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Sky Angel is a multi-channel, direct-to-home satellite television and radio service that specializes in Christian and "family-friendly" programming. It is owned and operated by Dominion Video Satellite Inc., a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) licensee with corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. Sky Angel provides Christian-oriented and some general channels that it deems suitable for its format.
Dominion, under the former corporate name Video Satellite Systems, Inc., was one of the first nine companies to apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a high-power DBS license in 1981 and is the sole surviving DBS provider from that first round of applicants. DISH Network and DirecTV later acquired their DBS licenses, and Dominion subsequently formed a technical agreement with DISH Network where Sky Angel subscribers utilize the DISH-brand equipment to receive the Sky Angel service. DISH and Sky Angel operate independently of one another, however, their agreement enables individuals to subscribe to both services using the same satellite receiving equipment.
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Programming
Sky Angel presently offers 33 TV and radio channels including 3 original channels produced by Dominion Sky Angel:
There are various Christian talk and news shows, including programming like Pat Robertson's 700 Club and Benny Hinn's This Is Your Day. Hal Lindsey's new show is carried by the company's Angel One network after his departure from the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Sky Angel's other network, Angel Two, carries special programming and coverage of religious gatherings. Angel Two has covered all three Justice Sundays, meetings of the Promise Keepers, and has aired annual autumn specials such as Halloween Exposed and Harry Potter: Witchcraft Repackaged.
Sky Angel's cable package includes The Liberty Channel, the Christian Television Network, Trinity Broadcasting Network, FamilyNet, FOX News Channel, Hallmark Channel and HGTV.
Sky Angel should not be confused with British Sky Broadcasting in the UK -- neither they nor its parent, News Corporation, own any interest in Sky Angel, besides FOX News.
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