How have direct broadcast satellite (DBS) services challenged cable?
A) They offer a lot more stations than cable.
B) They are able to send signals directly to small satellite dishes where the installation of cable wires hasn't been possible.
C) They have started to create their own programming, while cable still only shows reruns of old network programs.
D) They have a better relationship with broadcast networks than cable does, and thus have lower retransmission fees than cable.
E) All of the options are correct.
Correct Answer:
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