Free Satellite TV
By admin | August 8, 2008
Legality aside, any kind of Free Satellite TV offered by a business is looking for a profit. However, stealing channels is an unintelligent activity at the very least. Free Satellite TV is a bonus for paying the monthly service fees for at least one year. So how free is Free Satellite TV? If you sign up and pay a monthly service, the company is more than willing to offer a free installation, free DVR, free HDTV, free equipment and free channels.
What is Free Satellite TV?
Not all Free Satellite TV is the same. Different companies offer different policies. Generally speaking, more and more techniques are used to get people to sign up for a satellite TV service. Free Satellite TV is one of these things that people seem to think means getting a box from a company for free and then manipulating it into an all channel free service. Which is not only unwise, it’s unnecessary. Free Satellite TV means getting free equipment, free installation, free to air channels and paying monthly service, just like everyone else. You can choose to pay for more channels other than the basic service, but that is your choice, and you pay only for what you are interested in. Channels you don’t want, you don’t get.
Free Satellite TV Equipment and Installation
Free Satellite TV equipment and installation usually include a DVR, HDTV and a technician going to your house with all the equipment and doing the setup for free. The DVR is a Digital Video Recorder, a box that records video feed from your Free Satellite TV to a digital storage space. Just like a hard drive on the computer, the DVR works as a virtual memory of video, related to the older analog VCR of the 80’s and 90’s. The HDTV is a High Definition Television unit that amplifies a video feed in such a way that the images, sounds and feelings coming from the TV are a far bolder experience. With HDTV the quality of a pin dropping from across the globe is as if from close up and in surround sound.
Free Satellite TV Channels
When we think about Free Satellite TV we also seem to think about channels. Free Satellite TV channels are those that are free to air channels from all over the globe. Public broadcasting in any country is free of charge with Free Satellite TV and when you add the number of public broadcasting stations up in the diverse developing English speaking countries around the world, that comes to a whole lot of educational programming for one monthly signature in a basic package. And if you are thinking about the family, there is no better set of family channels than the Free Satellite TV channels.
Free Satellite TV is about paying a monthly service and the bonuses that come with a basic monthly package. Free Satellite TV comes with free installation, free equipment, free channels that include radio, public and educational programs from all over the world. So how free is Free Satellite TV?
“Unless you want more than a basic package, it will cost a monthly signature to your local Dish Network for a minimum of one year to get Free Satellite TV.”
About the Author: Gary Davis is owner of http://www.dtv-satellite.com an authorized DIRECTV retailer, has over five years experience in the Satellite TV business and has written numerous articles on the subject.
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Satellite TV Dish Installation - Get the Best Performance from Dish Network and DirecTV
By admin | July 12, 2008
Once you have decided to get a Dish Network or DirecTV satellite system for your home, the next step is to have the system installed. Almost all Satellite TV Dish installations these days are done by well-trained professionals who are accustomed to considering both the technical requirements of your system, as well as your concerns about the appearance of your home. However, having someone (even a well-trained professional) approach your home with a power drill, 100 feet of coaxial cable and a staple gun, can be anxiety producing. In addition, that little satellite dish, while very cute and mostly unobtrusive, is not your average homeowner’s idea of what they want to have hanging over their front door.
Here are some things that you will want to consider and plan for before the ‘Satellite Guy or Girl’ comes knocking. If you follow these guidelines, you will avoid some of the common problems that might occur, and you will have a better overall installation of your satellite system.
1) Understand What You Are Getting. Before you even schedule an installation, you need to understand fully what is included in your system. Get answers to all your questions at the ‘Point of Sale’. How many TVs will be hooked up? Will they all be able to see different channels? Will any of the TVs have High Definition or DVR capabilities? How much will your total monthly bill be after any free programming promotions have run out? These are questions to ask the sales representative now, not your installer later.
2) Do Pre-Installation Planning. The Dish will need to have a clear view of the Southern Sky. Your installer will have appropriate dish pointing tools that will pin-point the position of the satellite, and he will advise you as to where the dish can be mounted so that it will have a clear and unobstructed view. Remember, the dish can not see through trees, your house, the neighbors garage roof, or any other solid or semi-solid objects.
