Where does satellite TV programming come from?
The major satellite TV providers – DISH Network and DIRECTV – pay networks like ABC, CNN, and HBO for the rights to their programming. The networks send their programs to a DISH Network or DIRECTV broadcast center which in turn sends the programs up to a satellite. Where can I get satellite TV? Satellite TV is available from three satellite TV providers in the U.S. – DISH Network, DIRECTV, and Sky Angel. * DISH Network offer 350 channels of satellite TV programming and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels with prices starting a $19.99 a month. Their satellite TV system – the dish and receivers – is free when you order a program package and includes free installation plus instructions from an installer on how to operate your system. * DIRECTV offers 250 channels of satellite TV programming and 67 XM satellite radio channels with prices starting at $29.99 a month. Their satellite TV system is also free when you order one of their packages and comes with free installation and free operation
