20 Who provides subscription programming and about how much might itcost me?
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This article is from the TeleVision Receive Only Satellite-TV FAQ, by TVRO Hobbyists drlev@hotmail.com with numerous contributions by others.
20 Who provides subscription programming and about how much might itcost me?
It must be noted that there are far fewer providers of C-Band/TVRO
subscription programming since the advent of DBS in the
mid-1990's. Currently, there are about three:
National Programming Service http://www.dsinps.com/ (800) 786-9677
Netlink-Superstar-TurnerVision http://www.superstar.com/ (800)
395-9557 Satellite Receivers, Ltd. srlpc@gbonline.com (800) 432-8876
The following are secondary programming providers who resell
programming from one of the primary programming providers; they don't
necessarily resell at the same price, so shop around for the best
price and service.
Nelson Hill Electronics http://www.xcity.com/nhe/mainframe.htm
Orbit Communications http://www.orbitcommunications.com
Programming Center (none) (800) 432-8876
Rural TV [NRTC] http://www.nrtc.org/sattv/ruraltv/
Sat2000.com http://www.sat2000.com
Subscription package pricing is generally very competitive with DBS
package pricing, and always less expensive than comparable cable TV
programming. TVRO subscription programming has the added benefits of
time-zoned feeds, the most complete premium movie channel packages, no
"filler" channels that DBS companies make you pay for that are
in-the-clear with a big dish system, and the best picture quality
available. Each of the packagers have several packages to choose from,
which means you stand an excellent chance of finding one that has
mostly only channels you watch, for less money than you'd have to pay
to get on cable or DBS. Plus, TVRO subscription packagers provide true
a-la-carte options for those who want to be really selective in paying
for subscription channels. As always, shop around for current
programming prices.
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