How to Get Network Channels on a Big Dish

A big dish allows for cable programming.

A big dish allows television programming access through satellite capability. Getting network channels on a big dish requires choosing a satellite company through which you can hook up and program your dish to receive network channels. Dish companies offer packages that include a certain amount of network channels for varying monthly service fees. Customers can add channels and upgrade to a package that provides more channels during the course of the service.

Things You'll Need

• Television
• Satellite dish
• Receiver (typically brought by technician)
• Remote Control (typically brought by technician)
• Accessories (typically brought by technician)
• Telephone
• Internet

Instructions

1. Set a monthly budget that you are willing to pay for programming services. Research the various companies that provide big dish satellite services by looking on the Internet or going to an electronics store. Choose and call the dish company that correlates with your budget and service area.

2. Compare packages offered by the dish company for pricing and to find the network channels of your choice. Call the customer service number of your dish service company and ask for details regarding promotional packages that include the network channels.

3. Tell the customer service agent which monthly package you want to purchase. Ask if you are able to add network channels of your choice for an additional fee without having to upgrade to a more expensive package. Add desired channels or groups of channels, per company policy or promotion.

4. Set up an appointment for a dish service technician to deliver and program your receiver, remote control and accessories. Allow the technician to access your dish and connect it to your cable box.

5. Follow the technician's instructions on how to use your equipment. Look through the channel guide that the technician provides to find the network channels. Point your remote toward the receiver and press the numbered buttons to access specific network channels.