From the "simple" beginnings of broadcasting a signal from a land-based source to a receiver (television), the possibilities of television are at hundreds of channels and different methods of distributing programs. One of the latest popular methods is satellite service, with DISH Network as one of the main actors.
According to an encyclopedia definition DISH Network "is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service that provides satelliteTelevision and audio programming to households and businesses in the United States. "(DISH stands for Digital Sky Highway). This service is provided by EchoStar Communications Corporation.
Began more than 10 years ago (1996), the network is a direct competitor to cable TV companies in the U.S. In 1987, EchoStar applied for a DBS license with the Federal Communications Commission and was given access to the geostationary orbital slot 119 ° west longitude in 1992,according to the web page of the company.
Telstar was the first satellite to send a TV signal. The transmission was sent from Europe to the satellites over North America in 1962. Satellite launched to take Canada in 1972 on TV signals. The story says that was the first commercial satellite "Early Bird" (1965). The former Soviet Union developed the first nationwide network for satellite in 1967.
Although the DISH Network satellite service is nowwas wildly successful, the project had difficulties in the beginning. Several attempts to start a satellite to EchoStar not before I was successful in orbit 1995th In the last 12 years the number of households subscribe to DISH Network has increased from about 20,000 to more than 11 million.
According to the company EchoStar Communications Corporation more than 11.3 million satellite TV customers through DISH Network ® cared for and is a leadingU.S. provider of advanced digital TV services. New figures for 2007 show that the company has more than 13 million customers. As with cable, satellite broadcast service includes options such as "normal" video / audio programs, pay-per-view, high-definition programming and more.
DISH Network in the U.S., including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. A larger antenna will receive required to obtain a good signal outside thecontinental U.S. territories outside the continental United States will usually need a bigger mirror to receive an adequate signal.
Dishwasher, depending on the size of the smallest 24-inch dish a dish as wide as 1.5 meters. Dish Network has started to provide Internet access to compete with cable companies. One of the newest services try DISH Network is a broadband satellite Internet service. The company has a contract withlocal telephone companies provide services in this area. An initial agreement with Star Band for Internet service ended in 2003.
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