Over 50 communications satellites orbit directly above the earth, which are spaced around two to three degrees apart. Since these satellites orbit the earth at exactly the same speed and direction as the earth rotates, the satellites remain fixed in one place making it easy for you to receive signals.
Each satellite can only cover approximately one-third of the earth because this is the only area visible from the satellites position. In order for certain broadband satellite TV to receive signals, spot beams from the satellite are pointed directly down at certain areas.
Huge multi-national companies, such as NewSkies, Eutelsat and Intelsat, own the satellites used for broadband satellite TVs. You can also subscribe with certain national companies and regional operators providing broadband satellite TV.
Features of a Broadband Satellite TV
Broadband satellite TV can be acquired from internet service providers that sell their services to consumers, providing them with free equipment and monthly subscriptions of pre-determined satellite capacities.
When you subscribe with a broadband satellite TV provider, they will give you a small satellite...