Article by Jon Jacobson When it comes to competition, satellite TV sure knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a winner. There are a number of reasons why satellite service has gained a lot of momentum in recent years in terms of popularity, and why it has come close to passing cable service and the leading choice among television viewers across the United States. Benefits like programming variety, premium channels, interactive features, affordability, customer service, and digital and high definition transmissions have…