Satellite news from Stateside

Well, the struggle for satellite supremacy is still being fought out in the US, and maybe the satellite guys finally have a chance to ruffle a few feathers in the cable-provider’s boardrooms.

Times are tough though, and piracy is rife - with the Nagravision 2 encryption system barely holding together.

The pay-TV is generally good value there though, and the two big companies offer crazy giveaway deals to try and attract new customers.

If you thought that the Sky digibox and minidish giveaway was good, look what you can get across the pond - four rooms kitted out with sat-TV!

Dish Network vs DirecTV