Houston - TV-Cable-Internet-Radio
The media network in Houston is extensive, covering local channel news, newspapers and a vast array of radio stations. Many of the stations covering local and national news are biased because of commercialized backing. The National Public Broadcasting System (PBS), channel 8, and The National Public Radio (NPR), KUHF 88.7FM, are the only non-commercial television and radio station in the United States. The programming is payed for by viewers and the substance of shows are excellent
Unfortunately, since Texas and the States are so large, world news might not be covered as deeply as expatriates would like, to find out what is going on back in your hometown, you might need to get cable or satellite television or through the internet you can get newspapers online and online news. Please refer to News for more information.
There have been many changes in the Television and Internet industry. The market place is moving in all directions and even Houstonians can't keep up!
Services are varied and a lot depends on where you live. Some apartment blocks are tied to a particular provider, other areas of town are putting in new cables. To be on the safe side, ask your neighbors about the service providers in the area. It's not uncommon for a network salesperson to give you incorrect information about a service in your area.
When you decide on a service provider, double check what you are going to be charged for. Sometimes a vist by an enginneer to check the linkage to the cable, will be a hidden cost on your invoice. Be sure you know what you need and what you are requesting the company to supply.
Cable and satellite TV prices vary depending on the types of programs you want. There are usually a basic, medium or high service options. You are billed monthly and can use various payment options.
Some helpful links are listed below:
The ‘Common Myths’ and ‘Alphabet Soup’ section may help you with some of technical jargon:
www.digitaltvzone.com
You can purchase Time Warner cable system directly from this site.
www.twchouston.com
This site gives in depth service details about Dish Network and shop locations.
www.dishnetwork.com
Important: Before you buy anything, talk to your neighbors, find out what they are using; you don't want to be stuck with a system that can't be used in your area.
Please find below a list of Radio Stations, TV Stations and Cable Companies.
Radio Stations
- KILT AM 610 Sports Radio
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 881 5400 - KLVL Spanish Radio
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 225 3207 - KNUZ KQUE Radio Stations
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 523 2581
TV Stations
- Houston Public TV Channel 8 KUHT TV
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 748 8888
website: www.kuhf.org - Channel 2 KPRC TV
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 222 2222 - People’s Choice TV
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 307 6600 - CBS Channel 11 KHOU TV
Houston
Texas
USA
Tel: + 1 (713) 526 1111
Internet, Cable and Satellitecompanies and :
Time Warner Cable Television Services
www.TimeWarnerCableOffers.com
DIRECTV Official Site
www.DIRECTV.com
(800) 361 7175
Time Warner Cable Deal
Save with Time Warner Cable Bundled Services. TV, Phone and Internet.
www.TimeWarnerCable Deal.com
(866) 586 7018
Direct Digital TV
(866) 832 4122
Comcast Cable Deal
Comcast Bundled Services. TV, Phone and High Speed Internet.
www.Comcast Deal.com
(866) 523 9912
Comcast Digital Cable with Channel 1 On Demand
www.Comcast.com
(800) 266 2278
Comcast
20 E Greenway Plaza # 380A,
Houston, TX 77046
www.comcast.com
(713) 341 1000
(713) 341 8900
(713) 341 8800
DISH Network Satellite TV
(866) 737 6823
Expert Satellite
(866) 772 3942
Express Multiservices
3926 Avenue H, Ste 21,
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 239 0175
Direct TV Local Satellite Television Sales Office
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 937 9232
20 20 Cablevision
4800 West 34th Street,
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 457 1402
A 1 Direct Dish
Houston, TX 77032
http://www.directv.com
(281) 487 2892
A 1 Direct Dish
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 937 9232
Anthony's Antenna & Satellite
10101 Harwin Drive # 190,
Houston, TX 77036
www.thehdkid.com
(713) 783 9599
Anything Wireless
16140 Kuykendahl Road, Suite 102,
Houston, TX 77068
www.awatoz.com
(281) 516 3474
Arris
6655 Roxburgh Drive,
Houston, TX 77041
http://c cor.com
(713) 849 4116
(713) 329 2762 (fax)
AT&T Mobility
790 West Sam Houston Parkway North,
Houston, TX 77024
http://www.att.com
(713) 465 7714
AT&T Wireless
5161 San Felipe Street,
Houston, TX 77056
http://www.cingular.com
(713) 301 3056
Authorized Agent Nationwide
http://www.houstonsatellite.net
(800) 632 6570
(713) 683 3914 (fax)
Blakemore's Telcom
9003 Rocky Valley Drive,
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 495 9911
Bon Voyage
7043 Winkleman Road,
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 530 0393
Business Dish Network
17202 Hollow Sands Court,
Houston, TX 77084
http://www.dishnetwork.com
(281) 855 9537
(713) 983 8100
Cable Alternatives Direct Sat
http://www.houstonsatellite.net
(713) 263 0002
Cable Alternatives Dish Network
http://www.houstonsatellite.net
(713) 263 0002
Cable Installers & Designers
1303 Sherwood Forest Street,
Houston, TX 77043
http://cableid.com
(713) 785 9044
(713) 785 1254 (fax)
Cable Time Warner
6016 2/3 Royalton Street,
Houston,
TX 77081
(713) 665 8910
Cable TV Construction
7710 Harms Road,
Houston,
TX 77041
(713) 896 4252
(713) 896 4254 (fax)
(888) 265 0819 (toll free)
Cable TV Direct TV
11650 Hempstead Road,
Houston, TX 77092
(281) 506 0314
CD Group
1001 South Dairy Ashford Street,
Houston, TX 77077
(713) 595 6663
