When did we start using satellite dishes for television?

Satellite dishes for television began to gain popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The launch of the first commercial communications satellites, such as the Hughes Communications satellite in 1975, paved the way for direct-to-home (DTH) satellite services. By the mid-1980s, advancements in technology made satellite dishes more accessible to consumers, leading to widespread adoption for television viewing.