Why am I writing this? I heard that if I got Internet TV (Windows PCTV) I could stop paying $71 per month for my cable TV bill (free TV), plus I heard I could get 3,500 channels through Internet TV (from the U.S. and 98 other countries), and watch TV on my laptop wherever I have an Internet connection… without having to install a TV tuner card into my computer.  I chose SatelliteDirect’s software program (works on Mac or PC computers) because it has a 100% money back guarantee.  I wanted to find a review of the television download first before buying it but I couldn’t find an honest review.  So I bought the software since if it didn’t work I could return it for my money back and decided to write this review to help any of you who are in the same position I was, wondering if their Windows PCTV television download software really works.  So here is my review… but be warned,  I’ll be going into both the good and the bad points.

So I went to SatelliteDirect.com and downloaded their software, knowing that they offered a 100% money back guarantee.  It took a few minutes to buy and download the software.  Once installed, I had to register the software and let it download the TV channels into the software program.  After coming back from my short meal break, I checked out all of the channels.  It had taken about 10 minutes for the program to load the channels.  Fortunately, after the initial installation, I never had to wait that long again.  The software program does update the TV channels regularly but after the initial installation, the updates only take a minute or two.

Could I get the major U.S. TV networks?  That was my first question.  That part was easy – all of the major networks were easily available and from many major cities.  So I bookmarked them using SatelliteDirect’s “Favorites” button.  CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, TNT, AMC, etc. – all bookmarked.  Then I tried viewing news.  I could watch local news from 20+ cities and nationwide news as well.  So that too was easy.  So far so good, although some of the TV channels said they were “off-air.”  It was midnight, so I just moved onto the next TV channels, bookmarking those that I liked and could get.  Click here for a list of channels.

What about sports?  First I clicked on the “Switch TV” toolbar button and, using the “Search” toolbar button (see screenshot below), I then searched for “sports.”  If you love sports then the results will make you drool.  All major sports (football, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, etc.) and sports channels (ESPN for example) appear in the list, including sports channels from countries abroad like Brazil, U.K., Canada, Australia, China, Italy, India and the list goes on (click here for complete list of countries).  Then I noticed, in addition to those TV channels appearing under the “TV” section there was an additional section titled “Live Sports.”  Even more sports?!  Depending upon the time of day and what part of the globe you are on, the list of live sports changes.  That day it included all of the major sports plus some less popular sports such as poker, and table tennis.  Okay then, so SatelliteDirect’s television download includes a lot of sport TV channels.  Next…

Radio too.  Also on the toolbar was a radio button.  Just for fun I tested it out, knowing I would probably use iTunes radio or Pandora instead. The list was impressive, but I was more interested in TV so in search of movies I went.

Free online movies?  That’s what I really like, free online movies.  So I wanted to know if, just like with my old cable TV, I could find the same movie channels such as AMC and TNT.  Yup, they were there so I quickly bookmarked all of those channels too.  Here’s a tip – use the “SEARCH” toolbar button and type in “movie” to pull up all of the movie channels.  Over a hundred movie channels appeared in the left pane’s list.  Cool!

Okay, so to recap…

Downsides:

1) One downside is that the software takes one full minute to open, but the upside is that it is because it is updating its list of TV channels.

2) Another downside… occasionally an ad pops up before the TV channel appears so you have to click on the “X” in the top right corner of the ad to close it.  At first (initially) this is bothersome but once you realize the ad can be immediately closed by clicking on the “X” then you forget about it.

3) A third downside is that occasionally, especially at night, some of the selected channels are unavailable.  But with 3,500 channels from 99 countries I guess that is to be expected.  Bookmarking your favorite channels, those that are available when you want them, solves this problem… so I discovered.

Upsides:

1) Only $49.95 one-time fee!  Need I say more, at least that’s what I thought to myself.  No more monthly fees - not having to pay monthly for television – is very liberating.

2) I could watch it full screen on my large screen TV.  I just connected my laptop via an HDMI cable to my TV and presto, full screen!

3) Great technical support.  I asked them about how to find sports channels and I actually got a reply via email the next day.

So there you have it.  That’s my review.  SatelliteDirect is a quality product with responsive technical support at an unbeatable price.  I knew I could find some of the online TV channels on various websites but what a hassle that would be bookmarking all of those websites.  I started to do that and they were full of ads, had poor sound and video quality so I quickly searched for a better solution.  That’s what led me to SatelliteDirect… they compile all of the Internet TV stations from the U.S. and 98 other countries in an easy-to-use software program that works on Mac or PC computers.  If you have any questions let me know.  As I get questions, I post the answers on my FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page here.

