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Click here for more information. Please contact us with any questions you may have! E-mail: info@sbca.org Phone: (800) 541-5981	Site Map SBCA \| Representing the satellite industry in America to protect satellite digital tv against unfair licensing, regulations and tax policy. About SBCA \| Dedicated to expanding the utilization of technology for television and internet satellite through superior broadcast delivery. Key Association Programs \| Providing focus to direct the attention and efforts to support the industry with localized training, satellite installation and regulatory issues. Board of Directors \| Industry veterans dedicated to represent and protect the satellite dish tv, radio and internet industry. Careers at SBCA \| We're made up of a team of satellite internet, television and radio industry experts looking for team players. SBCA Staff \| Focused on the challenges of protecting and promoting the satellite tv multi-channel market. Contact Us Privacy Policy Site Map Terms and Conditions Consumer Rights & Info \| Educating and protecting consumers and their right to enjoy satellite dish tv. Satellite vs. Cable \| Get the complete picture, when analyzed fairly, the cable vs Satellite TV issue significantly favors satellite service. Frequently Asked Questions \| Everything you want to know from information about receivers and getting a new digital tv converter to internet over satellite. FCC Fact Sheet on the Placement of Antenna \| satellite internet system Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) \| Federal Communications Commission ruling restricting exclusivity clauses or direct tv deals with the owners of Multiple Dwelling Unit buildings. Protect Your Right to Install Satellite TV \| Your right to higher quality television entertainment and satellite internet access. Satellite vs. Cable \| Satellite Retailers will help you find discount satellite tv retailers and installers. SBCA_OTARD_flyer.pdf External Resources I External Resources II External Resources III Web Resources Digital TV Transition \| Those customers who have a Dish network or DirecTV hd receiver won't be negatively affected. Programs & Events Association Affiliations \| high-speed satellite internet SBCA On-the-Road \| Representing the dish net and tv industry at state and local governments and hosting industry training seminars. Public Policy and Outreach \| The public and lawmakers alike have a limited understanding of consumers' right to cheap satellite internet and television. April 2007 Newsletter- The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association has joined the Digital Television (DTV) Transition Coalition. \| satellite technicians Government Affairs Committees \| Helping to further and protect industry interests and educate regulators and customers about the benefits of satellite global television. Contact the The SBCA Regulatory Affairs office \| SBCA retail council Designated Market Areas (DMA) \| Established for the installer and reseller. Satellite tv and cable companies cannot offer signals from outside their area. Register for E-news \| TV dish repair FCC Fact Sheet on the Placement of Antenna \| Apartment Satellite Installer 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Reports that Community Associations and Rental Properties Violate the OTARD Rule at Alarming Rate \| Restaurant Satellite Installation February 2007 Newsletter- SBCA Regulatory Affairs Department recently launched its redesigned Restaurant Satellite installer website. SBCA Government Affairs Newsletter Archive \| Covering important issues such as restrictions on television and internet via satellite and activities addressing them. Government Affairs Press Releases \| Antenna restrictions, the use of a direct tv dvr, internet via satellite and activities to address them. Digital TV Transition \| Households need to purchase a tv converter box, a digital tv or subscribe to a multiplatform service such as satellite tv. 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Applauds the State of Louisiana for Amending the Satellite Installer Exam that affects satellite remote eqiptment installation procedures. Legislation Table \| satelite dish installation Licensing Database \| Apartment Satellite Installation State and Local Licensing Legislation \| Advocating on behalf of our members and the satellite dish industry for fair alignment of licensing regulations. March 2007 Newsletter- SBCA Board of Directors approved the creation of the Regulatory Affairs Advisory Committee (RAAC) for home satellite internet. May 2007 Newsletter- New laws requiring the licensure of telecommunication professionals \| internet over satellite Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) \| Ruling restricting exclusivity between MDU owners and cable, satellite installers or other programming distributors. SBCA Launches Update Licensing Database for Satellite Installers \| internet with satellite SBCA Hosts OTARD Ten Year Anniversary Celebration \| satellite for internet The SBCA is Excited to Announce the Election of Jan Farrell to Chair the OTARD Subcommittee \| directv worldwide dish installation Protect Your Customer’s Right to Install Satellite TV \| Resources to protect your right to install Dish Network and DirecTV receivers. 