International Satellite TV

Foreign satellite television gives businesses access to international breaking news
By Kristen McClung Businesses around the world rely on timely information. One of the best ways to compete in today’s global environment is to get information before anyone else, especially international business news. To get the most current information on global markets, businesses rely on international satellite television.
 

Foreign satellite TV offers businesses access to international breaking news and gives employees the opportunity to become familiar with other cultures, especially those affecting your company’s key business areas. International satellite TV also offers your employees from other countries the opportunity to experience programming in their native language.

Before choosing a foreign satellite television provider, do some research to determine the satellite TV international programming that will best meet your business needs.

1. What international satellite TV networks are needed?
2. How many employees will need access to international satellite television?
3. Which international satellite TV providers offer the best value?

Determine what satellite TV international channels would benefit your business

If your company does business in China, it makes sense that you should subscribe to Chinese satellite TV international programming. But also consider a broader scope. Would your business be better served by subscribing to international satellite TV networks for both Chinese and South Asian channels?
Try: Most international satellite TV providers offer “packages” of similar international language broadcast channels for one inclusive price, which is a cheaper way to get a variety of international programming. If your business is primarily focused on one foreign market, then choose “a la carte,” which is only one specific channel. Browse the DISH Network’s international satellite television packages or more than 60 a la carte offerings. DIRECTV also offers many satellite TV international packages.

Assess the number of employees who would benefit from access to foreign satellite TV

How many people need to have instant access to satellite TV international stations? Should one centrally located television broadcast international satellite TV, or should several televisions, including those in key employees' individual offices, have access to satellite TV international programming?
Try: International satellite TV providers can meet the specific needs of your business. If individual employees would benefit from international satellite TV channels, install separate satellite receivers, but at a cost usually determined per receiver. DIRECTV offers a business package, which includes an option for private offices.

Research international satellite TV providers to get the best financial value for your business

Satellite television providers offer hundreds of channels with basic packages, including some international channels. If the international programming offered with basic satellite television packages meets your needs, it may not be necessary to purchase additional satellite tv international packages. Find out what specific international satellite tv networks are provided before you purchase foreign satellite television for your business.
Try: DIRECTV was ranked first in the eastern, southern and western United States by J.D. Power in 2007. To compare the DISH Network and DIRECTV international satellite tv offerings, check out 13 Donuts. But keep in mind that no matter what the rankings, you should choose an international satellite television provider that best meets the global needs of your business. DIRECTV may be ranked first, but DISH Network may offer a particular satellite tv international program that DIRECTV does not. Be sure to read the fine print: both DISH Network and DIRECTV indicate that additional equipment may be required for international satellite tv service.

• Some international satellite television providers run specials on their most popular foreign packages. Ask what promotions are available when pursuing international satellite TV.