Satellite receivers are used by satellite TV providers like Dish Network and DIRECTV to receive a signal from an orbiting satellite and convert it into a signal that your TV can deliver as watchable programming. When you contract with a satellite provider for satellite TV service, you are often given the option of whether or not you wish to lease the satellite receiver from the provider for a monthly charge or to purchase the receiver outright so that you can continue to use it with other providers upon termination of your service agreement. If you are in possession of a satellite receiver that was installed for use with your Hotbird satellite TV service, you can “unlock” it for use with other providers using a very simple procedure.
