How to Get Satellite TV
The Providers
Customers in the United States have three choices of satellite TV providers:
DIRECTV, Dish Network and VOOM. For detailed information on each company, please
click on one of the following links:
DIRECTV
Dish Network
VOOM
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Independent Retailers
The best deals on satellite TV and internet are available from independent retailers.
While your monthly bill will be the same regardless of where you purchase your equipment
(the providers dictate the monthly cost either way), independent retailers can offer you
a far better selection of promotions, such as free installation and equipment,
discounted HDTV dishes and receivers, and free trials of premium channel,
and credit towards your first month's bills. While DIRECTV, Dish Network, and VOOM also
offer promotions, you will find far better value from independent retailers, who buy
their equipment in bulk and pass on substantial savings to their customers. For detailed information on each company, please
click on one of the following links:
eXpert Satellite
Rapid Satellite
American Satellite
Nationwide Satellite
VMC Satellite
AllSat
Installation
Satellite TV customers can choose to have a professional technician install and configure
their dish and receiver, or elect to do it themselves. Due to the potential complexity of
mounting and aiming the dish, and configuring the receiver and TV, Satellite TV HQ strongly
recommends that you choose professional installation.
Most retailers subcontract the installation process to a technician in your
local area, who will visit your home and install and configure your equipment. Provided
you have met the requirements mentioned
in Is Your Home Compatible with Satellite TV,
installation is straightforward and will take a minimum of 1.5 hours.
When the installation technician arrives at your house, he or she will discuss where you want to
mount your satellite dish, and confirm that it is an appropriate place. After mounting and aiming
the dish, the technician will run a cable from the dish to your existing cable wire, replace your
cable box with a satellite receiver, configure the TV and receiver, and then leave you in peace to
surf hundreds of crystal clear digital channels!
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