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Free Satellite TV

You hear the phrase "free satellite TV" alot lately. Some people think it meansstealing satellite signals from one of the satellite providers. Others think it mustmean that the programming offered is free. While still others just aren't sure atall what "free satellite TV" means. This article will explain exactly what bothDISH Network and DIRECTV mean when they refer to their free satellite TV offers.

Free Satellite Equipment

Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have promotions that offer free satellite TV equipmentto first time DIRECTV or DISH subscribers. This means that you get freeuse of the equipment so long as you remain either a DIRECTV or DISH Network customerin good standing. Both satellite giants make this offer for up to 4 TV's. So thesatellite dish, satellite receivers (black boxes) and TV remotes are free. Youdon't have to go out and purchase. Now both companies have been offering freesatellite equipment for so long now that especially younger generation Americansmay well take this offer for granted. But if the younger folks were to ask theirparents about the early days of commercial satellite back in the early 1990's;they would find out that you had to actually buy this huge satellite dish that wouldsit in your back yard. You had to buy the receiver also. Early satellite dishes werehuge affairs and they cost several thousands of dollars. So most people couldn't affordto purchase them. So they went without satellite TV and it's crystal clear picture.Today the cost of the dish and receivers have come way down; but you still save a fewhundred dollars by signing up with DISH Network and getting the equipment at no cost.

Free Satellite System Installation

You've taken that first step and ordered your brand new DISH Network satellite system, replete with a satellite mini dish, receiver/receivers, remotes and cables. But now what? Some independent satellite installers charge as high as $250.00 to install a dish and get your satellite TV system up and running. That's alot of money for most people. For all new Dish Network subscribers, DISH will actually install your entire satellite system for FREE! And the job will be done properly and professionally. Installation usually happens within a few days of placing your order and once the DISH installer is done, he will program your televisions, show you how to operate the system and answer any questions that you may have.

Dish Network's Standard Installation includes:

Site survey (at time of installation)Assembly of dishes and mount(s) Grounding of system components System peaking for optimum performance Installation of up to 120' RG-6 cable One wall cable penetration Testing of equipment for proper operation Orientation to DISH Network programming and equipment

Materials Provided At No Charge:

Up to 120' RG-6 cable Coaxial cable connectors Grounding equipment Weather sealant for connections and structure penetration

Also, with Dish Network, activating your new satellite service is free. Most cablecompanies charge an 'activation fee'. And with Dish Network if you want to upgradeto either a DVR or HD receiver, the upgrade is free after the rebate. Cable TVcompanies charge you extra for upgrading to either DVR or HD receivers. So whileyou will have to pay a small monthly bill for your satellite programming channels; by signingup with Dish Network, you will save hundreds of dollars and sit back and relax asa professional DISH installer does the work of installing your brand new satellitesystem for you.

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