SAY GOOD BYE TO CABLE
AND WATCH
FREE TV
Today's local broadcast television, or FREE TV, is not the same as back in the 50's and 60's where you could watch the local ABC, NBC,CBS and PBS with a set of rabbit ears!
Today, with the introduction of DIGITAL BROADCAST TELEVISION, the TV stations are able to transmit multiple channels on the same signal, and because they own the frequency, they are able to broadcast many new channels like ME TV, ION, COZI TV, CREATE along with main channels, and create additional revenue for their companies.
Understanding Your 5 Free TV Options
or how Do I Get Free TV?
Making the decision between Cable, Satellite and Off Air Antennas; or Streaming Services like Netflix, Hulu, Sling, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime TV, can be a little overwhelming at times.
When all you want to do is sit down and watch TV without feeling like you have to remortgage the house or get a degree from MIT to do so!
International Satellite & Antenna Service under the ownership of John Pearce, has been helping customers find the right service, at a price they can afford for over 30 years!
CABLE TV
International Satellite is more than a Satellite & Antenna company; we are also an Authorized Sales Agent for many Cable Companies like Spectrum, Xfinity, Frontier and Windstream.
SATELLITE TV
International Satellite & Antenna Service is a Pioneer in the Direct To Home Satellite TV business. We have been recognized as one of the Top Dealers in the Nation as far back as 1983 by many companies including DIRECTV, DISH Network, RCA, HughesNet, Viasat, General Instrument, Uniden and more.
OFF AIR ANTENNAS
International Satellite & Antenna Service not only offers the Largest Selection of HDTV Antennas and Accessories in the area; they are also a Full Service Dealer. We offer Sales, Service and Installation on all of the products that they sell. At International, you will find many items that are not sold in Big-Box retail stores, and, because we are also an on line retailer, you will find that their pricing very competitive with that which you will find on other online retailers like Amazon or E-Bay.
STREAMING SERVICES
Today there are many companies entering the Digital Streaming arena. The first thing that you need to understand is that to get Great TV Streaming, you have to have Great Internet!
Understanding Your 5 Free TV Options or how Do I Get Free TV?
Indoor TV Antenna
If you are in a large metropolitan area and are close to the transmitters, you may be able to get all of your local channels with a indoor antenna. These are your conventional "rabbit ear" antennas that sit on top of the TV set, or one of the new leaf type antennas ( a wire enclosed within a flexible plastic housing). Indoor antennas may include an amplifier to help boost the signal. Most Indoor antennas work best if the TV transmitters are within 15-20 miles of the home.
Omni Directional Antenna (uhf)
An Omni-Directional antenna is designed to receive signals from all directions (360 degrees). In most cases these antennas are placed either in the attic, or outside the home. This antenna is designed to receive only the UHF frequencies. A UHF Omni-Directional Antenna is usually round in shape like a space ship.Check to see if the channels in your area you area requires only UHF or both UHF and VHF signals. Most Omni-Directional antennas work best if the transmitter(s) are within 35-40 miles of the home.
Omni Directional Antenna (uhf/vhf)
Like the Omni-Directional (uhf) antenna, the Omni-Directional (uhf/vhf) antenna will work well if you live in close proximity to the transition towers. This type of Omni-Directional Antenna is designed to receive both the High Band VHF and the UHF signal frequencies. A UHF/VHF Omni-Directional Antenna is usually round in shape like a space ship with Fins, or Wings extending our from the body of the antenna.
Channel Master's outdoor TV antennas
Channel Master also offers a vast supply of outdoor TV antennas. These outdoor antennas are perfect for those who may be further away from metropolitan areas. Channel Master offers antennas that have a variety of signal ranges, that way you can pick an antenna to fit your specific needs. These outdoor antennas are designed to be as sleek as possible and built with every weather condition in mind.
TV.com
TV.com is another resource for those looking for free tv options. This site streams your local television programing schedule, allowing you to stay in the loop and watch what you want. Still searching, but can't find the live version of the show you're looking for? No worries, the site offers multiple free networks where you can watch the rerun.
Visit the Network Websites
Whether you enjoy PBS, ABC, CBS, NBC, or something else, your favorite major network most likely has a website that streams episodes the day after they air. If you can't seem to find the most recent episode online, odds are you can at least catch up on past seasons. The best part about visiting these websites is that you can typically watch these shows at no cost to you. If you're not sure where to start, try out some of these popular networks:
A&E
Freeform (formerly ABC Family)
HGTV
Crackle TV
Perhaps you've heard of this service before. Originally called "Grouper" before being bought out by Sony Entertainment in 2006, this site is similar to Hulu or Netflix. Crackle TV houses a plethora of movies and TV episodes, the only difference being that Crackle TV runs ads. However, don't let a few advertisements deter you from this free service. With shows and movies rotating on a monthly basis, you can binge-watch to your heart's content, and still not get bored.
Whichever you settle on, be it an indoor TV antenna or any of these other free tv options, you can rest easy knowing you got the best deal--free TV!
Channel Master's outdoor TV antennas
Channel Master also offers a vast supply of outdoor TV antennas. These outdoor antennas are perfect for those who may be further away from metropolitan areas. Channel Master offers antennas that have a variety of signal ranges, that way you can pick an antenna to fit your specific needs. These outdoor antennas are designed to be as sleek as possible and built with every weather condition in mind.
TV.com
TV.com is another resource for those looking for free tv options. This site streams your local television programing schedule, allowing you to stay in the loop and watch what you want. Still searching, but can't find the live version of the show you're looking for? No worries, the site offers multiple free networks where you can watch the rerun.
Visit the Network Websites
Whether you enjoy PBS, ABC, CBS, NBC, or something else, your favorite major network most likely has a website that streams episodes the day after they air. If you can't seem to find the most recent episode online, odds are you can at least catch up on past seasons. The best part about visiting these websites is that you can typically watch these shows at no cost to you. If you're not sure where to start, try out some of these popular networks:
A&E
Freeform (formerly ABC Family)
HGTV
Crackle TV
Perhaps you've heard of this service before. Originally called "Grouper" before being bought out by Sony Entertainment in 2006, this site is similar to Hulu or Netflix. Crackle TV houses a plethora of movies and TV episodes, the only difference being that Crackle TV runs ads. However, don't let a few advertisements deter you from this free service. With shows and movies rotating on a monthly basis, you can binge-watch to your heart's content, and still not get bored.
Whichever you settle on, be it an indoor TV antenna or any of these other free tv options, you can rest easy knowing you got the best deal--free TV!Paragraph