| Satellite TV systems have become extremely | | | | stopped shying away from having them installed. |
| popular in the United States over the last 15 | | | | In addition, satellite TV companies were |
| years. Current estimates have DIRECTV with | | | | comfortable investing in the needed equipment |
| more than 17 million subscribers, while Dish | | | | cost on behalf of the subscriber in the hope they |
| Network is a close second with 13 million | | | | would remain a loyal customer. |
| subscribers. That means in America alone, over | | | | So what advantages come to the customer who |
| 30 million households are now connected to a | | | | installs a new satellite television system? One of |
| satellite TV system. | | | | the main benefits is higher picture quality. Most |
| So why have satellite television systems drawn | | | | customers with new plasma or LCD flat screen |
| such wide appeal? What are the advantages of a | | | | televisions reports better high definition quality |
| new satellite system from DIRECTV or Dish | | | | from their satellite television providers as |
| Network? Lets explore the answers to these | | | | compared to cable companies. Both Dish Network |
| questions. | | | | and DIRECTV now offer more than 130 HD |
| Satellite systems have become popular for two | | | | channels as well, so quantity is also something you |
| specific reasons. First, the overall lower cost of | | | | will get with satellite TV systems when compared |
| satellite TV when compared to cable television | | | | to your local cable operator. |
| has been an obvious draw. Cable television rates | | | | Overall, the new satellite systems offered by |
| have increased at an average pace of 5.6% per | | | | DIRECTV and Dish Network offer more content |
| year over the past five years, encouraging | | | | at an overall lower price. Why not explore what |
| homeowners to look for a viable alternative. Once | | | | DIRECTV or Dish Network can offer you and |
| satellite dish units became small, customers | | | | your family? |