Satellite TV Equipment http://malsat.org Your online Satellite TV Equipment Store Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:18:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Satellite TV Providers http://malsat.org/technology/satellite-tv-providers/ http://malsat.org/technology/satellite-tv-providers/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:02:18 +0000 admin http://malsat.org/?p=23 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.

DISH Network

With more than 12 million customers, DISH Network is the second largest customer based after DIRECTV, and is the fastest-growing provider. Currently DISH Network is ranked first in customer satisfaction survey followed by DIRECTV.

DISH Network offer a free satellite TV system and installation. The package includes 256 channels, 500 commercial-free movies and 50 commercial-free Sirius radio channels and 52 music channels.

With the biggest variety of movies and shows plus the cheapest basic service package, DISH Network definitely will be the users choice.

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]]> http://malsat.org/technology/satellite-tv-providers/feed/ 0 The history of Satellite TV http://malsat.org/news-and-update/the-history-of-satellite-tv/ http://malsat.org/news-and-update/the-history-of-satellite-tv/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:55:34 +0000 admin http://malsat.org/?p=21 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.

The new era of direct broadcast satellite (DBS) started in 1994 when a new satellite was put into orbit. The new system allows a smaller dish and receiver. It reduces the cost of ownership tremendously. In addition it also allow apartments and condo dwellers to enjoy the satellite TV experience.

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