Satellites operate in the microwave frequency range. This allows them the bandwidths necessary to handle several television channels and thousands of voice and data transmissions simultaneously. There are two major freq bands allocated for satellite communication; C-Band and KU Band. Section 3 gives broader info about these bands. See similar questions...

Satellite TV providers offer more than 375 channels of television programming including movie channels, sports packages, pay-per-view movies and events, commercial-free music, adult programming, and international programming. For more information on what's available, click on the links below. See similar questions...

Currently, EarthLink does not offer Satellite TV service with EarthLink High Speed Satellite Internet Service. See similar questions...

Yes. Both DISH Network and DIRECTV offer HD (high definition) TV. DISH Network will give you two free HDTV receivers when you order their HDTV programming. DIRECTV receivers are free after a $99 rebate. See similar questions...

Severe storms or very heavy rain to the South-to-Southwest of your location may interrupt satellite reception until the storm clears or moves. Cloudiness or average rain should not interrupt your service. See similar questions...

If the outlet was not connected to a receiver and TV when the DISH Network system was installed, it is most likely not connected to the satellite dish. The additional cable outlet may be added to the system, service call fees may apply. Contact your DISH Network satellite installer for more information. See similar questions...

Instead of listening to your local radio station in your car or at home, satellite radio provides you with live radio from all over the world. We have special satellite radios in ours cars and we can listen to radio from Australia, USA, UK and all over the world as we drive all over Thailand. I love listening to Fox News Radio as I drive all over the place and listening to all the UK & Australian sport on ABC 2 from Sydney. See similar questions...

Almost anyone can get satellite TV. You'll need a clear line-of-site (where the Star Choice dish from your house is aimed at the satellite in space). If you live in a high-rise with other buildings in your way, it's sometimes difficult to get that clear line-of-site. If you live in a condo or apartment building, you'll need to check with your own building regulations or by-laws to see if they allow satellite dishes on your balcony. See similar questions...

Why is the background music so loud in some of your programs? It's often louder than the actors speaking. See similar questions...

A satellite TV center broadcasts a TV signal to a satellite in the sky. The satellite sends the signal back to earth, where it is picked up by a satellite dish, converted to a TV picture by a receiver, and displayed on a TV screen. See similar questions...

You can get your local channels in most areas of the USA included at no charge. In the few areas where you can't get local channels you can hook up an antenna to your satellite TV receiver to get them. See similar questions...

Yes, DIRECTV offers a satellite dish for TV and the Internet through DirecWay. Click on the links below for more information. See similar questions...

Yes, you really can get a satellite TV system for free. However, you do have to pay for satellite TV programming service in order to get a free system. See similar questions...