Click here to watch a video about Satellite Direct Internet TV and to learn more about how their Internet TV software works.

Thank you for visiting my website.  Happy viewing!

It comes with a 100% 60 day money-back guarantee and excellent technical support.  What do I enjoy the most? I especially enjoy being able to watch free movies online (over 75 movie channels), having access to over 45 ESPN channels, and being able to watch news from other countries such as the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

So if you want…
– to stop paying monthly for TV, movies, news, or sports television…
– to watch TV from any computer including your laptop while traveling…
– over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and 99 other countries from around the world, including all of the major broadcast channels
– over 45 ESPN channels
… then you will enjoy SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.  
Click here to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.

Using Windows PCTV by switching to Satellite Direct is simple and straightforward: After your one time payment, you can download their easy-to-use software directly onto your PC or laptop. No hardware to install. Simply:
1. Register – Answer a few simple questions, and our easy registration system will process your ONE TIME payment. That’s right, no monthly bills – ever.
2. Download – Follow the easy, on screen instructions to download our software. No hardware to install, no equipment to buy.
3. Watch and Enjoy – Sit back and enjoy thousands of television channels, from soaps and sports to movies and dramas, any time, day or night.

Then sit back and enjoy thousands of premium channels, any time you want. That’s it!

With crystal clear picture and sound quality, world-class customer service and support, a lifetime of television for less than you’d pay for just one month of cable service, making the switch to Satellite Direct will be one of the best decisions you’ve made for your family in a long time.

“For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter (“Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011).  And it’s no wonder!  Why pay monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch Internet TV.

Don’t pay another cable bill while enjoying 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world.
Click here to learn more about Satellite Direct Windows PC TV and how it works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Windows PCTV include movies?
Yes, just like regular television includes movies, so does Windows PCTV.

Can I listen to radio with Satellite Direct Windows PCTV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to listen to radio.  The radio stations include U.S. stations plus radio station from around the world.

Can I watch live sports with Satellite Direct Internet TV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to watch live sports television from the U.S. and around the world.  This includes ESPN channels and sports such as soccer, Nascar auto racing, table tennis, bowling, football, horse racing, NBA, golf, sky sports, super cross, wrestling, and much more.

Is this software a scam?
I own and use this software.  I love it.  It has all of the major network channels (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX) from numerous major cities that air my favorite television shows plus movies, sports, and news.  If you are traveling with a laptop, Satellite Direct’s software is especially fun.  I also enjoy watching TV from other countries.  With 99 countries listed, there is a lot to choose from.

But can’t you get some of these channels on the Internet?
Some of the channels can be found on the Internet, but not all of them, at least not easily.  Satellite Direct puts them all into one convenient, easy to access location.  And there software program makes it easy to bookmark your favorites television and radio and sports stations.

What does the software look like?
See screenshots below.

Can I use this software and watch television with my computer and view it on my TV?
Yes, if you connect the video output of your computer to your TV.  For example, I connect my laptop to my large TV using an HDMI cable.

When I see samples of the software it shows a small screen image of the television program.  Can I make it big, full screen?
Yes.  Notice in the screen shots below there is a “Full Screen” option on the toolbar.  When you click this it fills up the entire computer monitor or television screen.

If I live in a remote area that doesn’t offer cable TV or satellite TV but has broadband Internet can I still use Satellite Direct to watch TV on my PC?
Yes because the television comes through the Internet so all you need is a high-speed (DSL or cable Internet broadband) Internet connection.

Do I really get 3,500 channels?
I haven’t counted them but it is a lot of channels.  A lot!  Just the number of U.S.A. television channels is huge.  Admittedly some are off-air at night and some simply don’t work but most of them do work.  I recommend bookmarking the channels that you like, which puts them in your Favorites folder for easy access.

Why do you say it’s free?
Because there is no hardware to buy and install (no TV tuner cards) and because there are no monthly bills like with cable TV or satellite TV, people often call Windows PCTV “Free PCTV.”  There is the one time fee for the software, but the television does not cost.