3) Clear The Deck! Your satellite installer may need to access your attic and basement and possibly even closets to run the cables. Make sure that his/her path is clear. Don’t ask the installer to move the wood in the basement or clean out the back of a cluttered closet to be able to run the wires. That is not part of a ‘Basic Installation’. Once you have an understanding of where the wires will have to be run, get ahead of your installer and clear the way if necessary.
4) Ask Questions. Any professional satellite dish installer who is worthy of the title will not mind you looking on and asking as many questions as you want about the install. Keep in mind that he is trying to work efficiently, but part of his job is to inform you about what he is doing and why. He may even ask if you want to help, depending on the type of installation.
Lastly, before he packs up and leaves, the installer will show you how to operate your system. But don’t expect that you will remember everything he tells you at this point. So make sure that you have the users manual, the toll free help number for your service provider, and (most importantly) the number of the help and information channel on your Dish Network or DirecTV system. These channels repeat every hour all the information that you will need to use and enjoy your new satellite system.
Chuck DeVries is the owner of SkyBlue Home Systems in Hanover, New Hampshire. He has been selling, installing and writing about Satellite TV and related subjects for over 12 years. You can find more of his thoughts and musings on the Sat Biz at http://www.KissMyDish.com.
This article may be reused in whole or in part, provided the author’s name and all links are preserved. Copyright, KissMyDish 2006
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Satellite TV Provider Comparison - DISH Network and DIRECTV
By admin | July 4, 2008
There are two satellite TV providers that offer satellite TV service in the U.S. — DISH Network and DIRECTV.
DISH Network was launched by EchoStar Communications in 1996. It currently has 12 million subscribers, and is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all cable and satellite TV providers by J.D. Power and Associates.
DIRECTV was the first DBS (direct broadcast satellite) TV provider. Launched in 1994 by General Motors, it currently has 14.5 million subscribers, and is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.
Satellite TV Provider Comparison
Here’s a feature-to-feature comparison of the two satellite TV providers:
Programming
DISH Network offers 256 channels of all-digital programming including movie channels, pay-per-view programs, and sports packages. They have the biggest variety of movies and shows, and offer 50 Sirius music channels.
DIRECTV offers 225 channels of all-digital programming including movie channels, pay-per-view, and sports packages. They have the most sports packages, and offer 31 music channels.
International Channels
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.
DIRECTV offers Chinese, Filipino, Italian, South Asian, Spanish, Vietnamese program channels.
Pay-Per-View Movies and Special Events
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV pay-per-view movies are $3.99 each. Special event programming prices vary according to the event.
Pricing
DISH Network program packages start at $31.99 for 60 program channels including HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax, and go up to $86.99 for 230 channels, including 50 Sirius radio channels.
DIRECTV program packages start at $39.99 a month for 135 program channels including 31 music channels, plus HBO, Showtime, and Starz, and go up to $93.99 for 185 channels.
Note: For ordering information and current special offers on program packages, click on the links below.
Activation Fee
DISH Network’s $49.99 activation fee is refunded with first bill, so it ends up being free.
DIRECTV’s $50.00 fee is refunded with first bill, so it too is free.
Satellite TV System
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a free satellite TV dish and 4 free receivers with universal remotes when you subscribe to their service. Installation is free.
HD (high definition) Receivers
DISH Network offers free HD receivers when you order their service.
DIRECTV HD receivers are $199 each.
DVR (digital video recording) receivers
DISH Network will give you two free DVR receivers. Video-on-Demand service (the equivalent of TiVo), is free when you order their America’s Everything Pak programming, or $4.98 a month with their other programming packages.
DIRECTV DVR receivers are free (after a $99 rebate) when you order their service. TiVo service is free when you order their Total Choice Premier package, or $4.99 a month with their other program packages.
Warranty
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV offer a one-year warranty on their satellite TV systems.
Installation Times
Installation times for both DISH Network and DIRECTV is usually one to five days from the time an order is placed.
Customer Service
DISH Network and DIRECTV have 24-hour, 7-days-a-week online and toll-free customer service.
Bonus Gifts
Both satellite TV providers offer special programming offers and free gifts to encourage you to purchase their service. For current offerings click on the links below.
Click on the following links for more information on free satellite TV systems and service, plus the latest special offers and free bonuses from DISH Network satellite TV and DIRECTV satellite TV.
About The Author
Brian Stevens is a professional freelance writer and webmaster who has written extensively on satellite TV provider comparisons.
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