The Pros and Cons of International TV Programming Packages

We no longer live in a society where everyone we meet on the street speaks the same language as we do. As a matter of fact, most of us living in the United States may use English as our primary form of communication in our daily lives, but when we go home, the majority of us speak other languages. Whether it is Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Russian or even French or German, these United States are comprised of a wide variety of peoples and languages. And while having a common tongue like English to help us all communicate easily, it is nice for our entertainment and news to be in our native language. And that's where the international satellite programming packages comes into play.

These international packages allow us to experience news, movies, favorite shows, and more all in our native language. This gives us the ability to enjoy familiar shows and channels from our native countries, but also gives us the ability to pass on our cultural nuances and heritage to our children, that way when we visit our respective homelands, they can feel at home because there are some very familiar shows on TV. Using a DVR (digital video recorder) will allow us to watch the shows during the hours we choose, regardless of what time they air in the US.

Quite often, the news and other informational shows provided will have a lot more information about places and people we are more familiar with than places in the US. Whether it is the politicians or celebrities from our homeland, or even news and weather from our home province or district, being able to keep up with what is occurring there can be very important, especially during times of crisis. Being able to keep up with events as they occur instead of waiting for them to make it to the US sources will offer comfort during a crisis.

However, the main limitation of the international packages is the fact that many of the major languages aren't represented at all. While there isn't a way to cover all the channels we may be used to having from our home country. Many channels, shows, and newscasts many be unavailable due to the limitations. It is a shame that so many languages are not represented in some way.

Having international programming packages available for several cultural and language groups is a good thing, Subscribe if you can, and enjoy programming in your home language. If your language is not part of the packages available, be sure to write or call the subscriber so they are aware of the need. Satellites span the globe, and the global community gets smaller every day, so why shouldn't you be able to enjoy satellite programming your way?


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After a long week on the road, Johney Maron looks forward to a weekend of relaxation. Friday has become "family night" and thanks to their new international channels, there is always something new to enjoy. DISH Network's digital TV recorder (DVR) allows him to catch up on all his favorite shows he missed while traveling. Visit DISH Network today and start enjoying your own favorite channels.