Pay Per View Movies With Satellite TV Add To A Family's TV Enjoyment
Dave Neville
It was the third or fourth wet week-end in succession and not being able to take the boys to the beach on Sunday afternoon was getting to be a major problem. I'd re-read all my favorite novels, we'd played endless games of checkers, and got bored with watching TV. Then one of the boys suggested we should take a trip to the video store and pick up a couple of movies, whilst the younger boy told us in no uncertain terms that they wanted to watch the latest Harry Potter movie.
As was expected the video store had been very busy and all the latest and best movies were out on loan, including the Harry Potter series. We went home terribly disappointed. It was then that we realized that our satellite TV provider had access to many hundreds of movies - both recent releases and old classics.
We had been with our current satellite TV provider for a few months after converting from cable TV and I'd have to say I hadn't had a good look at the other program packages they offered. So I set out to see what other premium packages were available in addition to the service we were receiving.
The package we were getting covered a range of channels and programs that reflected our family's interests, and at a price we were happy with. Although we realized that in the future the children would need to have access to programs that would help with their school work, at the moment what we had was acceptable.
However, looking through what was offered by out TV provider, I quickly learned that they had a diverse and interesting range of movies available, both the recently released ones, and the older and still popular favorites. The latest movies were available through 4 movie packages - HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz - offering a total of 35 channels. The packages could be bought individually or as a group for a reduced price.
Some of the movie packages also showconcerts; sports events; and musical shows all on a pay-per-view basis.
But it was access to the large and comprehensive library of older and classic movies that was of interest. A subscriber could arrange to see one of these movies at a pre-arranged time and date for a very reasonable price, far cheaper than the standard video stores. The range of films available is huge. From romances, comedy, historical and everything in between, all tastes are covered and all family members will find something of interest.
Ordering a movie from the huge number of older and classic films is as easy as ABC using one of three methods.
1) Order using the remote control following the on-screen instructions.
2) Connect to the TV provider's web-site and order on-line.
3) Order by speaking to a sales assistant via phone. This will incur a small charge.
All fees and charges involved appear on the subscribers next statement.
The benefit of watching older movies from the TV provider's library in the comfort of ones own home is not to be ignored.
Choose a day and time that suits the family.
The films can be watched several times during the first 24 hours.
The library has movies in high definition as well as the standard format.
Ordering movies can be done without leaving home.
Never again will a night's entertainment be spoiled by hiring a faulty DVD.
The choice of movies is huge - much larger than the average video store.
The popularity of watching some of the best movies ever made from a satellite TV provider's library has meant that the video stores are feeling the effects of this competition.
The satellite TV providers have a huge advantage in fulfilling the expectations that the public want of a convenient service, and they are using this advantage to great effect to increase their market share.
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