If you want to have Internet at your TV, an inexpensive box such as Roku can connect your television to the Internet and provide you with over 400 channels of Internet TV to your television without the need for a computer. Or, if you prefer, you can connect your computer (laptop or desktop) to your TV using a video cable like an HDMI, DVI, HD15, or S-Video cable, depending upon what type of video connectors your computer and TV have. In that situation, it helps to have a software program like SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV software so that you can easily access all of the TV channels available on the Internet. SatelliteDirect offers over 3,500 channels from 98 countries.

If your preference is to watch Internet at TV without using a computer, then Roku is what you will want. Roku is the original, best-selling streaming Internet TV and movie player. Roku is easy to install and offers your favorite movies and TV shows, live sports, music, games and more—all instantly on your TV, whenever you want it. Roku offers…
- 400+ entertainment channels available, including hundreds of free movies
- Movies
- Games
- Live Sports
- Music

Roku’s list of television programming is extensive but many of the programs such as Netflix require subscriptions. Here is a list of some of their more popular TV channels:

Roku Internet TV Featured List

On the other hand, if your preference is to watch Internet TV on your computer or from your computer to your TV using a video cable, then SatelliteDirect is the ideal solution. No hardware to install. No monthly cable TV or satellite TV bills. Just a one-time fee for the software. Then you can watch over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and 98 other countries online (click here for a complete list of countries). Their channels include regular broadcast television networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, TNT, and AMC, along with cable/satellite TV channels such as over 45 ESPN channels so you can watch:
- TV Shows
- News
- Sports
- Weather
- Movies
- Local News
- Music
- Business News (stock reports – financial news)
For a more complete list of Satellite Direct’s TV channel selection click here.

SatelliteDirect comes with a 100% 60 day money-back guarantee and excellent technical support. What do I enjoy the most? I especially enjoy being able to watch free movies online (over 75 movie channels), having access to over 45 ESPN channels, and being able to watch news from other countries such as the U.K., New Zealand, and Australia.

So if you want…
- to stop paying monthly for TV, movies, news, or sports television…
- to watch TV from any computer including your laptop while traveling…
- over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world, including all of the major broadcast channels
- over 45 ESPN channels and
- over 200 movie channels then
you will enjoy SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV – click here to watch to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.

For an unbiased, honest review of Satellite Direct’s software program that enables you to watch TV by Internet, CLICK HERE.
or
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), CLICK HERE.

The internet has changed the way we work, shop, book travel, and spend our free time. Now, it is changing the way we watch TV too. Internet TV, otherwise known as TV PCTV or Windows TV, is the new revolution. Click here to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s TV PCTV.	Satellite Direct TV on PC
“For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter (“Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011). Nielsen Ratings says it is due to the younger generation using computers to watch TV and due to the older generation “cutting the cord,” meaning they are discontinuing their cable TV service. And it’s no wonder! Why pay monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch Internet TV. That’s where TV PCTV comes to the rescue.

What is Windows PCTV?
TV PCTV or Windows PCTV by SatelliteDirect is a one-time software download that lets you watch Internet TV (TV PCTV) on your computer, Mac or PC.  No monthly fees.  No tuner cards.  Just a one-time fee.  Then you can watch over 3,500 channels (click here for a list of the types of channels) from around the world including the U.S. and 99 other countries (click here for a list of countries). This includes all of your favorite television shows, news, and sports, plus free movies.

Does it come with a money-back guarantee?
TV PCTV comes with a 100% 60 day money-back guarantee and excellent technical support.

What do I enjoy the most?
What do I enjoy the most? I especially enjoy being able to watch free movies online (over 75 movie channels), having access to over 45 ESPN channels, and being able to watch news from other countries such as the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

So if you want…
– to stop paying monthly for TV, movies, news, or sports television…
– to watch TV from any computer including your laptop while traveling…
– over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world, including all of the major broadcast channels
– over 45 ESPN channels and over
… then you will enjoy SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.
Click here to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s TV PCTV.

Using Windows PCTV by switching to Satellite Direct is simple and straightforward: After your one time payment, you can download their easy-to-use software directly onto your PC or laptop. No hardware to install. Simply:
1. Download- Answer a few simple questions, and our easy registration system will process your ONE TIME payment. That’s right, no monthly bills – ever. Then follow the easy, on screen instructions to download our software. No hardware to install, no equipment to buy.
2. Watch and Enjoy – Sit back and enjoy thousands of television channels, from soaps and sports to movies and dramas, any time, day or night.

“For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter (“Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011). And it’s no wonder! Why pay monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch Internet TV.

