When television first came into existence, it was a landmark in the world of entertainment. It proved to be a new recreational moment for all. But television projected only limited amount of shows and programs. With time people got bored and feel that watching TV was a waste of time.

A new era begun with the coming of cable TV. Many new shows were introduced and that captured the attention of the viewers but not for long. There was lack of variety in the shows. Same old traditional soaps and dramas were aired. Most of the time the shows were being repeated. The picture and sound quality was also not good. Viewers had to view pixilated images and sound was almost inaudible. Things changed with the arrival of satellite TV. People can now view countless shows on numerous digital quality channels.

DISH Network brings you five main programming packages of individual choice at a reasonable price. Let us take a quick look into all these programming packages and explore what these packages have in store for the viewers.

Local Programming:

As the name suggests, the local programming package allows you to watch all the programs and channels of your area. The local programming channels were almost getting extinct. The advent of satellite TV restored back these channels on time. Get minute by minute updates about your area and worldwide by viewing the local news channels. You will always remain informed about the important happenings all over the world. These channels also give you weather alerts and updates, so that you can make your programs accordingly incase you need to go out of home. Remain informed about the newly launched restaurants, discos, clubs and latest movie releases in your local movie theatres. Watch your favorite sports and other important events as well.

Sports Programming:

The DISH Network sports package has everything that a sports freak wants. You can view all your favorite sporting events and matches without having to go to the stadium. Be it football, rugby, ski, hockey, tennis, golf, soccer, you can view any type of sport on your DISH TV. The powerful satellite signals broadcast some of the most incredible games on your television screens. Few such channels include, ESPN Full Court, League Pass, NHL Centre Ice, ESPN Game Plan, MLS Direct Kick, Zee Sports America.

International Programming:

This pay TV provider is a top-rated provider of international programming channels. You can view numerous international programs in various languages. Avail the best of the international packages at an affordable price rate. Enjoy watching these programs through digital programming and superb audio output. Few such international programming packages include Latino Max, Latino Dos, DISH Network Latino, Arabic Elite Super Pack, Polish Super Pack, Great Wall TV Pack, Taiwanese Mega Pack, Russian Mega Pack, Brazil Elite Pack.

HD Programming:

View the best quality picture and sound effects with HD Programming. You can view all your favorite shows with an amazing sharpness of image. It provides quality entertainment channels from movies and sports to fashion and educational. Some of the major programming packages include America's Top 120 with HD, America's Top 200 with HD, America's Top 250 with HD, DISH America Packages, Sports Channels in HD, HD movies, HD Entertainment, HD News, HD Local Channels.

Adult Programming:

You can view some of the best programs and shows of Adult Programming Package at a fair enough price rates. Few such channels include Playboy TV, Real TV, fresh, Xtsy, Reality Kings TV, Juicy TV.