DirectTV
DirecTV has almost 14 million subscribers (12 million in U.S. and 1.5 million in Latin countries). DirectTV has 25 satellites, covering 97% of the world.
DirecTV offers two main dish designs for their satellite TV service. The first one is the 18" round dish design. The 18” round dish design is the most popular DirecTV dish. The second dish design offered by DirecTV is the oval dish also known as LNB (low noise blockdown) dish. The oval dish can receive signal from more than one satellite at the same time.
Companies like Sony, Phillips, and RCA produce DirecTV compatible dishes.
DirecTV offers a high definition package that feature Discovery, ESPN, HDNet, and HDNetMovies. Be aware that receiving high definition satellite signals requires an HD-compatible dish and receiver, which are offered by DirecTV at additional cost. DirecTV offers satellite Internet through its partner DirecWAY.