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Satellite TV Providers

DIRECTV and DISH Network are two major satellite TV providers in US.

DIRECTV

DIRECTV is the oldest and largest satellite TV provider in the USA. Having more then 15 million customers at a moment.

For sport fan, DIRECTV is an obvious choice, they offer the most sports programs. DIRECTV package will include free satellite TV system and free installation. The package offers 250 channels with digital-quality picture and sound, plus 500 commercial-free movies per month. It also include 67 commercial-free XM radio channels. » Continue reading "Satellite TV Providers"

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The history of Satellite TV

The first satellite TV signal was sent from Europe to North America via the Telstar satellite in 1962. This is the opening of the new era of television. Then in 1965, the first commercial satellite, Early Bird, was launched. However the satellite TV reception was only began in U.S. in 1980.

Early satellite television system was very expensive. It cost users anywhere between $2000 to $10000. All of the equipment was bulky and complicated. Only the tech savy dares to do and maintain the system themselves. Most of satellite users have to depend on the highly specialize technician. Not forgetting the high cost. » Continue reading "The history of Satellite TV"

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