subject: Watching Television With Satellite Direct Services [print this page] There is a constant struggle between cable television, dish services, and phone company services. Some will tell you that cable is best. Others will swear by their dish service or service from the phone company. However, there is another option that you may wish to check into. This option is called Satellite Direct. There are advantages and disadvantages to these types of services. Here are some to consider.
Advantages
Many people find this type of service to be simple and easy. All you need is computer and a broadband Internet connection to receive it. Here are more of the benefits
1. No special equipment of hardware is needed. You will not need a dish or a receiver and there is no monthly equipment charge to be concerned with.
2. You can watch the programming on your computer or you television. With the right hookup, you can watch television in your living room.
3. Price is another consideration. There are no monthly fees for the services. You pay a one-time fee of about $50 U. S. For the service. There is also no charge for the regular updates to the software.
4. There is a large selection of channels to choose from. In the United States, there are over 700 different choices. There is also programming from all over the world.
5. The service is portable. You can take it with you on your laptop. If you have a wireless card, you can go anywhere. Even without one, many places today offer free wireless Internet. This makes the service very convenient.
6. Do you live in another country? You may not get local channels in your native language. This is where the service can be very handy.
7. College students may find the service to be of value, too. They can watch television with headphones, in the dorm, without disturbing others.
8. Access to the service is 24 hours every day. It is also seven days a week. You will not have "off the air" signals on many channels.
Disadvantages
No service is perfect. There will be downsides to every type of service. It is no different with this one.
1. You will not receive premium cable channels. This is illegal. You will receive a large selection of world-wide and local channels to view. There are all types of options.
2. There is no "free trial" offer at this time. Many people like to buy before they try. This feature may or may not be added in the future.
3. At some times, you may get reception difficulties. Of course this will depend on your connection speed. If you have very fast Internet, you may have few problems.
Summary
There are many reasons to consider Satellite Direct. You get a lot of viewing choices for a one-time fee. You can save a lot of money and watch the service almost anywhere. There is no "free trial" offer at this time. Sometimes reception problems may occur. You will not get the expensive premium cable channels.
Watching Television With Satellite Direct Services
