Cheap Satellite TV

Satellite TV used to be considered a luxury just a few years ago. Cheap satellite TV was just a fantasy. The prices of a system with a satellite TV dish and electronic boxes ranged from $2,000 to $10,000. The installation cost was another few hundreds dollars.

With so many TV satellite companies competing for getting more customers, cheap satellite TV has become a reality, and guess what, the installation is generally free.

Satellite TV Systems

Here are the things you can usually get from a satellite TV company:
l A free satellite TV dish, as well as mounting stand
l Several free receivers and universal remote controls
l Free installation in several rooms
l Free digital video recording receivers to record your favorite shows
l Optional HDTV receivers for high definition reception.
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In addition, some cheap satellite TV providers also offer a bonus gift, such as a DVD player and home theater system when you subscribe.

Cheap Satellite TV

In the United States and Canada, you usually pay from $32 a month for 60 programming channels and from $94 a month for 215 programming channels. Both DISH and DirecTV include the following features:

l Over 255 programming channels with digital picture and sound
l Digital video recording that allows you to skip commercials and record your favorite shows
l Up to 500 movies with no commercials each month
l High definition programming
l Up to 60 pay-per-view programs a day
l Local channels with digital-quality picture and sound
l Music channels with no commercials with digital sound
l Online and toll-free 24/7 customer service
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Moreover, satellite companies also often offer some introductory programming packages at lower prices for new customers.

The Bottom Line

Cheap satellite TV services are available for everyone. The question is whether you want the cheapest package or the cheapest price per channel.

In the United States, DISH Network provides the cheapest satellite TV package. Their low-end package – America's Top Sixty – includes 60 programming channels (local channels as well) and costs $31.99 a month.

On the other hand, with Total Choice programming package at $41.99 from DirecTV you get the lowest price per channel, which is $0.31 a month. This package includes 135 programming channels, as well as 31 music channels.

If television is an important form of entertainment for you and you want high-quality and a wide range of movies, sports and shows to choose from, you might consider subscribing to a satellite service. You will sure find a cheap satellite TV service that can provide you with what you want.

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