2006 Press Releases \| satellite eqiptment installation 2007 Press Releases \| professional satellite repair Government Affairs Staff \| Working with members such as Dish and Direct tv, reviews laws and fights unfair restrictions. Membership \| The member page is the information resource and benefits center for those association members who provide tv and satellite internet service. Broadband Provider Member \| Installers who are also a tv and satellite internet provider go here to start enjoying the benefits of membership. Distributor Member \| Satellite distributor members are most likely to be able to answer the question how does satellite internet work. Independent Trainer \| When asked the most satisfied consumer reports satellite tv service has been performed by SBCA trained professionals. Installation Provider Member \| Benefits for installers of satellite equipment such as dish antennas, closed circuit tv decoder and satellite accessories. Manufacturers \| Here are benefits for makers of receiving equipment that allows broadband satellite internet and tv. Membership Categories & Applications \| Whether you deal with direct tv and pro:idiom or satellite education and home installation rights issues. Professional Associate \| Companies distributing programming for directv and dish network satellite viewing will enjoy a host of powerful benefits. Programmer Member \| Distributors of Dish and Direct tv who can properly aim satellite dish and give package information are key satisfaction points. Independent Trainer \| Enjoy benefits including course discounts on methods that teach Dish installation and how to install direct tv yourself. Satellite Provider Member \| SBCA, the association promoting satellite internet and tv, provides exclusive benefits for Satellite Providers. Technical Schools \| Benefits designed specifically for those who provide education or training in the satellite industry. Technician Members \| Benefits for those who provide alternatives to Verizon. Satellite internet and tv offer superior multi-channel choices. Visit Our Member Companies \| Members help with where to go for help to connect tv, dvd, satellite and your entire entertainment system. Member’s Area \| Educational discounts for satellite installers, information for critical business decisions, group insurance and other resources. Benefit Alignment Certification Verification \| hawaii dish tv internet DTV Transition Education \| Complete interactive satellite seminar training. Installer performance on standardized tests developed by the SBCA is continuously monitored. e-Newsletter \| direct tv Satellite Industry Job Resources \| Career listings for communications and satellite installer jobs and information on how to start a satellite retail operation. Licensing Database \| direct tv Newsletter Archive \| The information resource and benefits center for those association members who provide tv and satellite internet service. Sample Newsletter \| direct tv Online NTSP Test Results \| Become a member today for unrestricted access to the SBCA members only site, the premier resource for Satellite Industry Professionals Online Training \| Advanced classroom and interactive training for DIRECTV and dish network installation of the latest in satellite technologies. Regulatory Affairs Resources SBCA Savings State Selection Returns Stop Satellite Tax Tech Update- Repair \| Product information on satellite dish repair parts, products and accessories for testing and repair of the satellite dish and systems. Working Groups Industry Home \| Growth came from variety of factors; the space program, advances in digital television and satellite internet technology and powerful hardware. High Definition Television Explained Satellite HDTV \| There are over a hundred channels currently for your HDTV receiver and packages from both DISH Network and DIRECTV. History of Industry \| The Satellite television and internet industry has evolved to major home entertainment service providers and a pivotal information technology. Facts & Figures \| Following the trend of installed satellite dishes and installations of dish network vs direct tv over time. Satellite Programming \| Find a wealth of historical information regarding the direct issues most important to tv and the satellite industry. Satellite Technology \| The evolution of the dish satellite industry has provided a host of consumer products and services. Satellite Technology \| Satellites are in geosynchronous earth orbit allowing a fixed position satellite receiver to transmit and receive signals. SBCA Newsletter Archive SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 1 March 4.