There's a group trying to establish the Free Direct Broadcast Satellite Network, which would be free of charge (with the exception of pay-per-view selections, of course) to most of those who already use FTA receivers. At this point, they've lined up content providers for about dozen and a half channels, all unique to the service; details here.
They're still negotiating for satellite space, so information about which satellite(s) Free DBS Network would use and when it will launch remain pretty sketchy. They seem to suggest that an FTA viewer will be best off using a 33-inch dish to get the service, though.
The next big question, obviously, is whether they can make an ongoing concern out of advertiser-supported satellite TV. (The founders are organizing this as a non-profit entity.) If they do, this could be the thing that pushes FTA service out of the dark shadows...
They're still negotiating for satellite space, so information about which satellite(s) Free DBS Network would use and when it will launch remain pretty sketchy. They seem to suggest that an FTA viewer will be best off using a 33-inch dish to get the service, though.
The next big question, obviously, is whether they can make an ongoing concern out of advertiser-supported satellite TV. (The founders are organizing this as a non-profit entity.) If they do, this could be the thing that pushes FTA service out of the dark shadows...
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