Satellite TV Guide

As of now, there are two major satellite TV companies in the United States. Those two companies are DirecTV and Dish Network. There are thousands of dealers nationwide who sell their services at retail stores. There are many dealers which claim to give you the best deal. In fact most dealers do this and to be honest, this is somewhat annoying. I would rather be told the facts, good and bad, and be left to decide on my own, instead of being promised the world, wouldn’t you?

DirecTV was launched in 1994 by General Motors. It is the largest satellite provider with over 14 million customers and 15 satellites in orbit over the Earth. It is ranked second place for customer satisfaction among cable and satellite companies by J.D. Power & Associates. To start receiving DirecTV programming you are going to need a couple things. First, you will need a satellite system to capture the signal. Second, you will need a television of course. Most DirecTV dealers give you a free system when you subscribe for service.

To expand upon that, you typically receive the actual dish itself, a receiver or a digital video recorder, free installation for a few rooms in the house, and a universal remote or two. Their service includes a selection from 250 channels. It includes 100% digital picture and sound, five hundred commercial free movies, local channels and round the clock support staff to answer your questions.

DirecTV offers three programming packages; Total Choice, Total Choice Plus, and Total Choice Premier. The middle package is by far the most popular because it offers the most value for the money. In addition to these programming packages you can also subscribe to international, sports, and high definition packages.

When you decide which package you want to buy, you can safely and securely order online. There are a few reputable and established dealers online to make your purchases from. They include Rapid Satellite, Satellite Solutions, and Expert Satellite. You can phone in and order or you can use your credit card to purchase using an online form. From time to time a certain dealer may come and go, but for the most part, the dealers stay put.

Expert Satellite has been in business since 1998. They have signed up many thousands of people for the DirecTV service. They also guarantee satisfaction and were ranked in the top dealers from 2003 until 2005. If you choose to go through them they offer things such as the free dish itself, free receivers and installation, customer service, and a free HDTV receiver. Check their site for current special promotions.

Rapid Satellite is the highest rated dealer for DirecTV. They too guarantee satisfaction and offer all of the same bells and whistles as Expert Satellite. As an added bonus they also offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Lastly we have Satellite Solutions. Satellite Solutions has also been in the top dealers for the satellite subscription service. They offer you a one year equipment warranty, free receivers, free installation, free HDTV receiver, and a free dish.