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 2 April 8.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 3 May 13.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 4 June 11.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 5 July 16.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 6 Aug 13.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 7 Sept 16.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 8 Oct 28.pdf SBCA Newsletter Archive - Issue 9 Dec 3.pdf Newsroom \| Our archive of press releases and newsletters for a complete satellite TV forum. Press Releases \| Industry news including multi-channel programming from DirecTV and Dish network, internet and data services. 2000 Press Releases \| SBCA BEST Certification 2001 Press Releases \| Satellite Free to Guest 2002 Press Releases \| Home owners associations satellite installer 2003 Press Releases \| Home owners associations satellite installation 2004 Press Releases \| direct tv 2005 Press Releases \| digital tv 2006 Press Releases \| satellite high speed internet 2007 Press Releases \| direct tv dishes 2008 Press Releases \| Follow issues such as board member announcements and industry news such as new DirecTV and Dish Network packages. 2009 Press Releases \| News from the major television entertainment players such as new Dish Network and Direct tv offers. 1998 Press Releases \| dish tv 1999 Press Releases \| satellite internet 1998 Press Releases 1998 News Releases- SATELLITE INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO ANNUAL REPORT ON CABLE COMPETITION 1998 Press Releases- SATELLITE TV SURPASSES 10 MILLION SUBSCRIBER MARK 1998 Press Releases 1999 Press Releases 1999 Press Releases- SBCA ISSUES STATEMENT ON SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT LEGISLATION AGREED TO BY HOUSE JUDICIARY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEES 1999 Press Releases- SBCA COMMENDS HOUSE JUDICIARY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEES FOR PASSAGE OF SATELLITE HOME VIEWER LEGISLATION 1999 Press Releases- COMPETITION REPORT: SATELLITE INDUSTRY MAKING ADVANCES, REMAINS HINDERED BY OUTMODED REGULATIONS 1999 Press Releases- THE WEATHER CHANNEL’S DECKER ANSTROM TO GIVE LUNCHEON ADDRESS AT SkyFORUM SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM 1999 Press Releases- SkyFORUM SATELLITE PANELS TO FOCUS ON MDU MARKET, FINANCE AND INTERACTIVE TV 1999 Press Releases- LIBERTY MEDIA’S DOB BENNETT TO KEYNOTE SkyFORUM SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM APRIL 6 IN NEW YORK CITY 1999 Press Releases- Congressional Action Needed to Prevent Consumers From Losing Distant Network Signal Service 1999 Press Releases- SBCA AND ICTA ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO EXPAND RESOURCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MDU MARKET 1999 Press Releases- SATELLITE INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO SENATE REFORM OF SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT 1999 Press Releases- SATELLITE INDUSTRY ENCOURAGED BY MCCAIN - BURNS LEGISLATION 1999 Press Releases- SATELLITE ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO PERMANENT INJUNCTION IN NETWORK SIGNALS COURT CASE 1999 Press Releases- HOME SATELLITE INDUSTRY REPORTS STRONG GROWTH, LEADERSHIP IN CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY 1999 Press Releases- SATELLITE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE ACTION ON S. 303 1999 Press Releases- SBCA STATEMENT ON SHVA CONSUMER ISSUE 1999 Press Releases- NEWSWEEK.COM’S MICHAEL ROGERS TO ADDRESS SkyFORUM SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM APRIL 6 IN NEW YORK CITY 1999 Press Releases- SATELLITE INDUSTRY CONDEMNS ABC’S UNWARRANTED HARASSMENT OF RURAL AMERICAN SATELLITE CONSUMERS 1999 Press Releases- SBCA COMMENDS SENATE PASSAGE OF SATELLITE LEGISLATION 1999 Press Releases- DRAFT SATELLITE TV LEGISLATION OFFERS CONSUMERS LITTLE RELIEF, FAILS TO PROVIDE COMPETITION TO CABLE 1999 Press Releases- SBCA ESTABLISHES INITIATIVES FOR YEAR 2000 AND ELECTS OFFICERS 1999 Press Releases- SBCA ISSUES STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF SATELLITE HOME VIEWER ACT REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION 1999 Press Releases- SBCA Statement on Satellite Legislation 1999 Press Releases- CAMDEN PROPERTIES CEO RICHARD CAMPO TO ADDRESS SkyFORUM AUDIENCE ON MDU ISSUE 1999 Press Releases- CD RADIO CEO DAVID MARGOLESE TO GIVE INTERVIEW AT SEPT. 16 SkyFORUM 1999 Press Releases 2000 Press Releases 2000 Press Releases- STUDY SHOWS SATELLITE TV INCREASING URBAN PENETRATION 2000 Press Releases- SBCA EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN AND DISAPPOINTMENT OVER FCC DECISION TO ALLOW SHARING IN THE DBS FREQUENCY BAND 2000 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES SIX STAFF PROMOTIONS 2000 Press Releases- TV GUIDE PRESIDENT PETER C. BOYLAN, III TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT