Direct TV PC is a Satellite PC software that brings 9000+ Satellite stations to your desktop or laptop PC. Direct TV (not to be mistaken with the DirecTV) gives you access to channels in numerous countries in all the continents. You can also get your hands on Radio stations from around the world.

Direct TV covers the following topics just to name a few:

• Movie channels
• News
• TV series
• Music
• Education
• Science
• Finance & Business
• International News
• Live Sports Events

What I liked about Direct TV PC was having the ability to rate stations and read reviews on them before turning them on. There are thousands of channels available, but not every one is going to be what you are looking for. By reading the reviews ahead of the time you can find the channels that really work for you.

The software comes with a few bonuses (ability to download content, software to burn them), and there are no recurring fees. Your final price is $39.95 which is fairly cheap compare to other packages on the market.

Verdict: A-. I was personally impressed by the selection of movie channels available with this software. The burning software and download access was a bonus. The 9000+ channels available should give you plenty of ammunition to spend time watching TV online!

Satellite PC Pro is Satellite software package that lets you watch Satellite TV channels on your PC without having a TV card or Cox cable installed. SPP allows you to access thousands of channels in over 70 countries in your favorite foreign language. Not only can you watch movies, sports, music video, but you can also watch Live sporting events (often non-televised) around the globe.

The latest version of Satellite PC pro comes with the NETVO technology that allows you to record your favorite channels within Satellite PC Pro, with one simple click. Record your favorite channel in real time or set a pre-defined time. You can then watch your recorded content on your TV or send them to others. If you are on the go, you can put it on your iPod.

Satellite PC Pro brings you your favorite local channels as well as premium channels such as ESPN, MSNBC, and Sci-Fi. You’ll also gain access to close to 6000 other channels that you can watch and record without any extra equipment right on your computer. There is no recurring fee as it is usually the case with Satellite TV for PC software.

Verdict: A+. The best Satellite TV software package that I have tried in some time. Not only you can watch Satellite TV on your computer, but you also can record Satellite TV to your PC and put it on your portable handhelds. Priced at $39, Satellite PC Pro is simply one of the best and most affordable Satellite TV software packages available on the market.

Easy TV is a Satellite TV software that turn your PC into a digital power house. Easy TV allows you to access 6000 TV channels in 100+ countries right on your desktop or laptop PC.

Easy TV is an innovative software that helps you find your favorite channels in your favorite country. You are provided with the list of countries that have any channel available for viewing. You are also provided with channel category and channel quality to help you find exactly what you want to watch. You can also watch YouTube videos in full-screen or re-size them if you wish (as you can with the channels).

Unlike regular Satellite TV packages (DirecTV, DishNetwork,…), you gain access to all these 6000+ channels for a one-time fee. There is no recurring fee, and no hidden cost. And you won’t need any dish or satellite equipment either.

Verdict: A-. The selection of channels available with EasyTV is simply breathtaking. You can watch channel in 100+ countries, and the categorization of these channels helps as well. At $49.95, EasyTV is one of the most affordable Satellite software packages on the market.

iSoftware TV is an Internet TV software that makes it easy to watch thousands of Internet channels right on your PC. The software is compatible with all versions of windows, and brings you all kinds of content:

• Music
• Movies
• Sports
• Radio
• TV Shows
• World News

In order to get iSoftware to work, you will need a broadband Internet connection. No cables or other equipment are needed to get this to work.

Unlike a few other Satellite TV software packages on the market, iSoftware Internet TV comes with a flexible payment plan. You can gain access to 3000+ channels for $34.95 (lifetime). You can also choose to pay $1.37 a month for 2 years. or $2.49 a month for a year. You can also download music for a one time $14.95 fee.

Satellite PC Box is a PC software that allows you to turn your desktop or laptop PC to a satellite TV with over 4000 channels. The system is easy to install, and you won’t need any special equipment (e.g antenna) to get Satellite PC Box to work.

You not only gain access to U.S. channels such as MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, and …, you’ll also gain access to TV stations in places such as Germany, Iran, China, France, and over 70 other countries. As long as you have an Internet connection, you are going to be able to watch your favorite channel anywhere. That makes it perfect for catching up with the world news even when you are traveling.

The software is provided as a download, and you also get free updates with it. There is a one time fee of $49.95 involved but there is no recurring fees. As a part of this package, you gain access to live Event (e.g. Sports) as well as hundreds of radio stations.

Verdict: B+. The ability to watch foreign language TV stations is priceless. You will need to have a broadband Internet connection to get the best out of this software. The radio stations was a decent bonus for this package.

TVonPC Elite is a software package that allows you to access 2000+ TV and radio stations from around the world. The software makes it possible for Windows PCs to access to International channels as well as hundreds of movie, sports, news, and music channels.

Like many other Satellite TV software packages, TVonPC does not require you to have any additional equipment to gain access to these channels. And you don’t have to pay a subscription fee for this service. You gain access to channels in the following countries:

TVonPC does require a broadband high-speed Internet to provide the best quality and value for your money. The software is compatible with Windows machines. The updates are provided to you free of charge.

Download your copy here.

If you live in the U.S., you are probably aware that sports like tennis or soccer don’t get too much love in the U.S. With 1TVPC you gain access to almost any televised sports even around the world.

Sports is not the only category of channels available with this software. You can also watch cable channels such as CNN and MSNBC right on your computer.

You can also watch International TV using 1TVPC in your favorite language. The package is priced at $29.99, which is one of the most affordable Satellite TV packages on the market.

Newpctv4u is an Internet TV software that allows you to gain access to over 9000 local and international channels right on your PC. You can watch music, movies, news, and all other types of content that wish to watch on your PC.

Newpctv4u is one of the cheapest Satellite TV solutions available on the market. The total price for this service is only $9.99. And there are no equipments to buy or no recurring fees to pay.