Satellite TV Questions

Satellite TV Questions

These are definitely the most commonly asked satellite TV questions:

1. Just what is satellite TV?
A satellite TV center broadcasts a TV signal to a satellite in the sky. In turn the satellite sends the signal back to earth, where it is picked up by a satellite dish, then converted to a TV picture by a receiver, and at last displayed on a TV screen.

2. Can one get free satellite TV?
The answer to your question is yes! However, you will have to pay for satellite TV programming services in order to get a free system.

3. How does one compare satellite TV costs?
Programming services from DISH Network starts from as little as $19.99 a month, while services from DIRECTV starts at $41.99 a month.

4. Can one receive local channels on satellite TV?
You should be able to receive local channels in most areas of the USA included at no extra charge. In the few areas where you can't get local channels you can hook up an antenna to your satellite TV receiver in order to obtain these channels.

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5. Can one record your favorite programs with satellite TV?
You can record satellite TV programs with the DVR (digital video recording) receiver you can get from your satellite TV dealer or with your VCR. Both DISH Network and DIRECTV offer free DVR receivers when you order one of their program packages.

6. What's on satellite TV?
Satellite TV providers offer more than 375 channels of television programming including movie channels, sports packages, pay-per-view movies and events, commercial-free music, adult programming and international programming.

7. How long does it take to get a free satellite TV system installed?
Installation times for DIRECTV and DISH Network vary depending on your location, but you can usually get a satellite TV system installed in your home within one to five days from the time your order your service.

8. Is satellite TV available for departments or condo's?
Many apartment and condo residents install their satellite TV dish on their balcony or patio. You can also install your satellite dish on a movable stand if permanent mounting is not allowed.

9. Is International programming broadcasted on satellite TV?
DISH Network offers Armenian, Asian, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu program channels, while DIRECTV offers Chinese, Filipino, Italian, South Asian, Spanish, and Vietnamese program channels.

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10. Does satellite TV offer parental control?
DISH Network and DIRECTV both offer parental control to block your children from viewing unsuitable programs.

11. Is HDTV available with satellite TV?
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV offer HD (high definition) TV. DISH Network will give you two free HDTV receivers when you order their HDTV programming.

12. Does satellite TV offer TiVo and DVR (digital video recording)?
DIRECTV offers DVR with TiVo service, while DISH Network offers DVR with Video-On-Demand which is similar to TiVo.

Finally, a very popular questions asked: Can I get DIRECTV or DISH Network outside the United States? The answer: Not simultaneously, because Satellite TV services from DIRECTV and DISH Network is only available in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. We hope that this article was helpful and that most, if not all of your questions were answered!

 

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