SkyFORUM SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM MARCH 28 IN NEW YORK 2000 Press Releases- NEW STUDY SHOWS SATELLITE TV GROWTH COMING AT THE EXPENSE OF CABLE 2000 Press Releases- SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION APPOINTS JAMES ASHURST AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 2000 Press Releases- SBCA'S SPRING SkyFORUM PANEL TO ADDRESS NEW SATELLITE TECHNOLOGIES, INVESTOR INTEREST AND LOCAL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION 2000 Press Releases- SBCA APPLAUDS COMMERCE COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS 2000 Press Releases- RETRANSMISSION CONSENT FAILS AGAIN 2000 Press Releases- SBCA AND SATELLITE TV PROVIDERS FILE SUIT AGAINST THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, FCC AND U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE CHALLENGING SATELLITE MUST CARRY PROVISION 2001 Press Releases 2001 Press Releases- CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED INDEPENDENT TEST CONFIRMS NORTHPOINT’S PROPOSED SYSTEM “POSES A SIGNIFICANT INTERFERENCE THREAT TO DBS” 2001 Press Releases- SBCA’S CHUCK HEWITT AND ANDY PAUL RESIGN; SBCA GENERAL COUNSEL ANDY WRIGHT NAMED ACTING PRESIDENT 2001 Press Releases- SATELLITE TELEVISION INDUSTRY CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY 2001 Press Releases- SBCA RECOGNIZES SATELLITE INDUSTRY LEADERS 2001 Press Releases- SATELLITE APPEAL OF MUST CARRY HEARING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 2001 Press Releases, SEPTEMBER 14TH SkyFORUM SYMPOSIUM IN MANHATTAN TO FOCUS ON THE SATELLITE SERVICES INDUSTRY 2001 Press Releases, SBCA ANNOUNCES SIX STAFF PROMOTIONS 2001 Press Releases- SBCA ENDORSES ECHOSTAR/DIRECTV MERGER 2001 Press Releases- KOZLOWSKI RESIGNS AS CHAIR OF SBCA BOARD 2001 Press Releases- RUPERT MURDOCH TO DELIVER MORNING KEYNOTE ADDRESS DURING APRIL SkyFORUM SYMPOSIUM 2001 Press Releases- SBCA Sends Letter to Powell on Program Access 2001 Press Releases- SkyFORUM SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD AT 2002 INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW IN LAS VEGAS 2001 Press Releases-SBCA APPLAUDS BUSH ADMINISTRATION SAP THAT OPPOSES ATTEMPTS TO AVOID SPECTRUM AUCTIONS 2001 Press Releases- 2002 National Satellite Conference and Expo To Be Held August 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada 2002 Press Releases 2002 Press Releases- DAVID T. MURRAY JOINS SBCA AS VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 2002 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES THAT ARIANESPACE, INC. HAS JOINED THE ASSOCIATION AS AN EXECUTIVE MEMBER 2002 Press Releases- CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RETAILER RADIOSHACK JOINS THE SBCA 2002 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES SATELLITE RADIO SUPER SESSION TO BE HELD AT SBCA 2002 ANNUAL SATELLITE CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2002 Press Releases- SBCA NATIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING PROGRAM (NSTP) ROLLS OUT NEW COMMERCIAL SATELLITE CERTIFICATION 2002 Press Releases- SBCA NATIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING PROGRAM (NSTP) ROLLS OUT NEW SATELLITE RADIO CERTIFICATION 2002 Press Releases 2002 Press Releases- SBCA Takes Must-Carry Challenge To The Supreme Court 2002 Press Releases- NEW STUDY CONFIRMS: DBS BEATS DIGITAL CABLE ON VALUE, QUALITY AND CONSUMER SATISFACTION 2002 Press Releases- DIRECTV’S EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN TO SERVE AS OPENING KEYNOTE AT INAUGURAL AUGUST 27TH SkyFORUM WEST PROGRAM 2003 Press Releases 2003 Press Releases- STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO PASSAGE OF THE $100 MILLION SPECTRUM GIVEAWAY AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT 2003 Press Releases- ROBERT UDOWITZ JOINS SBCA AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 2003 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES CALENDAR OF INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR 2003 2003 Press Releases- Calls Satellite Technology “Crucial” To People Living in Remote Areas 2003 Press Releases- STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ISSUED TODAY BY NORTHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES CEO SOPHIA COLLIER 2003 Press Releases- 2003 SPRING SkyFORUM PANELS ANNOUNCED Topics Include Analyst Forecasts, Satellite Radio and Technology Update 2003 Press Releases- NATIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING PROGRAM REACHES 20,000 MARK 2003 Press Releases- Panels on Satellite Radio, Broadband, and Updates on DVR Technology and HD Programming 2003 Press Releases- THE CHANGING FACE OF TELEVISION TO BE TOPIC AT SPRING SkyFORUM Focus on HDTV and DVRs Will Explore Satellite’s Lead in Emerging Technologies 2003 Press Releases- STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE FCC ORDER REAFFIRMING SPECTRUM-SHARING DECISION AND MVDDS OPERATING RULES 2003 Press Releases- CNN’S LOU DOBBS