It has been said that, if mass production was the big development in the twentieth century, personalization and choice are the attributes that characterize the twenty-first. Yet the basic channels you get with regular television are limited and can turn any viewing experience into a frustrating one. Therefore, many El Paso residences are opting to expand their daily options by adding satellite TV, which offers shows that satisfy just about any taste.

Going back just a few decades, the emphasis was on basic services throughout the city and across the country. Even when satellite TV was first invented, it was most commonly used by businesses as well as eating establishments and it was only available in certain regions. But, like with all of the most recent technological developments, the pace of change and expansion has been rapid. This has exponentially enlarged the number of households that are able to add choice, encompassing both cities and rural regions alike.

The addition of choice to your regular viewing routine inevitably transforms what and when you watch. The first transformation happens because the number of channels you have to choose from immediately increases. Take news coverage as an example. In addition to checking out the local news report, you can pick from a range of alternatives including MSNBC and CNN. To complement perspectives from this country, you might check out BBC, Al-Jazeera, or any number of alternative sources that are aired from other parts of the world. For specific coverage, such as coverage of the financial world, Bloomberg is generally your best bet.

Sports coverage is another area where you might need some time to get used to all of the different choices available. Popular games in football, baseball, and basketball are generally only shown on network television when they involve local teams. That means fans of out-of-town teams and other competitive activities are left out of the loop. Satellite TV brings households back in by including coverage of all of the top games around the world. Soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball fans have plenty of matches on the air. You can even turn your El Paso place into the spot where all of your friends and family gather to watch the game. Add a few snacks and refreshments, and you have a social gathering that becomes an instant success.

The expansion of choice is not the only thing that changes with this service. You can also alter the 'when' in your television-viewing routine via the addition of a DVR receiver. This technology works by recording the shows and programs you would like to see when you are not around. That includes anything that is in the programming line-up. Multiple shows can even be recorded, so that everyone in the household is happy. Then, when you get back from work or have extra time on the weekend, you can catch up on what you have missed. There are even models that are specifically designed to capture high definition signals. This means that you can start watching essentially any show on your time schedule.