for their top-of-the-line package which has |
| system: | | | | 230 channels. |
| 1. You have the option of viewing up to 256 | | | | DIRECTV offers three program packages. Prices |
| channels of programming. | | | | start at $41.99 per month for their basic package |
| 2. Satellite TV is broadcast in an all-digital format | | | | which has 135 channels, including 31 music |
| for the clearest picture and sound available. | | | | channels, and go up to $93.99 for their |
| 3. Satellite TV systems include DVR (digital video | | | | top-of-the-line package which has 185 channels. |
| recording) so you can record your favorite shows. | | | | Both services also have movie channels, sports |
| 4. You can get HD (high definition) receivers that | | | | packages, foreign language programming, adult |
| allow you to watch your shows in HD format. | | | | programming, HDTV packages, and pay-per-view |
| 5. Satellite TV is the more reliable than cable or | | | | channels. |
| over-the-air TV, with less blackouts and fewer | | | | Bottom Line |
| picture problems. | | | | When it comes to which satellite TV system is |
| 6. Customer service is available 24 hours a day, | | | | the best, it's six-of-one, a half-dozen-of the other. |
| seven days a week. | | | | Both systems are state-of-the-art and have |
| DISH Network Satellite TV System | | | | enough features to please even the most |
| Here's what you get when you order DISH | | | | fanatical electronics buff. |
| Network satellite TV service: | | | | But when it comes to additional features such as |
| 1. A free satellite TV dish with mounting hardware. | | | | DVR and HD receivers, or different dishes to |
| 2. Up to four free receivers plus universal | | | | accommodate HD receivers and specialized TV |
| remotes. | | | | channels, price differences can be significant. |
| 3. Free DVR (digital video recording) receivers. | | | | Before you order satellite TV service, I |
| 4. Free HD satellite TV receivers (optional). | | | | recommend clicking on the links below to check |
| 5. Free professional installation in up to four rooms | | | | out current satellite TV system options and |
| of your home. | | | | prices. |
| 6. A one-year warranty on your satellite TV | | | | |