### Question
Can you define what direct-to-home satellite services means?


### Answer
**Direct-to-home satellite services** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 303*:

> the distribution or broadcasting of programming or services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscriber's premises or in the uplink process to the satellite

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 303*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part I-General Provisions**

