Satellite channels can be any medium that helps to pass information to public. TV channels, mobile phones etc can be one of them.

For :

* Most of the television channels and their extreme drama can cause domestic issues in families.
* The younger generation seems to be the most effected because of violence shown.
* Most of the tele serials are based on extra marital affairs which makes most of us watch them with family.
* The advertisements shown, most of the times make no sense. Models with skimpy clothes cannot sell a product.
* A number of reality shows become obscene and disrupt minds of many users.

Against :

*Satellite channels can indeed be the most reliable source of information.
* It gives an update on all activities happening around the world, be it terrorism, war, crime etc.
* People become aware of thousands of things related to diseases, myths etc.
* Most channels help children gain knowledge. E.g. National geographic
* More channels will introduce more job opportunities in fields of journalism etc.
* It brings up social issues through news and reality shows.