Don’t pay another cable bill while enjoying 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world.
Click here to learn more about Satellite Direct Windows PC TV and how it works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Windows PCTV include movies?
Yes, just like regular television includes movies, so does Windows PCTV.

Can I listen to radio with Satellite Direct Windows PCTV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to listen to radio. The radio stations include U.S. stations plus radio station from around the world.

Can I watch live sports with Satellite Direct Internet TV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to watch live sports television from the U.S. and around the world. This includes ESPN channels and sports such as soccer, Nascar auto racing, table tennis, bowling, football, horse racing, NBA, golf, sky sports, super cross, wrestling, and much more.

Is this software a scam?
I own and use this software. I love it. It has all of the major network channels (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX) from numerous major cities that air my favorite television shows plus movies, sports, and news. If you are traveling with a laptop, Satellite Direct’s software is especially fun. I also enjoy watching TV from other countries. With 99 countries listed, there is a lot to choose from.

But can’t you get some of these channels on the Internet?
Some of the channels can be found on the Internet, but not all of them, at least not easily. Satellite Direct puts them all into one convenient, easy to access location. And there software program makes it easy to bookmark your favorites television and radio and sports stations.

What does the software look like?
See screenshots below.

Can I use this software and watch television with my computer and view it on my TV?
Yes, if you connect the video output of your computer to your TV. For example, I connect my laptop to my large TV using an HDMI cable.

When I see samples of the software it shows a small screen image of the television program. Can I make it big, full screen?
Yes. Notice in the screen shots below there is a “Full Screen” option on the toolbar. When you click this it fills up the entire computer monitor or television screen.

If I live in a remote area that doesn’t offer cable TV or satellite TV but has broadband Internet can I still use Satellite Direct to watch TV on my PC?
Yes because the television comes through the Internet so all you need is a high-speed (DSL or cable Internet broadband) Internet connection.

Do I really get 3,500 channels?
I haven’t counted them but it is a lot of channels. A lot! Just the number of U.S.A. television channels is huge. Admittedly some are off-air at night and some simply don’t work but most of them do work. I recommend bookmarking the channels that you like, which puts them in your Favorites folder for easy access.

Why do you say it’s free?
Because there is no hardware to buy and install (no TV tuner cards) and because there are no monthly bills like with cable TV or satellite TV, people often call Windows PCTV “Free PCTV.” There is the one time fee for the software, but the television does not cost.

The internet changed the way you work, shop, book travel, and spend your free time. Now, your computer can revolutionize the way you enjoy watching television, too. Imagine: no more cable or satellite bills, no hardware to install, no worrying about bandwidth limits- just thousands of channels and crystal clear picture and sound quality.

TVonPC is Internet television on your PC or Mac computer. It works with Windows 7, Vista, Mac, and most popular operating systems. With Satellite Direct, you get unlimited 24/7 access to over 3,500 channels.  That’s thousands more than cable TV, including dozens of hard to find international channels, as well as all the best premium, movie, sports, news, and music programming. And unlike traditional satellite television, you don’t need to worry about expensive equipment or heavy satellite dishes. In fact, you don’t even have to wait for installation at all! Our easy to use software can be downloaded in about a minute… meaning you are only 60 seconds away from great television, without paying another cable bill ever again.

If you have a computer and an internet connection, you have the ability to cancel your cable company today, and begin enjoying thousands of premium channels right away.

What would you expect to pay for technology that allows you to access the best that television has to offer? Even spending several hundred dollars on a one time fee would add up to thousands of dollars in savings when compared to the thousands you will likely spend on cable subscription services over the next few years.

But for a limited time, Satellite Direct is offering their revolutionary software at the unbelievable price of only $49.95. That’s about half the average monthly cost of cable… for a lifetime of television service!

“According to research firm Park Associates, almost one-third of U.S. broadband Households use the Internet to watch video on their TV sets.  That number is growing, with 4% of U.S. households buying a video media receiver — including Apple TV and Roku – over the 2011 holiday season, showing ‘a strong consumer appetite for over-the-top video,’ said the research firm. According to Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst, for Parks Associates, buyers are not just young adopters. ‘Nearly 20% of these holiday-season buyers are over 45 years of age, so these devices have achieved relatively broad appeal among multiple consumer segments,’ he said in comments on the study.”  (Quoted from article titled “One-Third of U.S. Households Watch TV Video via Internet” written by Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News).

