If you are not aware of this , then here is something for you , It is known as Free To Air , or FTA . FTA is small dish satellite Tv , dish size 32 to 38 inch or so , and FTA satellite programing is Free and 100% legal. Type in - fta satellite tv - in the google search box or type in ftalist.com , this will open your eyes and get you started. FTA has been available for several years now in the USA. There is a lot of FTA information on the internet about FTA. The Free satellite transmissions/programing do not need a descrambler because the programing is in fact free to watch. FTA is very common around the world and is available here in the USA. Also on FTA is Radio stations , music stations and more. This Is Not dish network and this Is Not direct tv , This is in fact FTA. FTA sites have forums so you can join in with other FTA people. You are a smart guy , this will trip your trigger.
http://www.ftalist.com/