Is satellite TV service still worth it?

• <div><p>For customers looking for access to more channel variety and better DVR capability, satellite TV service is absolutely still worth it. When you consider that the cost of cable TV service averages $65 per month, the $70 per month you’d pay for satellite TV seems like an obvious choice, especially since the service is considered superior by most customers. Plus, satellite TV is available in far more areas than cable TV, so it’s not only worthwhile but sometimes the only option for customers in rural areas.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in November 2012
Hav eused Greg's business before and when it came time to install flat panel TV, I called hiom. He explained process and proicong and we set a date. His install man was propmt, couteous and professional. We had some wiring issues and he offered several solutions. Work went smoothly and quickly....
Acoustical Home Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2012
I am satisfied with them. I haven't had any problems with their services. They were timely and did a good. I liked their programing better than I had Direct TV before. I like the programing. I think their signals are better.
DISH NETWORK
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Reviewed in February 2013
Dean was very professional and easy to work with. Our house is in a location that's difficult to pull in all of the over-the-air channels available in the Denver area, but Dean was determined to get them all. He stayed over the estimated time and didn't charge extra. I would recommend to...
Dean The Dish Man-Dish Network
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Reviewed in August 2020
This guy is excellent. You should have seen the mess he inherited and had to fix. He made it look like a nice neat circuit board and everything worked. Great job!
JK Electric
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Reviewed in March 2014
We really haven't lost signal. We've got our dish in the right place, I guess. It doesn't get snowed in or frozen. We chose Dish because everybody else wants to raise the rates. They suck you in with introductory rates and then raise the rates. A competitive satellite TV network does the same...
Dish Network
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Reviewed in April 2013
Tom came out and removed an old satellite dish on our roof that was no longer in use. He was courteous and responsive over the phone and promp about scheduling an appointment. He came when he said he would be here and did the job in 20 minutes. I was very pleased and it was a good experience.
Sky Systems LLC
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Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

37 years of experience

Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018

System Communications

2041 N State Hwy 83, Unit E

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System Communications

2041 N State Hwy 83, Unit E

Customers say: True professional

36 years of experience

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System Communications is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They did an excellent job and I’m really happy."

Alexander B on June 2024

"They did an excellent job and I’m really happy."

Alexander B on June 2024

Rush Security & Alarm

3578 Hartsel Drive Unit E #609

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Rush Security & Alarm

3578 Hartsel Drive Unit E #609

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Customers say: Terrific value

15 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

Rush Security and Alarm is your Home and Building Security Professionals! Serving the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas we offer protection for your home and business. We pride ourselves with quality service. We proudly service the Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Wyoming areas.

"Working with Rush security has been highly disappointing and mediocre at best. We had multiple missed appointments with their technician until I put my foot down and said I'd cancel service if they did not show up. He started to show up after that, but just for a couple days and in my opinion still did subpar work. At first, the alarm system would not register away, only "stay". Then the doorbell camera was constantly ringing even when no one was there. The motion detector also does not work. Next, we paid $400 for equipment and a $75 monthly monitoring. I wish I would just gone with Ring because they are cheaper but I wanted to support local. When we asked to cancel we were told we'd have to pay a 1400 cancellation fee to recoup the loss of having an electrician come out and for the 'low' $75 monitoring and to buyout the contract. Initially, we were told they offered no contract service, which was the only reason we went with them. I did the math and that 1400 fee would total out to about 1.5 years of subpar service. No thanks. We took the loss but you do not have to, go with someone else or just install your own alarm"

Abby B on April 2024

"Working with Rush security has been highly disappointing and mediocre at best. We had multiple missed appointments with their technician until I put my foot down and said I'd cancel service if they did not show up. He started to show up after that, but just for a couple days and in my opinion still did subpar work. At first, the alarm system would not register away, only "stay". Then the doorbell camera was constantly ringing even when no one was there. The motion detector also does not work. Next, we paid $400 for equipment and a $75 monthly monitoring. I wish I would just gone with Ring because they are cheaper but I wanted to support local. When we asked to cancel we were told we'd have to pay a 1400 cancellation fee to recoup the loss of having an electrician come out and for the 'low' $75 monitoring and to buyout the contract. Initially, we were told they offered no contract service, which was the only reason we went with them. I did the math and that 1400 fee would total out to about 1.5 years of subpar service. No thanks. We took the loss but you do not have to, go with someone else or just install your own alarm"

Abby B on April 2024

Becks Communications, Inc.

Becks Communications, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

18 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Satellite TV Service questions, answered by experts

Most people install satellite dishes on the roof so its path is unobstructed by trees, branches or buildings. However, a spot on a garage, deck, patio, or on the ground that has nothing blocking the dish will also work. The dish must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions without falling over or tilting the dish out of the optimal angle offset.

Most installations take 2-4 hours, but additional time may be required to mount on high rooftops or run extensive cable lengths.

For customers looking for access to more channel variety and better DVR capability, satellite TV service is absolutely still worth it. When you consider that the cost of cable TV service averages $65 per month, the $70 per month you’d pay for satellite TV seems like an obvious choice, especially since the service is considered superior by most customers. Plus, satellite TV is available in far more areas than cable TV, so it’s not only worthwhile but sometimes the only option for customers in rural areas.

Yes, you will need to pay an average of around $185 to install your satellite dish and other equipment when signing up for satellite TV service. When you contact a satellite TV company in your area, the representative will discuss everything from your channel options and monthly rate to the upfront cost of the equipment. Depending on how many dishes you need, you could spend as much as $600 for the initial installation, but that’s just a one-time fee.

Installing a satellite dish can take a professional installation technician up to five hours. The technician typically surveys the property first to determine the optimal location for your dish. Then, the tech installs the dish and runs cable to allow the homeowner to easily connect TVs to the satellite signal. Installation usually does not include moving furniture or connecting TVs to the satellite cable.

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Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

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Becks Communications, Inc.

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