The assortment is very diverse, and it is likely that even the most discriminating viewers can find something to their taste. With a keystroke, you can have the latest blockbuster delivered right to your TV screen. In one week, there can be from 80 to 100 different movies, from brand new thrillers to heartwarming children's movies. Not only can you get the latest movies, you can see live concerts from your favorite artists and world-class sporting events that are not carried by regular television channels. Many of the latest hits start as frequently as every half hour so that there is minimal waiting time for the start of a good movie.
Prices are competitive on both the latest hit movies and special premium events.
Alaskan residents can also enjoy DBS, albeit with a slightly larger dish. Satellites orbit the Earth 22,300 miles above the Equator and rotate at the same relative speed and direction as the Earth's surface. Therefore, the satellites appear stationary to those of us on terra firma. This particular type of satellite orbit is called geostationary or geosynchronous. There are nearly 40 satellites currently in this type of orbit over North America, and well over 100 around the globe.