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Satellite TV and Cable TV - Which Service is Better?


No doubt about it, the digital TV industry has really taken off over the past decade. With so many different companies all vying for subscribers, and so many special offers, its hard to know which TV service to pick. Consumers want the widest range of channels and programming and the highest quality audio and video available, all for the best price possible. One of the biggest choices TV watchers have to make right now is deciding between cable TV and satellite TV. There are many differences between these two types of television service. The customer should be well-informed about both before signing up for that two-year subscription.

TV lovers should know from the start that satellite TV offers many more benefits than cable TV. Cable TV does not offer the same image quality as satellite TV, in part because of the restrictions of its bandwidth. In fact, the satellite TV picture is usually twice as good as the cable TV picture. Because satellite TV is pure digital TV, it results in a superior viewing experience for the customer. With cable TV, on the other hand, the signal is weakened because it must travel from its system base and serve a number of different homes, and because it changes from an audio and video format to radio frequency and back again before it reaches a customers TV.

In order for the cable subscriber to get digital television which means a crystal clear picture and the best possible sound he must pay more to upgrade his subscription. A decoder box is also required in order for cable customers to get digital TV. With satellite TV, however, customers get pure digital television with no special requirements.

Most important of all, cable TV is often more expensive than satellite TV. This is because cable TV requires extra equipment, which subscribers must pay for, and because extra fees are often tacked onto a customers monthly payment. Satellite TV service providers like Dish Network and DirecTV are cheaper, providing free equipment, usually for multiple rooms in a customers house. Satellite TV companies also deliver a wider range of channels than cable companies, including more sports programming, more international channels and more movie options. With cable TV, viewers will have fewer high definition programming options than with satellite TV.

Right now, the two leading digital satellite TV service providers in the country are Dish Network and DirecTV. Both companies have subscriber bases numbering in the millions, and both offer free installation of free equipment. With more options for TV fans, and better image and sound quality, its easy to see why these digital satellite TV companies are flourishing. Tune in to satellite TV today, and see what youre missing!

J. Hall writes articles for consumers who want to find the best Dish Network offers currently available.

She has written for many major publications about the latest satellite TV deals and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.

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