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Satellite television is delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to the two other widely available television services, conventional terrestrial television and cable television. Satellite television has recently exploded in popularity. In many areas of the United States, satellite television services supplement older terrestrial signals, providing a far wider range of channels and services. There are three primary types of satellite television usage: reception direct by the viewer, reception by local television affiliates, or reception by headends for distribution across terrestrial cable systems. Direct to the viewer reception includes direct broadcast satellite or DBS and television receive-only or TVRO, both used for homes and businesses such as hotels and hospitals.
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