With so many better alternatives to regular television, cable TV, and satellite TV, it is no wonder why so many people are turning to the Internet instead, where they can watch commercial-free programming.  Also known as TV on PC or TVPC for short, just how many people are watching their favorite TV shows online?   “39% of all adult Internet users watch full-length TV shows online” as estimated by eMarketer.com.

For those Internet users wanting to watch their favorite TV shows along with news, live sports, and movies without paying monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills, many our resorting to software programs that enable them to watch streaming live TV on their computer or TV (via their Internet connection) using Satellite Direct’s TVPC.  Unlike Apple TV, which charges $2.99 per TV episode or $4.99+ per movie, Satellite Direct’s one-time software download requires no hardware installation and has no monthly bills or pay-per-episode or pay-per-view charges.

Satellite Direct’s TVPC has several additional advantages, one of which is international programming, where you can watch television from 98 other countries.  TVPC also has the second advantage of offering live sports from both the U.S. and around the world including ESPN broadcasts with such popular sports as football, soccer, tennis, golf, bowling, and much more.

Using Satellite Direct’s TVPC is easy.  Simply…
1. Register
2. Download
3. Watch and Enjoy

Click here for more information on Satellite Direct’s TVPC. Or click here to read answers to commonly asked questions regarding Satellite Direct’s TVPC, including screenshots of the software.

Times are changing.  The internet has changed the way we work, shop, book travel, and spend our free time and now it is changing the way we watch TV too.  Now everyone is turning to Internet TV, also known as Windows TV PCTV, to watch live TV.  According to Nielsen Ratings, 48% of U.S. consumers are now watching some video online.  And, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference Board, nearly a quarter of households in the U.S. now view television programs online.

Why is everyone switching to online TV?  Is it to cut costs, avoiding monthly cable TV bills or monthly satellite TV bills?  Or is it for the convenience of watching TV on the go with a computer or mobile device?

According to Satellite Direct, people are downloading their software to watch live TV for those reasons and more.  They say “Why pay monthly cable TV bills or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch live TV using our software?  No monthly bills.  No hardware to install.  And we offer over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and 98 other countries (click here for a complete list of countries).  This includes all of your favorite television shows, news, and sports, plus free movies.”

They say their software program is quick to download and easy to install.  It works on both Mac and PC computers.  And also included at no additional charge are free online movies, live sports including ESPN, news broadcasts from the major U.S. networks and from around the world.

Is Windows TV PCTV as good as they say? For answers to these and other frequently asked questions read my FAQ here.
OR click here to read my review of SatelliteDirect’s Windows TV software program.

“Nielsen data shows that consumers’ time with TV, Internet and Mobilevideo continues to increase across the board. Online video grew 13% in Q1 2009, driven by both strong brand marketing and large media events including the Presidential inauguration, the Super Bowl and March Madness. With broadband levels increasing in the U.S., online video audiences will continue to grow as consumers begin to upgrade their PCs to support increased video consumption. Mobile video viewing has grown a significant 52% from the previous year, up to 13.4 million Americans. Much of this growth continues to come from increased mobile content and the rise of the mobile web as a viewing option.” (As sited on Wikipedia.org who references “Briefing: Nielsen to Purchase All NetRatings Shares (International Herald Tribune. 2007-02-05).”.

“For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter in a NYTimes article titled “Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011). He continues “The Nielsen Company, which takes TV set ownership into account when it produces ratings, will tell television networks and advertisers on Tuesday that 96.7 percent of American households now own sets, down from 98.9 percent previously.”

“There are two reasons for the decline, according to Nielsen. One is poverty: some low-income households no longer own TV sets, most likely because they cannot afford new digital sets and antennas. The other is technological wizardry: young people who have grown up with laptops in their hands instead of remote controls are opting not to buy TV sets when they graduate from college or enter the work force, at least not at first. Instead, they are subsisting on a diet of television shows and movies from the Internet.”

“ ‘One thing we are seeing in the Nielsen sample are fewer people owning TVs,’ Ms. McDonough (of Nielsen) said.”