TO INTERVIEW DIRECTVs EDDY HARTENSTEIN DURING SPRING SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- SBCA PROMOTES ALEX BRECKON TO VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2003 Press Releases- SATELLITE RADIO PANEL AT SKYFORUM TO FOCUS ON PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT 2003 Press Releases- SATELLITE BROADBAND’S CONSUMER & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TOPIC AT SPRING SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- FCC COMMISSIONER KEVIN MARTIN TO BE INTERVIEWED LIVE DURING SPRING SkyFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- SATELLITE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBER SATISFACTION CONTINUES TO RISE. TAYLOR RESEARCH UNVEILS SURVEY DATA AT SPRING SkyFORUM 2003 Press Releases- SBCA PRESIDENT ANDREW WRIGHT TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 2003 Press Releases- Satellite Television Industry Questions Constitutionality Of Proposed Satellite-Only Sales Tax In Ohio 2003 Press Releases- COMMENTS OF SBCA PRESIDENT ANDREW WRIGHT IN RESPONSE TO TESTIMONY BY OHIO TAX COMMISSIONER TOM ZAINO 2003 Press Releases- SBCA SURVEY FINDS BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAM PREFERENCES CONSISTENTLY STRONG AMONG DBS SUBSCRIBERS 2003 Press Releases- U.S. DBS SATELLITE TELEVISION SUBSCRIBERS TOPS 20 MILLION MARK 2003 Press Releases- STATEMENT OF SBCA RETAIL CHAIRMAN JIM STEPHEN 2003 Press Releases- SBCA 2003 RETAILER RALLY: SENDING OUR SIGNAL TO THE HILL 2003 Press Releases- SBCA’S ANDY WRIGHT RESIGNS 2003 Press Releases- STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO FCC ADOPTION OF “PLUG-AND–PLAY” AGREEMENT 2003 Press Releases- TOP INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN SBCA’S FALL 2003 SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- SBCA RETAILERS RALLY ’ROUND THE HILL 2003 Press Releases- SATELLITE RADIO’S TOP MARKETING EXECS TO PARTICIPATE AT SBCA’S FALL 2003 SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- SBCA INTRODUCES TWO NEW EDUCATION COURSES; NSTP RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION COURSE NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH 2003 Press Releases- GLOBAL SATELLITE EXECUTIVES TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL TRENDS AND FUTURE INITIATIVES AT SBCA’S FALL 2003 SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- CBS NEWS’ “THE EARLY SHOW” ANCHOR HARRY SMITH TO KEYNOTE AT SBCA’S FALL 2003 SKYFORUM IN NEW YORK 2003 Press Releases- SBCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES 2004 INITIATIVES 2004 Press Releases 2004 Press Releases- OVER 25,000 SATELLITE TECHNICIANS GAIN NSTP CERTIFICATION. SBCA’s National Standards and Testing Program Trains Over 30,000 2004 Press Releases- FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL LAUDS SATELLITE INDUSTRY ROLE IN INCREASING COMPETITION IN TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 2004 Press Releases- APRIL 13 SKYFORUM TO FEATURE TOP-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS ON DBS AND SATELLITE RADIO MARKETPLACES 2004 Press Releases- RICHARD DALBELLO NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE SATELLITE BROADCASTING AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 2004 Press Releases- SENIOR PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVES TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES AT APRIL 13 SkyFORUM IN NEW YORK 2004 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES THREE NEW STAFF ADDITIONS 2004 Press Releases- SBCA PRESIDENT RICHARD DALBELLO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO FILE COMMENTS WITH FCC IN RESPONSE TO NAB ATTACKS ON SATELLITE RADIO 2004 Press Releases- SBCA: ENERGY & COMMERCE BILL OFFERS LITTLE TO SATELLITE INDUSTRY, CONSUMERS 2004 Press Releases- SBCA PUSHES FOR REASONABLE, CONSISTENT ROYALTY RATE STANDARDS FOR SATELLITE AND CABLE 2004 Press Releases- SBCA President DalBello Speaks at Washington’s Media Institute 2004 Press Releases- President DalBello Spoke at Team Summit on the Importance of Retailers to the Association 2004 Press Releases- T. HOWARD FOUNDATION VICE PRESIDENT NAMED ONE OF 2004’s “FIFTY MOST INFLUENTIAL MINORITIES IN BUSINESS” 2004 Press Releases- SBCA President Testifies Before Congress on Digital Transition 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Responds to House Energy and Commerce’s Mark-up of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Files Comments in Response to NAB’s Petition Against Satellite Radio 2004 Press Releases- 2003 “State of the Satellite Industry” Report Released 2004 Press Releases- T. Howard Foundation and SBCA Welcome Intern Class for 2004 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Partnership with Digital Hollywood Conference. Satellite Focused Research, Panels and Education Added to West Coast Agenda 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Passage of Pro-Consumer Satellite Legislation 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Files