Hughes Electronics, a communication satellite major,
started Direct TV in 1999 which became a huge
success instantly. Direct TV Satellite System became
the first company to start DTH revolution in the
country. Two years later Dish network, another new
satellite system, started its services.
Hughes Electronics Corporation developed The
Digital Satellite System (DSS) under Direct TV,
which was established in 1990. Hughes first high
powered satellite DBS- 1 was launched in 1993 at 101
degrees. Two more have also been introduced into the
same slot and DSS now has in its folds some 200 plus
channels.
In 1991, both Direct TV and USSB decided to form
an agreement and market their combined channels
under the name of DSS, using Hughes DBS satellite
and DSS equipment. From then on Direct TV has
stopped using DSS as a trade name and has bought out
USSB. The United States Broadcasting, Inc. (USSB)
was established in 1981 as a subsidiary of Hubbard
Broadcasting, Inc., and was one of the original DBS
license in the US.
Direct TV Satellite System still heads the market
ahead of Dish Network. Direct TV operates 15
satellites which covers a number of customers.
Direct TV not only gives TV programs but also
internet and radio facilities through internet!
Direct TV today brings in scores of entertainment
not only from the local stations but as far away
from the Orient East or from the Wild West!! Though
Direct TV is credited for bringing in the DTH
revolution, it is also credited for bringing in the
future of Home Entertainment directly to our TV
screens. People now prefer this 'wonder', which
provides so much entertainment from different
countries, to the more expensive cable service. The
18 inch dish and the digital receivers are
manufactured by a number of licensed manufactures
and sold under the popular consumer names Sony,
Hughes, RCA and others.
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