Whether you're used to the convenience of cable TV programming, with its wide variety of channels, or you've just been watching local networks and that's it, you'll be wowed by the offerings of the Direct TV system. Satellite TV providers are able to offer a wide spectrum of channels, including ones that might be out of your current broadcasting range, a detailed and user-friendly menu that allows you to set up quick-access channel lists for every member of the family, and unprecedented picture and sound quality. The whole home entertainment world has changed, in a huge way!

So What's On?

We've all got our favorite cable channels that we couldn't do without. From arthouse movie channels to your favorite cooking networks to intensive sports channels, nobody nowadays could go back to the old days of five channels. But what's on satellite TV?

Well, in one way it's similar to cable TV, in that you purchase a program package. You start off by purchasing a base package - the simpler ones offer well over a hundred channels at a flat rate, and more deluxe base packages offer even more channels that appeal to all ages and tastes, including music channels and more. You can also opt to buy a base package that offers the local networks specific to the area in which you live - many people like this option so that they can see their local TV news.

Once you've chosen a base package, then you can add on as many premium channels as you want. In fact, with Direct TV, the more premium channels you add, the less you end up paying for each one! Direct satellite TV programming is as simple or as deluxe as you wish to make it, and no matter what, you'll still enjoy incredible resolution and audio, all at a much lower price than you've been paying for cable. When you realize that it's pretty easy to find companies who are willing to do free installation, what are you waiting for?