FCC Competition Report Comments 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Launches “The Retailer Connection" E-Newsletter Aimed at Retailer Members and Grassroots Efforts 2004 Press Releases- SBCA: DBS Tops 23 Million Subscriber Mark DIRECTV, DISH Network and VOOM Post Strong 2Q Subscriber Growth 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Digital Hollywood Line-Up Panels to Feature Top Industry Executives 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Wins Consumer Friendly FCC Ruling 2004 Press Releases- SBCA and SIA Applaud FCC for Satellite Focused Day 2004 Press Releases 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Commends Senate Commerce Committee’s Efforts to Set Firm Date for Digital Transition 2004 Press Releases 2004 Press Releases- SBCA: House Passage of SHVIA a Move in the Right Direction 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Releases Highlights of the 2004 Competitive Market Analysis 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Informs FCC on Satellite TV’s Parental Control Capabilities 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Adds Vice President of Training and Technology 2004 Press Releases- SBCA: Satellite Radio to Continue Providing Local Traffic and Weather Services 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Announces 2005 Media LawFORUM 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Congratulates Commissioner Adelstein on FCC Confirmation 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Applauds Congress for Reauthorizing the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act 2004 Press Releases- SBCA Salutes DIRECTV’s Eddy W. Hartenstein 2005 Press Releases 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Congratulates President George W. Bush. Bush Commences Second Term Today 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Recognizes FCC Chairman Powell For His Leadership. Powell to Step Down After Four Years At Helm of FCC 2005 Press Releases- BCA Salutes FCC Media Bureau Chief Ken Ferree 2005 Press Releases- SBCA: Commissioner Adelstein to Keynote 2005 Media LawForum 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Applauds FCC’s Decisions on Dual Carriage and Multicast 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Congratulates Commissioner Martin on Appointment as FCC Chairman 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Offers Online NSTP Certification Database 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Shifts Focus Toward Education and Certification 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Introduces Satellite Tech Connect Job Board 2005 Press Releases- SBCA Introduces Satellite Tech Connect Job Board. Online Service to Link Satellite Technicians with Job Opportunities 2005 Press Releases- SBCA and Keystone Career Institute Team Up to Offer Residential Certification Classes 2006 Press Releases 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Patricia Sumler as Executive Director 2006 Press Releases- SBCA ANNOUNCES 2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary Davidson of DIRECTV Elected Chairman of the Board 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Launches Ka/Ku on line certification 2006 Press Releases- SBCA and Associated Technical College Team Up to Offer Residential Certification Classes 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Announces the Launch of OTARD On-Line Form 2006 Press Releases- SBCA and Coyne American Institute Team Up to Offer Residential Certification Classes 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Applauds the State of Louisiana for Amending the Satellite Installer Exam 2006 Press Releases- SBCA and Lincoln Technical Institute Team Up to Offer Certification Classes 2006 Press Releases- SBCA and PPC Team Up to Offer Certification Classes 2006 Press Releases- SBCA to Offer Technician Membership 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Launches Update Licensing Database for Satellite Installers 2006 Press Releases- SBCA Hosts OTARD Ten Year Anniversary Celebration 2006 Press Releases- The SBCA is Excited to Announce the Election of Jan Farrell to Chair the OTARD Subcommittee 2007 Press Releases 2007 Press Releases- Applied Instruments Joins SBCA 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Reports that Community Associations and Rental Properties Violate the OTARD Rule at Alarming Rate 2007 Press Releases- SBCA to Offer Advanced Commercial Technology Course Utilizing NAS MFH1 Technology 2007 Press Releases- The SBCA Promotes Noah Cuttler to Director of Regulatory Affairs 2007 Press Releases- The SBCA Regulatory Affairs Department Launches Redesigned Website 2007 Press Releases- SBCA and North American Cable Equipment Team Up to Offer Certification Classes 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Joins the DTV Transition Coalition 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Partners With Hoteleguide to