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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. PROGRAMMING Sky Angel offers various Christian talk and news shows, including programming like Pat Robertson 's '' 700 Club '' (with the CBN produced '' Christian World News '') 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 ''. Sky Angel's Cable package includes the FOX News Channel . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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