“Then there are the tech-savvy Americans who once lived in a household with a television, but no longer do. These are either cord-cutters — a term that refers to people who stop paying for cable television — or people who never signed on for cable. Ms. McDonough suggested that these were younger Americans who were moving into new residences and deciding not to buy a TV for themselves, especially if they ‘don’t have the financial means to get one immediately.’ “

“Sensitive to its clients’ concerns, Nielsen explains the trend this way in the report: ‘While Nielsen data demonstrates that consumers are viewing more video content across all platforms — rather than replacing one medium with another — a small subset of younger, urban consumers seem to be going without paid TV subscriptions for the time being. The long-term effects of this are still unclear, as it is undetermined if this is also an economic issue that will see these individuals entering the TV marketplace once they have the means, or the beginning of a larger shift to online viewing.’ “

Click here to see an example of online Internet TV.

Companies such as SatelliteDirect.com are now advertising to the world that “over 3,500 television channels” can be viewed in the comfort of their home for a “one-time setup fee” without any installation hassles. And the list goes on: sports, news, television shows, movies, music, along with business, entertainment, and local news… all for a one-time fee. “No monthly fees,” they advertise.  “… and no hardware to install.”

Click here to discover how you can watch over 3,500 TV channels with SatelliteDirect.com’s software program.

And “Satisfaction Guaranteed!” So now people everywhere, whether in remote locations without cable TV or in cities with cable TV, are making the switch from both cable TV and satellite TV to Internet TV, according to Nielsen and other ratings agencies. It is an Internet revolution, an Internet Television Revolution. Click here to discover more about SatelliteDirect.com Internet TV.

So, you’re fed up with paying outrageous cable bills, and are ready to make the switch to watching TV on your computer. Before you do there is something you need to know: Not all satellite services are created equal. In fact, most television for PC services are downright terrible. With poor picture quality, outdated software, lousy customer service, and limited access to the channels you really want to see, many satellite for PC providers just aren’t worth making the switch.

That’s where Satellite Direct comes in.

Named by Interactive Media Magazine as “Unequivocally the best TV to PC software on the net”, Satellite Direct is your best bet when it comes to watching television from the comfort of your home computer or laptop. Forget subscriptions or monthly fees… Satellite Direct brings you unlimited access to over 3,500 channels- including premium movie channels and all of the best sports stations. Additionally, with Satellite Direct, you also get dozens of hard to find international channels. And you never have to worry about bandwidth signals or poor picture or sound quality. It’s like having the best of cable or satellite television- without ever having to pay the outrageous monthly bills again!

In fact, a lifetime of Satellite Direct costs about half of what you would pay for just one month of comparable service from your current cable or satellite provider. Why pay over $100 a month for cable? For a one time price of just $49.95, you can have 24/7 access to thousands of channels- with no hidden fees, ever.

Ordering is safe and secure, and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. You have nothing to lose- except your monthly cable bill.

Windows PCTV

What is Windows PCTV? It is often used to refer to the use of your MacIntosh or Windows PC as a TV. For example, SatelliteDirect.com , advertises the use of your computer along with their software (a one-time purchase, no monthly fees) to get “over 3,500 channels” including sports, movies, news, TV shows, and more from the U.S. and 98 other countries.

They advertise having the same or better video and audio quality without any hardware installation such as tuner cards, satellite dishes, or cable modems, and no monthly fees as both cable and satellite TV require. And with more channels, “over 3,500 channels.” So, as a result, they say Windows PCTV is better than cable or satellite TV; the online satellite internet pc tv turns your Windows PC into a TV. No other hardware or tv tuner required. Works with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Mac.

Click here to discover more about SatelliteDirect.com Windows PCTV. They also have this video…

In today’s rocky economic climate, most households are cutting back wherever they can. And with cable and satellite television costing anywhere from $65- $150 a month (more if you count premium movie channels), many people are making their television sets the first part of their homes to get the axe. But what if there was a way to enjoy thousands of television channels, including hard to find international shows and sports programming, and never pay another monthly cable bill again? Welcome to Satellite Direct- the future of television.

“Unequivocally the best TV to PC software on the net!”
With no subscription services or monthly bills, no hardware to install, and 24/7 unlimited access, is it any wonder that Internet Media Magazine hailed Satellite Direct as “unequivocally the best TV to PC software on the net”?  Don’t be fooled by other so called “Great Deals” on satellite television service for your PC that give you only limited access to channels, or have dozens of hidden fees that end up costing you more than your current cable service.

Click here to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV. 

Installing Satellite Direct is easy!
For less than the price of one month’s subscription cable or satellite service, you can enjoy a lifetime of television- over 3,500 channels!- from the convenience of your computer or TV (with computer video output to TV). And forget the hassles of waiting for installation, or hours on hold with the cable company.

