What is DSS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) ?

DSS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)
Direct Broadcast Satellite Systems allow consumers to access a wide variety of program materials that include movies, sports, music, news, information, educational, and "pay per view" programming. Available from vendors such as DirecTV and Primestar, these signals emanate from satellites in orbit above the earth and are received for use in your home by small "dish" type antennas that are typically about 18" in diameter. In order to receive these signals you must lease or purchase the entire system and pay a subscription fee to be able to view these digital signals. Major benefits of DSS service include superior audio/video performance and freedom of programming choice.