Satellite TV FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions - continued

Q: Can I watch two different programs on more than one TV in my house?

A: You need separate satellite receivers as part of a dual-LNB Satellite System to accomplish this. The dual-LNB Satellite System (sometimes called a "deluxe system" or a "multi-room system") allows you to use additional receivers so the members of your household can watch different channels or pay per view programs in different rooms at the same time.

Q: What is the DirecTV Multi Satellite System?

A: The DirecTV Multi-Satellite System allows you to receive signals from 3 different DirecTV satellites simultaneously. It features the new Triple LNB (low noise block) satellite dish antenna. This 18"x20" oval dish gives you multi-room receiving capability all of DirecTV's programming and services including local channel, Interactive, HDTV, foreign programming and Ultimate TV. Separate specific receiver equipment is required for HDTV and Ultimate TV broadcasts.

Q: What is DirecTV Ultimate TV?

A: It's the first and only direct broadcast satellite (DBS) television platform that integrates all these features in one receiver: DirecTV programming, digital video recording, live TV controls and interactive television, including Internet access from your TV.

Q: What is a Dish 500 Satellite TV system?

A: It's Dish Network's counterpart to the DirecTV Multi Satellite system. The Dish 500 antenna is an 18" x 20" dual LNB oval satellite dish that gives Dish Network subscribers multi-room receiving capability of up to 500 channel broadcasts (currently 256 channels are available). Current broadcasting includes international, local, Interactive, high definition and Internet access. Separate specific receiver equipment is required for HDTV, Interactive and Internet access.

Q: Are DirecTV and Dish Network Satellite TV dish systems compatible?

A: DirecTV equipment cannot be used to receive Dish Network programming and vice versa. Each system is designed to operate exclusively with proprietary satellites hovering above the Earth in geo-stationary orbit. The satellites for these systems are in completely different locations, and their signals can not be decoded by competitor receiver units.

Q: Where can I learn more about offers for Satellite TV service?

A: There currently are some excellent offers available for Satellite TV systems from select dealers. See the ads on this site for more detailed information.

Q: Can I get High Speed Satellite Internet Access?

A: High speed satellite internet, also known as satellite DSL, is available in most areas of the continental US and Hawaii. DSL internet service is also available from America's leading DSL providers subject to availability. You can get high speed satellite internet by clicking here.

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