'''Satellite Program Network''', or ('''SPN,''') was a satellite and cable [[TV network]] which broadcast in the United States from 1979 to 1990. SPN was created by Ed Taylor, an associate of [[Ted Turner]] and the head of the Southern Satellite Systems company. In 1985, SPN was acquired by [[Satellite Syndicated Systems]].<ref>"Satellite Syndicated Systems reports earnings for Qtr to June 30." ''[[The New York Times]]''. August 6, 1985. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990DEFDB1639F935A3575BC0A963948260]</ref>
In the 1980s, Satellite Syndicated Systems changed its name to TEMPOTempo Enterprises, and SPN and SPN International were changed to TEMPOTempo Television and TEMPO International, respectively. TEMPOTempo Television was a 24-hour national cable network serving all contiguous states, including [[Alaska]], [[Hawaii]] and [[Puerto Rico]]. The network, which began in 1979, was the second-oldest cable-only network.
Using a counter-programming philosophy, TEMPOTempo Television fulfilled viewer needs by dividing its program schedule into various dayparts including international programming, finance, sports, leisure and classic films.
Market studies clearly indicated that this unique programming approach attracted and retained upscale audiences who were looking for entertainment that was informative and substantially different from the standard options.
