Can everybody get Satellite TV?

One of your first deciding factors will of course be availability of either service. If you area does not have local cable, luckily satellite is available – either DIRECTV or DISH Network. Satellite is great for availability. Many places, such as new construction or a less populated area, do not yet have cable available to them. You can install a satellite dish anywhere as long as you have a clear view of the southern sky. Availability is usually one of the major deciding factors in the debate of satellite vs. cable.Don’t worry about the weather with satellite service. Satellite providers say they lose signal less often than cable companies do.Mount the actual dish somewhere outside. It’s not necessary to mount the dish on the roof (though you may choose to do so); you can install it anywhere it has an unobstructed view of the direction of the orbiting satellite. We suggest installing it on the ground. One tip we’ll mention is to place the dish in an inconspicuous place, because if it’s stolen, well… how should we put it…TV go bye-bye. Another good idea is to try to position the dish so that it has some sort of a covering (but not so much that it obstructs the signal). The reason for this is that heavy rain and winds may scramble the reception. Don’t worry too much, every little drizzle won’t break your streak of consecutive hours remaining motionless, but it’s something to consider.