Support New Commercial Service 2007 Press Releases- Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. Joins SBCA 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Partners with WeQC.com to Support National Installation Quality Program 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Partners with Multiband to Support National Installation Quality Program 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Three New Installation Provider Members 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Announces the Addition of Lori Kalani to the 2007 Board of Directors 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Two New Installation Members 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Partners with CASE-SRS 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Announces 4 New Installation Members 2007 Press Releases- SBCA Announces 3 New Installation Members 2007 Press Releases \| Fair construction codes could effect installation costs, as well as, dish and direct tv pricing. 2007 Press Releases \| SBCA has partnered with RWM Fiber Optics, Inc. to help installers connect tv's and computers to the internet via satellite. 2007 Press Releases \| Report for installers of dish and direct tv high speed internet and television and applies to satellite contractors and technicians. 2007 Press Releases \| We're excited to work with our television and wireless satellite internet installer members in their education and licensing needs. 2008 Press Releases 2008 Press Releases \| Training program allows a better option when users compare satellite internet and data services. 2008 Press Releases \| Distributor and Manufacturer Members are in good company when compared to members such as Direct TV and Dish. 2008 Press Releases \| Sonora Design joins members including manufacturers and broadband internet providers supporting our MDU and commercial programs. 2008 Press Releases \| SBCA has teamed up with members for dish network and direct tv promotions and satellite product training seminars throughout the country. 2008 Press Releases \| Certification accepted as Continuing Education Units for CEDIA, great for members providing television and satellite internet connections. 2008 Press Releases \| Opportunities to expand DBS services such as tv programming from Dish Network and Direct tv internet service into MDU's. 2008 Press Releases \| The 2008 Board will help protect satellite customers for applications including mobile satellite tv and internet. 2008 Press Releases \| We anticipate working with DYNAFLEX-inc .com in direct support of educational efforts for satellite tv industry technicians. 2008 Press Releases \| Clearwire to provide SBCA members and their customers with wireless high speed satellite internet service. 2008 Press Releases \| Current and potential retail dish and direct tv installation member feedback creates two retail membership levels. 2008 Press Releases \| Satellite Training Institute incorporates SBCA's curriculum for both video and high speed satellite internet. 2008 Press Releases \| The SBCA appointed Joseph Widoff as Executive Director. He has strong direct industry knowledge of tv and radio broadcasting, technology and education which make him an ideal fit. 2008 Press Releases \| Installers of tv systems and satellite internet services no longer need a television technicians license. 2008 Press Releases \| Public Policy Director McCabe will protect the rights of a technician to install a tv or satellite internet connection. 2009 Press Releases 2009 Press Releases- SBCA: TV TAX WILL MAKE TELEVISION MORE EXPENSIVE FOR NEW YORKERS IF LAWMAKERS DON’T STOP IT \| New Yorkers will have to buy a TV, converter, or subscription such as Dish or Direct TV. 2009 Press Releases- ACTION ALERT: President Signs DTV Delay Act; New Transition Date of June 12, 2009 \| Due to the transition from analog to digital, satellite dish installation providers may experience an increase in calls. 2009 Press Releases- SBCA AND SATPROF TO OFFER ON-LINE CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR MFH2 TECHNOLOGY \| SatProf offers the DIRECTV® MFH2tm MDU television and satellite internet systems installation training course online. 2009 Press Releases- SBCA Forms the Satellite Industry Leadership Council \| The Satellite Industry Leadership Council will improve association effectiveness and includes professionals from all facets of the industry. 2009 Press Releases- SBCA Announces Partnership with OnForce, the Nationwide Online Services Marketplace, to Promote Excellence among Satellite Technology Service Providers 2009 Press Releases- SBCA to Offer Health Benefits to Member Companies 2009 Press Releases- SBCA to offer Fuel Discounts and Fleet Management to Member Companies 2009 Press Releases- SBCA to Offer Discounts on Pre-Employment Screening to Member Companies 2009 Press Releases- SBCA Offers On-Line Certification for MDU/SMATV Technology
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