1. Download – Answer a few simple questions, and our easy registration system will process your ONE TIME payment. That’s right, no monthly bills – ever. Then follow the easy, on screen instructions to download our software. No hardware to install, no equipment to buy.
2. Watch and Enjoy – Sit back and enjoy thousands of television channels, from soaps and sports to movies and dramas, any time, day or night.

With crystal clear picture and sound quality, world-class customer service and support, a lifetime of television for less than you’d pay for just one month of cable service, making the switch to Satellite Direct will be one of the best decisions you’ve made for your family in a long time.

Explaining why there is a decline in the number of homes with television sets, McDonough of Nielsen Ratings says “Then there are the tech-savvy Americans who once lived in a household with a television, but no longer do. These are either cord-cutters — a term that refers to people who stop paying for cable television — or people who never signed on for cable. (Quoted from NYTimes author Brian Stelter (“Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011)”  And it’s no wonder!  Why pay monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch Internet TV.

Don’t pay another cable bill while enjoying 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world.
Click here to learn more about Satellite Direct Windows PC TV and how it works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Windows PCTV include movies?
Yes, just like regular television includes movies, so does Windows PCTV.

Can I listen to radio with Satellite Direct Windows PCTV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to listen to radio. The radio stations include U.S. stations plus radio station from around the world.

Can I watch live sports with Satellite Direct Internet TV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to watch live sports television from the U.S. and around the world. This includes ESPN channels and sports such as soccer, Nascar auto racing, table tennis, bowling, football, horse racing, NBA, golf, sky sports, super cross, wrestling, and much more.

Is this software a scam?
I own and use this software. I love it. It has all of the major network channels (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX) from numerous major cities that air my favorite television shows plus movies, sports, and news. If you are traveling with a laptop, Satellite Direct’s software is especially fun. I also enjoy watching TV from other countries. With 99 countries listed, there is a lot to choose from.

But can’t you get some of these channels on the Internet?
Some of the channels can be found on the Internet, but not all of them, at least not easily. Satellite Direct puts them all into one convenient, easy to access location. And there software program makes it easy to bookmark your favorites television and radio and sports stations.

What does the software look like?
See screenshots below.

Can I use this software and watch television with my computer and view it on my TV?
Yes, if you connect the video output of your computer to your TV. For example, I connect my laptop to my large TV using an HDMI cable.

When I see samples of the software it shows a small screen image of the television program. Can I make it big, full screen?
Yes. Notice in the screen shots below there is a “Full Screen” option on the toolbar. When you click this it fills up the entire computer monitor or television screen.

If I live in a remote area that doesn’t offer cable TV or satellite TV but has broadband Internet can I still use Satellite Direct to watch TV on my PC?
Yes because the television comes through the Internet so all you need is a high-speed (DSL or cable Internet broadband) Internet connection.

Do I really get 3,500 channels?
I haven’t counted them but it is a lot of channels. A lot! Just the number of U.S.A. television channels is huge. Admittedly some are off-air at night and some simply don’t work but most of them do work. I recommend bookmarking the channels that you like, which puts them in your Favorites folder for easy access.

Why do you say it’s free?
Because there is no hardware to buy and install (no TV tuner cards) and because there are no monthly bills like with cable TV or satellite TV, people often call Windows PCTV “Free PCTV.” There is the one time fee for the software, but the television does not cost.

Windows TV – A New Revolution

The internet has changed the way we work, shop, book travel, and spend our free time. Now, it is changing the way we watch TV too. Internet TV, otherwise known as Windows TV, is the new revolution. Did you know…

• “30% of homes have Internet connected TV,” reports Leichtman Research Group, Inc. as stated by technology author Christopher Rick on reelseo.com.
• “For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter in a NYTimes article titled “Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011).
• “One of the reasons for the decline,” according to Nielsen Ratings as quoted by Stelter, “is technological wizardry: young people, who have grown up with laptops in their hands instead of remote controls, are opting not to buy TV sets when they graduate from college or enter the work force…. instead, they are subsisting on a diet of television shows and movies from the Internet.”
• “Then there are the tech-savvy Americans who once lived in a household with a television, but no longer do. These are either cord-cutters — a term that refers to people who stop paying for cable television — or people who never signed on for cable,” says McDonough of Nielsen.

