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Satellite vs CableSatellite versus CableBy Gary DavisDish Network Satellite TV.ws (Webmasters - you may freely use this article in your newsletter or website, providing you re-print the article exactly as it appears, including the Byline, Bio and a link back to Dish Network Satellite TV.ws.) There's a battle going on between Cable TV and Satellite TV. Many people wonder what the best choice really is. The best choice may lay in these factors: PopularityBoth Cable TV and Satellite TV are popular. Although cable still is more popular overall, satellite TV has made huge gains on cable TV. EquipmentCable TV systemsrequire a cable to be installed from the network to your house. If your street has no cable you may need to wait a while before it is available in your area. Besides the cable you need a receiver. With digital services you need an additional box. Satellite TV requires a dish, a receiver and a cable from the dish to your TV (no digging in your garden). Reception QualityCable TVhas analog channels and even though you can upgrade to digital services, analog channels will still be analog, meaning an often fuzzy picture. is completely digital, which gives you all the advantages of digital systems. Very heavy rain or snow can obstruct reception briefly, but generally this happens very rarely. Reception quality is much better with Satellite TV. ProgrammingHere it gets really interesting. Cable TVcan handle up to 260 channels. more channels. Also, Satellite TV is more advanced in (High Definition Television) services. PricingUsually Satellite TV is less expensive than Cable TV due to many additional costs that are related to Cable TV: franchise fees, taxes, plus costs for any pay per view services, and equipment costs. mming.htm">Dish Network Programming Package starts at only $29.99 per month. Interactive ServicesIn generalSatellite TV has more interactive services than Cable TV. Digital services like Network's DVR (Digital Video Recorder) which gives the option to rewind while recording even in live broadcasts, EPG (Electronic Program Guide), Instant Weather, video on demand, etc. are all available on Satellite TV, but not all are available on Cable TV. High Speed InternetCablehas high speed broadband internet services. has this too, but is somewhat slower. Directv®: offers -internet.htm">Direcway High Speed Internet, which is ultra fast but somewhat expensive. Overall conclusion: Satellite TV is less expensive, has better picture quality (digital signal) and gives you more channels and programming options than cable TV. About the author: About the Author: Gary Davis is the CEO and Owner of Dish Network Satellite TV.ws and has written several articles on the satellite tv industry. Contact Information: Email: customerservice@dish-network-satellite-tv.ws">customerservice@dis h-network-satellite-tv.ws Author : Gary Davis Site : www.goarticles.com |
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