How to watch (real-time) satellite TV channels without Cable?

Question

I know this might not make sense, but I want to find out how to watch (real-time) satellite TV without the cable. I don't think there is an online service that does allow you to watch (live) satellite TV on your computer. I've found a website selling antennas that you can plug into your computer to watch TV, but when I checked the website later, they weren't selling anymore because of it abiding the law (or something) from what I read. I know there are services like Netflix and Hulu plus but they only host the episodes for people to watch and not the channels that provide the TV shows. I know what I'm looking for isn't anywhere and that I might be thinking way ahead of times, but I'm sure there might be something similar to what I'm asking for.

Answer 1

Before there was cable or satellite there was Over The Air (OTA) broadcast television. You simply put up an antenna, have your TV scan for channels and enjoy the major networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.



Go to www.antennaweb.org and it will show you where the TV towers are around your home and what channels you can get with an indoor vs outdoor antenna.



If you want to do this with a PC instead of a HDTV - you must purchase a TV Tuner card, install it and run the setup software.



BROADCAST vs CABLE



There is only enough frequency in any town for a few dozen channels. So they created "CABLE" channels and now dedicated channels of shows (ESPN, CNN, Discovery, FX, TCM, etc) can be sent to peoples homes. But these "Cable" channels are never broadcast. You must have a Cable or Satellite service to see these.



Satellite box's are 'smart' these days. The signals are encrypted, the encryption changes every few days and only box's tied to active accounts get the updated decoding keys.



Nothing you can buy will let you get these signals for free.



CONCLUSION:



OTH broadcast channels are free with an antenna. Everything else requires a cable or sat subscription + gear.

Answer 2

OK. There is Performance Starter, through Comcast, which will give you 6 MB of upload. Hook up to a Roku or some other box. Subscribe to Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon and other channels that you want. Now, some channels, with Roku, are free, but if you want N, HP or A, you have to pay for those services. All in all, $49.95 for Starter Performance, $7.99 for Netflix, $9.95 for Hulu Plus and whatever Amazon charges will save you money and give you a lot to watch. I agree with what everyone else says, the only way to have free TV is to get an antenna and check what channels you can get in your area. There are youtube videos to show you how to hook up your TV so you can switch back and forth from Roku to free TV. You will have lots of choices and never have to pay a rental fee for your box. Best to you.

Answer 3

While it's true that some t.v. programs are better at portraying and informing than catalogs, literature in themselves are a getaway. I would have a e book over t professionally.v.

Answer 4

Tv set ruins your brain and enables you to bad in institution hmmm and reading is interesting and enables you to smarter

Answer 5

Ik it sounds fun, but trust me any good channels require cable and a registration. And they have special hacker protectors on their sats. sorry mate