Lesser Known Satellite Providers

November 9th, 2010

Satellite television in the United States only continues to expand as more and more homes make the switch from cable to satellite each and every year. While DirecTV and DISH Network are by far the biggest providers in the country, there are also a number of smaller niche market offerings catering to specific audiences using satellite technology to bring relevant programming to their living room. Here’s a quick look at some of the Davids, often overshadowed by the Goliaths, providing unique satellite TV services you might be interested in.Glorystar This religious based satellite service partners with Christian broadcasters to bring over 70 TV and Radio channels into North American Homes, with additional services also expanding into parts of Central America, the Caribbean and South East Asia as well.Spiritcast Like Glorystar, Spiritcast also promotes a Christian-centric list of programming options. In addition to the United States, Spiritcast also provides service to Canada, Mexico and South America, with the objective of helping Christian broadcasters reach new audiences.SkyAngel SkyAngel takes entertainment a step beyond its Christian messaging to also include family oriented programming. With over 50 faith-based programs and 20 entertainment, news , weather, sports family and children’s channels, SkyAngel provides a more diverse listing.GlobeCast World TV With service to the United States and Europe, Globecast provides international channels from across the world. It is the only US satellite provider to carry Al Jazeera English and broadcasts several Iranian and Afghan channels in North America.Home2US Home2US caters to ethnic viewers in the United States, broadcasting notable channels from Albania, Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, Korea, Poland, Montenegro, Serbia and Ireland.Pittsburgh International Telecommunications In addition to major US Channels, PIT also broadcasts a selection of ethnic TV & radio stations from Turkey, Kurdistan, Vietnam, Iran, China, Israel, Spain, Kuwait and the UK.

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