Frequently Asked Questions

Select a Question Will we get the Local Network Channels? Isn't cable better than satellite? Can I choose only the channels that I want to pay for? Do residential applications get all the channels too? Isn't equipment expensive? So, why do people use Bulk TV & Internet? Does service go down every time it rains? Can owners upgrade programming and/or additional channels? Who will service my property if there are problems? Is there less of a selection of programming on satellite TV? Does new cabling have to be run throughout our property? How long does it take to get your service? Are there other properties in our area that have your service?

Yes. They are available in over 95% of the country via High Powered Digital Satellite. If they are not available via satellite, we will provide via an off-air antenna system.

No. Actually all television is satellite television. BULK TV is essentially providing clients with their own digital signal from the satellite. By receiving their programming directly, the signal strength to the property is typically twice that of what the cable company provides, increasing the quality of picture and sound while decreasing potential service issues.

Absolutely. Cable companies practice "bundling" making you pay more for the one channel you want by "bundling" other "junk channels" that you and your customers don't want. Bulk TV's à la carte pricing makes it easy to only choose the channels that you want.

Bulk TV provides a substantial basic TV lineup and allows individual residents to digitally upgrade. We can also provide High-Speed Internet Access and dedicated T-1 lines for significantly less than that being offered by local cable.

No. Actually the cable company charges you year after year for their outdated infrastructure. With satellite television you own the digital TV reception system and only pay the low programming charges per month.

Many cable clients have grown frustrated with excessive annual price increases, a lack of programming choices and poor customer service. Through Bulk TV & Internet, we offer more programming choices, unmatched picture quality and substantial cost savings, often 30%-70% less compared to local cable.

No. This is referred to as rain fade and to combat this, Bulk TV uses a commercial grade dish antenna resulting in a much stronger signal. Bulk TV also uses commercial heated dishes in northern or mountain climates which eliminate ice and snow buildup. Please keep in mind that your local cable company also receives programming via satellite dish antennas and amplifies signals to entire cities; we are virtually providing your property with your own private cable system resulting in a superior picture/sound and less service related issues.

Yes. Owners can upgrade to High Definition programming, pay-per-view, sports packages and/or additional channels. If your property purchases our QAM digital overlay system, residents can upgrade by simply calling our customer service to order their own digital receiver and setup an account to be billed individually for any additional programming services.

Because we are providing your property with a direct digital satellite signal (as opposed to cable amplifying the signal on a hard line to you and thousands of others) we have very few service related issues. If a property experiences reception issues, they simply call our 24/7 Tech Support and the issue is promptly resolved over the phone or by our local service technician.

No. Quite the contrary as there are over 1800 channels available including all of your standard movie channels such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, STARZ!, and Encore. Bulk TV offers the most HD and International channels available.

No. We use your existing cabling distribution system and typically distribute a much stronger signal to your rooms/units then that of local cable.

The engineering of your new system typically takes about 4-6 weeks and professional installation takes 1-2 days, with virtually no down-time for your property.

In all likelihood yes, considering Bulk TV provides service nationwide, including clients in all 50 states.