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Monday, 10 November 2008 |
By MIKE SELVON
 These days, there are many ways to access all of the TV programming that you could ever want. Of course, there is local programming that is accessible through those old-fashioned antennas that sit on top of TVs or are attached to the roof. If you live in an area that is serviced by the cable TV companies, then that also is an option for receiving extensive programming. However, no matter where you live you can choose to get the satellite dish programming that is available.
The home dish network option has become more popular in recent years, providing a great deal of TV viewing pleasure and value from these satellite dish antenna systems. While there are several satellite TV programming providers, there are really only two big players in this industry. These two companies are DishNetwork and DirecTV and they compete heavily against each other to win over customers.
The biggest advantage enjoyed by the satellite dish customers is that they are able to get programming regardless of where they live, even rural areas. This is because a satellite dish antenna picks up |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 November 2008 )
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Saturday, 01 November 2008 |
By Laval Robillard
 Dish Network and DirecTV now provide satellite TV service to more than 28 million homes in all 50 states in the USA, and that number is growing every day, while cable TV service is declining. This is happening because Dish Network and DirecTV provide more entertainment at a lower price. Dish Network and DirecTV would seem to be providing better value.
Dish Network and DirecTV can do this because the cable companies have priced themselves right out of the market. Cable fees, which are higher than Dish Network and DirecTV to begin with, have increased by more than 40% since 1998, while satellite fees have increased by only 8%.
Depending on where you live and what cable company serves your area, you will pay about $40 per month for basic cable service (about 64 channels), plus $10 per month to get digital programming instead of analogue. You'll also pay a monthly fee for each additional "box" you need to service more than one TV in your home. And finally, there will also be an installation charge.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 01 November 2008 )
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