Satellite TV is a term that refers to the reception of television signals from satellites orbiting the Earth. While satellite TV remains the most common term used to describe this technology, there are several other synonyms that are used in different regions and contexts. These include direct broadcast satellite (DBS), direct-to-home (DTH), digital satellite television (DSTV), and free-to-air (FTA) satellite TV. Each of these synonyms has its own specific use and connotations, but they all refer to the same basic concept of receiving television programming through orbiting satellites instead of traditional terrestrial antennas.