Americans may be a bit obsessed with television, but we are addicted to dramas, comedy and reality shows and we are proud of it. With a selection of more than 260 channels, satellite television is the option for those who love to live vicariously through our televisions.

While not every household spends an average of four hours a day in front of the television, most of us do. Our obsession with staying in touch with our favorite shows and characters means we need the best picture on the best TV, and DVR would be nice too.

The major cable television providers have helped establish a long-standing monopoly on how households access channels that are carried across the country. After many lawsuits and the enactment of new federal laws, cable television companies are terrified of losing customers to satellite television.

Rightly so, they should be worried; After all, the price of satellite TV for the features it offers seems much better. The United States is now one of the first countries to build an extensive satellite television network in cyberspace. Another reason more people are turning to satellite TV is that there are so many more features for the price.

Satellite TV gives you access to just about every type of channel out there. From kids’ TV shows to sports packages, there’s something for every member of the family.

Children’s channels include Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Fox Kids. With a complete package and access to over 260 channels, customers will have access to several dozen news channels including CNN, CNN Worldwide, Fox News, BBC and more.

Premium movie channels are also included in some packages: HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and Stars. Each network carries a minimum of 9 channels each, delivering over 30 channels showing everything from the latest movies to the classics. Along with movies, customers will also have access to popular original television series like Six Feet Under, The L Word, Entourage and Queer as Folk.

For history buffs and nature enthusiasts, satellite television offers a comprehensive source of channels that is unrivaled among cable companies. Included in most satellite TV packages are Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Discovery Science, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and the History Channel, just to name a few.

Of course, TV shows aren’t the only thing satellite TV has to offer, packages also include satellite music stations ranging from classical to big band to modern alternative rock. Including satellite music with your plan means you don’t have to subscribe to a separate satellite music plan to get quality sound in your home.