What is Windows TV? How does it work?
Windows TV is where you watch TV with PC or Mac computer – you can watch all of your favorite shows, along with news, live sports, free online movies, and even dozens of music stations… all for a one-time fee. No monthly cable bills. No monthly satellite TV bills. No hardware to install. And yes, it’s 100% legal! Satellite Direct has a video that you can watch that explains more about their product (click here for video) and detailed information about how the program works (click here for explanation of how it works).

Windows TV’s Internet television, also known as Windows TV, works with Windows 7, Vista, Mac, and most popular operating systems. You get unlimited 24/7 access to over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and 98 other countries (click here for a list of the types of channels). That’s thousands more than cable TV, including dozens of hard to find international channels, as well as all the best premium, movie, sports, news, and music programming. And unlike traditional satellite or cable television, there is no hardware to install. In fact, you don’t even have to wait for installation at all!

Does SatelliteDirect Windows TV come with a guarantee?
Yes, it comes with a 100% 60 day money-back guarantee and excellent technical support.

Can I watch free movies online for free with Windows TV?
I love movies but I would prefer not paying $4 to $6 per movie. So, after researching the many alternatives, I found this great way to watch free movie online legally without paying per video or paying monthly. So yes, Windows TV Internet TV includes free movies online so you can watch online movies without paying per movie.

How do I get started?
Windows TV by SatelliteDirect is a one-time software download that lets you watch Internet TV on your computer, Mac or PC. No monthly fees. No tuner cards. Just a one-time fee. Then you can watch over 3,500 channels from around the world including the U.S. and 99 other countries (click here for a list of countries). This includes all of your favorite television shows, news, and sports, plus free movies.

Using Windows TV by switching to Satellite Direct is simple and straightforward. Simply:
1. Register – Answer a few simple questions, and our easy registration system will process your ONE TIME payment. That’s right, no monthly bills – ever.
2. Download – Follow the easy, on-screen instructions to download our software. No hardware to install, no equipment to buy.
3. Watch and Enjoy – Sit back and enjoy thousands of television channels, from soaps and sports to movies and dramas, any time, day or night.

Then sit back and enjoy:
- not having to pay monthly for TV, movies, news, or sports television,
- watching TV from any computer including your laptop while traveling,
- over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world, including all of the major broadcast channels, and
- over 45 ESPN channels.

With crystal clear picture and sound quality, world-class customer service and support, a lifetime of television for less than you’d pay for just one month of cable service, making the switch to Satellite Direct will be one of the best decisions you’ve made for your family in a long time.

Don’t pay another cable bill. Click here for more information on Satellite Direct (Windows TV).

Does it work? Read my review here.

Do you have more questions? Read my FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) here. You will find answers to your questions along with screenshots of the software.

They add, “You don’t need a satellite dish, cable box, or receiver to watch television with Satellite Direct. In fact, all you need to run our state of the art software is your home computer or laptop. Then you can enjoy unlimited 24/7 access to thousands of television channels, right from your PC, with no hardware to install. Our easy, one time software download will take less than a minute.”

Click here to visit SatelliteDirect.com .

“Making the switch is as easy as 1, 2, 3,” they say. “Register, download, and enjoy.” So it is no wonder why people are switching to online satellite TV. Then they take it to the next level by offering a guarantee: “Satellite Direct is so sure that you will love watching television through the comfort and convenience of your PC that we are offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So why wait? Cancel your cable service today. With Satellite Direct, the future of TV is here now.”

Click here to read more about online satellite TV on their website.

Using your Mac or PC computer to watch live TV using the Internet is commonly called TV with PC.  TV with PC enables one to watch live TV on their computer, large screen TV, or even mobile device.  You can go to a wide variety of websites looking for live TV to watch but they usually are full of commercials.  Another alternative, instead of fishing around the Internet looking for websites that provide TV shows or movies online, is to use a software program that puts all of the channels into one location.  No more fishing around websites looking for your favorite TV shows, news casts, sports programs, or free online movies.

Satellite Direct is a software program that puts all of these televsion channels, over 3,500, into one easy to use program.  You can bookmark any of your favorite channels, whether normal broadcast channels such as NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, or particular news channels, or live sports networks such as ESPN.  In addition to U.S. channels, there are TV channels from 98 other countries.  My favorites are New Zealand, Australia, and the U.K.  Once in a while I check out the European channels.

Click here for a demonstation of their TV with PC software or click here for answers to commonly asked questions.