satellite television

When television was first created, it was in black and white and nobody believed it would ever enter the home of almost every citizen in the United States. While technology developed over the next many years to add features such as color pictures, stereo sound, and remote controls, the concept of the television remained largely unchanged for many years. The VCR was one of the first revolutionary changes, and satellite television was developed as a means of offering consumers the same channels nationwide. Right from its inception, satellite TV has been a revolutionary concept, and the technology has stayed on the leading edge of television ever since.

From the days of big, UFO shaped dishes to the modern models that attach to the side of a home; satellite has changed not just with the times, but in many cases ahead of them. Satellite has offered television services in areas where no other service was available since the 1980's and continues to do so to this day. Where cable runs via a complex series of underground wires, satellite operates over the airwaves, requiring only a dish, a receiver, a television, and a clear view of the southern sky.

In addition to smaller dishes, satellite has also stayed with the times in being among the first services to offer services such as Pay per View and OnDemand, both of which are now staples for most television viewers. Satellite was one of the first services to offer Digital Video Recorder services, and continues to expand upon this technology all the time. Satellite now offers the service in HD and is the only service provider that currently allows DVR boxes to be scheduled from computers or mobile phones.

Satellite also offers service to planes, boats, and recreational vehicles, a revolutionary achievement offered by no other television provider. The most recent portable television innovation is a small screen and receiver called the Sat-Go, which is roughly the size of a laptop computer and is capable of receiving all subscribed satellite channels. The technology has received much praise and is quickly becoming a favorite among travelers, campers, and sports fans alike.

In short, satellite television is truly a revolution and has been since the beginning. The pioneer in bringing multiple channels to customers across the country, satellite has always had the most to offer. These days, satellite companies are still hard at work developing new technologies. Satellite currently offers the most exclusive and high definition programming of any television service provider as well as the world's most popular paid sports packages, such as the perennial favorite NFL Sunday Ticket. DVR and HD-DVR services couple with the clearest signal and the most interactive features to create a truly superior viewing experience while extensive Pay per View and OnDemand libraries offer more choices than the competition. It is uncertain what technologies lie ahead in the future of television, but if the past is any indicator whatsoever, there is little doubt that satellite will be the first to perfect it and bring it to the masses.

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