satellite dish

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But the rule change also meant that Joe Schmo could install a behemoth satellite dish in his backyard and scoop up signals from cable and premium channels—all without having to pay monthly subscription fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Still, even if homeowners got free programming, the upfront costs of buying and installing a satellite dish ran into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Though most people were gone, a thick layer of ash coated the remnants of their lives — a satellite dish, lawn furniture, a quaint greenhouse and potted plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Villagers under the project ostensibly received everything for free, including the infrastructure, such as a satellite dish, battery, and installation, as well as a subscription to StarTimes’ content.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

It threw the boat sideways and he’d reached for the satellite dish as it smashed to the deck.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr