direct broadcast satellite
noun
: a television broadcasting system in which satellite transmissions are received by a dish antenna at the viewing location (such as a home)
called also satellite, satellite television
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Broadcom also has big chunks of the markets for chips for Ethernet transceivers, high-definition television (HDTV) receivers, digital subscriber line modems (the leading alternative to cable modems), and direct broadcast satellite receivers.
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Apr. 2025
While the two companies first proposed a merger in 2002, the plan was shot down by the FCC and DOJ, which cited concerns about a resulting monopoly in the DBS (direct broadcast satellite) space.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The newspaper would be transmitted through high-speed digital telephone networks or direct broadcast satellite transmissions.
—David Streitfeld, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a $150,000 penalty against Dish on Monday, saying the Colorado company didn't properly dispose of its defunct direct broadcast satellite known as EchoStar-7.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2023
Founder of News Corporation, Ltd., which has holdings in cable, film, television, internet, direct broadcast satellite television, sports, publishing and other fields.
—CNN, 18 Feb. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Apr. 2025
While the two companies first proposed a merger in 2002, the plan was shot down by the FCC and DOJ, which cited concerns about a resulting monopoly in the DBS (direct broadcast satellite) space.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The newspaper would be transmitted through high-speed digital telephone networks or direct broadcast satellite transmissions.
—David Streitfeld, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a $150,000 penalty against Dish on Monday, saying the Colorado company didn't properly dispose of its defunct direct broadcast satellite known as EchoStar-7.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2023
Founder of News Corporation, Ltd., which has holdings in cable, film, television, internet, direct broadcast satellite television, sports, publishing and other fields.
—CNN, 18 Feb. 2022
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“Direct broadcast satellite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20broadcast%20satellite. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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