international TV in the U.S,? if it wasn't for PBS, we'd be deprived. Is there some kind of international law or is it all about the cost?
2007-10-17 14:55:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Thanks guys!
2007-10-17 15:13:29 · update #1
jorgeqba - I will check into the information that you provided. Many thanks
2007-10-19 00:22:38 · update #2
I am sure cost. I researched a satellite link from our church to our missionaries in Zambia. It would be a "double bounce" and would cost about $250,000 for 15 minutes. Try the internet. At least there are newspapers, and such, and I am sure some video, such as the BBC. And the other thing is many European stations use the PAL format, where the US stations use NTSC.
But it doesn't matter over the net. I have hooked my computer into the TV and watch some programs that way.
2007-10-17 15:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by RB 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered the same thing. The only international news I can watch is the evening 30 minute broadcast from the BBC on one of the PBS channels. I do agree that it is both cost and demand. I do not have cable or satellite TV though. I don't watch much TV, but most of the programs that I do watch are usually those on the PBS channels.
2007-10-17 17:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Daisymae ..........
Yes , cost is an issue on all sides , for the consumer as much as the broadcaster , so you won't see International channels with a regular OTA antenna , and your cable TV provider usually only provides the most popular channels unless it is catering to a specific ethnic group .
We can get more.
What most people don't know or realize is that with the right equipment and a unobstructed view of the southern sky we have access to hundreds of International channels without paying a monthly fee , which means that it is absolutely free.
What channels am I talking about.
International channels broadcasting in English.
Russia Today
Press TV ( Iran)
Al Jazeera English (Iraq)
CCTV ( China )
DW ( Germany )
Channels broadcasting in Native Language
RTPI (Portugal )
Cubavision Intl.
Canal Vasco ( basque region Spain )
Hundreds more ......... just giving you examples.
So with an investment in FTA satellite equipment , starting at about $200 you can start getting ethnic and religious channels from all over the world , and if you motorize the dish you won't be limited to one satellite and can add 100 more channels easily.
So if you feel as if you're limited culturally by what you get on PBS , now you know that it is possible to get cultural ethnic programming.
Want to know more ? Here's a link to Satellite Guys U.S.
The best forum on FTA satellite and 100% legal.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/
2007-10-17 23:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by jorgeqba 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The market is not strong enough. Although I really don't see the big deal with these companies. When you order cable or satellite TV, the package they dump on you is like 80% useless. It would be better, I feel, if when ordering any of these services, they give you bookelt where you check off all the stations that you want. Let the consumer control what they want to see. Plus MTV and VH1 should be a customer choice. It should not be part of the package. Yes, I know I can block it. Which begs the question, why should I be inconvienced in blocking it. I would like it blocked at the source, not my home or preferably, at the package deal.
2007-10-17 23:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand the dilemma after reading the above answers . I really enjoy the PBS channels that show programs from UK.It's interesting to see the historical facts and living conditions of other countries especially when one is not a world traveller.
2007-10-18 01:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Canada we are governed by the canadian radio & TV commision and limited to the amount of international channels. Also if a program is on both USA & canadian channels the Us channel is blocked. We cant see the superbowl comercials
2007-10-17 16:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The signals are beamed directly to satellites. If those satellites are not ours, we don't get the signal. You can bet the government does, but as far as Directv or whatever, it won't happen. There are several satellites used for that purpose, as far as tv and internet. But they are geostationary, and are in no position to get signals from other places to begin with.
2007-10-17 15:07:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Good question! I would think it is the cost...however I do watch cable channels with foreign actors...asian primarily...really interesting programming with subtitles and sometimes I get programs showcasing actors from the Eastern Europe area
2007-10-17 23:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not so much about cost, as it is about profit. Companies are in business to make money, if there is no profit there will be no service.
Advise your signal provider of your desires. If there are enough people of the same mind set it will happen.
2007-10-17 15:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We get Russian , Korean, Thai, and Chinese TV on our cable systems, Japan broadcasts. Sorry, I just don't have the time to get involved with the broadcasts. Phil
2007-10-17 19:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