Once your equipment is connected and your dish aimed, simply call DirecTV (1-800-DIRECTV) or Dish Network (800-333-3474 ). After answering a few questions, they will have your programming up and running before you hang up!

Not at this time. Satellite TV service from DIRECTV and DISH Network is only available in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Click on the following link for more information on free satellite TV systems and service, or these links for ordering information, the latest offers, and free bonuses from DISH Network satellite TV or DIRECTV satellite TV. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/satellite-tv-faq-21161.

Hughes is trying to sell DIRECTV, and Dish Network (Echostar) made a buyout proposal. In late 2002, the proposed merger was rejected by the FCC and the Department of Justice as anti-competitive. At this point, that combination seems unlikely.

DIRECTV offers the Big Ten Network on their CHOICE Package, DIRECTV's most widely distributed programming package. The Network is on DIRECTV channel 220. Visit www.BigTenNetwork.com every week to see which games are on 220 and which games are on an overflow channel, or call your DIRECTV provider for more information.

DISH Network customers nationwide who subscribe to America's Top 100 and higher will find the Big Ten Network on Channel 439 through March 2008. Additionally, the satellite provider has also committed to carrying the network's overflow games so subscribers will have access to all Big Ten Network games when multiple games are being produced. Visit www.BigTenNetwork.com every week to see which games are on an overflow channel, or call DISH Network for more information.

No, you cannot use DirecTV equipment to receive Dish Network programming or vice versa. Each system is designed to operate exclusively with proprietary satellites hovering above the Earth in geo stationary orbit. The satellites for these systems are in completely different locations, and their signals can not be decoded by competitor receiver units.

If your DISH Network system was installed by Blue Sky Satellite, or one of our technicians has performed work on your system, contact Blue Sky Satellite at: 1-800-819-6520, Option '3'. If you have questions about programming changes, such as adding or removing channels, Pay-Per-View, or billing questions, please contact DISH Network directly at: 1-800-333-3474. See our FAQ or get Tech Support by clicking one of the links below or by calling us toll-free at 1-888-677-2992.

The DIRECWAY system requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV programming to the DIRECWAY dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from DIRECWAY.

Yes. The HughesNet system requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV? programming to the HughesNet dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from HughesNet.

The HughesNet System requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV programming to the HughesNet dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from HughesNet.

It's the most advanced, easy-to-use service available that can digitally record and store up to 100 hours* of television programming without videotape - even 2 shows at once. Tell it once, and it will automatically record your favorite shows every time they air on DIRECTV - even if the network lineup changes. It lets you pause up to 30 minutes, instantly replay, rewind and play back - in normal speed, slow motion or frame by frame - a live DIRECTV broadcast.

PBS currently plans to distribute Ancestors only through PBS member stations. As a consequence, the PBS national channels available through satellite and digital cable services (PBS You, PBS Kids, PBS National Feed, etc.) will not carry this series.

It is simple to convert to DIRECTV from another satellite service. Just order DIRECTV from DirectStarTV via this website, or call us at 1-866-701-7817. We'll send you new equipment and install it for you...free of charge (for up to 4 rooms).

Yes... you can. The DIRECWAY System can be configured to work with DIRECTV on one dish. You can also have them independently on 2 dishes... it's up to you.

In many cases yes. You will need a signed approval from your landlord when the DISH installer arrives.

DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar. The DIRECTV service combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in most markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No other system offers as many quality program options.