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As promised, here are some more terms to better navigate the world of satellite and technology in general.NETWORK: Any connection of two or more computers that enables them to communicate. Networks may include transmission devices, servers, cables, routers and satellites. The phone network is the total infrastructure for transmitting phone messages.OPERATOR SERVICE PROVIDER (OSP): A common carrier that provides services from public phones, including payphones and those in hotels/motels.PRESCRIBED INTEREXCHANGE CHARGE (PICC): The charge the local exchange company assesses the long distance company when a consumer picks it as his or her long distance carrier.SATELLITE: A radio relay station that orbits the earth. A complete satellite communications system also includes earth stations that communicate with each other via the satellite. The satellite receives a signal transmitted by an Читать далее

As much as we take our television viewing for granted, there is a lot of terminology that goes hand-in-hand with it. Following are some terms to help better define a few of the nuances associated with technology in general. And “stay tuned” for a future article that looks at some more.ACCESS CHARGE: A fee charged subscribers or other telephone companies by a local exchange carrier for the use of its local exchange networks.ANALOG SIGNAL: A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of a radio transmission to convey information.BANDWIDTH: The capacity of a telecom line to carry signals. The necessary bandwidth is the amount of spectrum required to transmit the signal without distortion or loss of information. FCC rules require suppression of the signal outside the band to prevent interference.BROADBAND: A descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services.CLOSED CAPTIONING: A service for persons with hearing disabilities that translates Читать далее

If you’re into the picture quality of your viewing experience, a benefit to satellite television is that satellite networks typically broadcast at a maximum bitrate which enables them to produce true high definition television programming with the highest available resolution which means awesome picture quality to you. Companies such as DIRECTV offer the best high definition in a lot of people’s opinions because it broadcasts all Читать далее

So your satellite dish has finally cratered and you’re wondering what to do with it. Like most electronics (and even if your dish was of a smaller size where you could do this), they cannot simply be thrown away since they contain various metals and toxins that pollute landfills and groundwater. So, what do you do?First, if the dish was part of a package from a television service call them up and make arrangements Читать далее