DishNetPC is a software program that allows you to bring Dish Satellite TV to your personal computer without having to actually pay for a hefty monthly contract. You will gain access to 10,000 national and international TV stations, and you’ll have plenty of categories to choose from.

DishNetPC’s interface is simply easy to use. You won’t need to be a super geek to watch TV online with Dish Net PC. All you have to do is download the software, find a channel that you are interested in, and turn it on. DishNetPC also comes with a unique customization feature that allows you to add your favorite YouTube videos to your software and keep a tab on the latest hottest YouTube videos.

Watching ESPN, CNN, and NGEO is great, but you don’t have to limit yourself to only these channels. DishNetPC allows you to watch live sporting events from around the world alongside PPV events that may be televised for free in other countries.

DishNetPC requires a one time fee of $34.95, but if you think about it that’s less than what folks pay on a monthly basis to companies such as Comcast, and DirecTV.

Download your copy of DishNet PC software here.

Satellite TV for PC Titanium Edition 2009 is the big brother of Satellite TV Elite Edition. Unlike the Elite edition, you get access to 4000+ channels with this Satellite PC program.

The program is designed to turn your PC into a digital Satellite TV. You can access to many channels that are not even available in the U.S. Not only that, you don’t need a dish or special equipment to get this to work, expect a broadband Internet connection.

Satellite TV is great for watching movies, sports, and the latest news from around the world. Best of all, there is no recurring cost, and no extra payment for all the extra channels that you are going (no cable package to buy). The program works on your PC and you can browse and channels right from your Desktop (see below).

Verdict: A-. Satellite TV Titanium Edition has over 4000 channels, and the quality is decent. I personally loved the sports channel available with this program (I am a soccer junkie). You will need a high speed Internet connection to get the best out of this program.

JohnQ TV is an innovative software package that allows you to gain access to thousands of live TV stations around the globe right on you personal computer. JohnQ TV comes with an innovative media player that plays almost any file you can download on the Internet.

JohnQ TV not only allows you to access to regular TV stations, but also to hours of HD content right on your computer. You can also use JohnQ to subscribe to video blog feeds and watch and save YouTube videos.

JohnQ TV also integrates a bit torrent client, which means you can download movies, videos, and other torrent content using JohnQ. You can also burn them to DVDs or sync your iPod or PSP with JohnQ library (JohnQ TV to Go).

Verdict: A+. JohnQ is one of the most innovative Internet TV software packages on the market. It not only allows you to watch TV online but also to download videos and save them for future use. There is no recurring cost, and the HD content is incredible.

Satellite TV for PC 2009 Elite edition is a software package that allows you to gain access to 3000+ TV stations around the world right on your computer.

You’ll gain access to TV stations in English, Spanish, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Dutch, and more.

The software package does not require you to have a cable TV or a dish. In addition, you don’t have to pay a recurring fee for this service.

Satellite TV 2009 Elite allows you to gain access to channels that are not available in the U.S. as well as hundreds of music, movie, and educational channels (see a screen-shot below).

Verdict: B+. A great selection of channels. You will need a high-speed Internet for the best experience.

Free TV Online is another satellite TV package that lets you watch sports, movies, and international channels live on your computer. I don’t know about you, but at some point everyone gets tired of paying those hefty cable bills without getting good programming in return. A lot of these companies charge your $100 or more a month to give you access to channels that you may or may not want to watch. And we are talking about less than 1000 channels here. With Free TV Online, you gain access not only to national channels but also international channels. We are talking about 3000+ channels here, which is way more than anything you could get from satellite TV companies.

Here are a few channels that you get with Free TV Online:

What I love about this package is the fact that it’s cheap, and you won’t have to pay a recurring fee to take advantage of it. It’s true that you don’t get all those HD content that you would get from cable companies but you get way more channels, and you can watch it right on your PC. It’s more convenient, and it’s cheaper too. If you are looking for ways to save money, you should try Free TV Online.

Here is what you get with AdlerPlus TV:

• 9,000+ Live or Recorded Internet TV channels.
• 3,800+ Live Radio Stations.
• Detailed Instructions How to Set Up on Your PC or Laptop.
• Free Technical Support
• Get the Latest Updates on Streams Broadcasting Live.
• Create Your Favorite Station Lists.
• Search by Category, Country, or by Viewing Format.
• User Rankings

AdlerPlus currently costs $34.95, and that is a one-time fee. There are no recurring costs and no hidden fees.

Satellite TV on PC is a software package that enables you to gain access to 3000+ channels from around the world right on your PC. There is no equipment needed except a broadband Internet connection.

You gain access to foreign languages that are not available in the U.S. You can access these channels anytime, anywhere in the world.

Not only you gain access to movie, sports, news, and educational channels, but also you gain access to regulated channels such as Aljazeerah right on your computer.

Grade: A-. The interface easy but not sophisticated as some of the other packages available on the market. But there is an option available to see these channels on a Mac, which is not available with most packages.

TVChannels2PC Satellite TV Software is yet another Satellite TV software that allows you to gain access to 9000+ channels from around the world. You gain access to local channels, as well as premium channels such as MTV and ESPN. Channels are provided on numerous categories such as Sports, Movies, Music, World News, and Live sports channel.

You also gain access to International channels in various foreign languages such as French, German, Dutch, and much more.

Like many other Satellite TV software packages, TVChannels2PC doesn’t require you to buy any special equipment. All you need is the software to get you connected to these stations. There are also no recurring fees (except the one time payment). You will need high speed Internet to get the best out of your software. You will get 24/7 support, which makes it easy to get help if you are stuck with any issues.

Verdict: B.

Free TV Elite is a Satellite TV software that turns your computer into a Satellite TV. The software allows you to watch over 2000 of international channels right on your computer.

Free TV Elite comes with channels on sports, education, music, movies, and much more. TV Elite is a 100% LEGAL Software which comes with a simple and attractive User Interface. You can easily re-size movies and choose among the selection of channels available through this service (see a demo here).

Free TV Elite ™ 2.1 is compatible with all versions of Windows. You will incur no monthly or recurring fees and no hidden charges. And no extra equipment is needed.

DownloadSatelliteTV.com provides you with a software package that allows you to watch Satellite TV on your computer without any recurring cost. There is a one time fee to get access to this software. Your access includes 3000+ local, national, and international channels. You gain access to movies, music, educational films, world wide news, and more.

The best part about this software is access to live events. If you have lived in the U.S., you have probably seen the terrible coverage that International sports receive in this country. By purchasing this software, you can watch your favorite live events without having to wait for the U.S. channel to cover them.