Why Satellite TV Beats Cable
There are three choices available to you for TV viewing enjoyment. Air-to-ground TV programming was once the only method available; today, it still exists, but has been largely eclipsed by other technologies. Cable companies stole much of the thunder (and viewing audience) from air-to-ground stations, though a few diehard watchers still tune into their local channels through rabbit ear antennas. Cable provided a better selection of channels for viewing. However, technology has marched on, relentlessly. Today, cable is going the way of air-to-ground stations, eclipsed by satellite TV technology. Why is satellite TV a better choice of your viewing enjoyment than cable? Let’s look at the subject in greater detail.
Picture Quality â Satellite TV is purely digital, unlike that sent out by many cable companies who still use an outdated analog signal. Of course, analog signal ends this year. To compensate, cable companies are charging their customers more for channels they already receive, just for the privilege of viewing them in a digital format. Satellite TV has always been digital, so watchers will experience no difference.
In addition, satellite provides the clearest picture possible, with the most uptime available. There are no ground wires to be cut by construction or road crews, meaning that you have reliable TV watching enjoyment all the time.
Channel Selection â Satellite providers currently offer far more channels than cable companies do. This means that whatever you want to watch, you will find it on satellite TV. Whether you enjoy historical/scientific discourse (the Science Channel, Discovery and History Channel) or you enjoy pop culture, music, movies, local channels or sports, you will find it all with satellite TV providers. Additionally, satellite TV offers better channel packages than cable companies do. This means that you can customize your viewing experience and get the package that best suits your needs.
HD channel selection is another huge factor in the choice between cable and satellite providers. Currently, cable companies offer slightly more than 60 HD channels. Contrast that the 100 HD channels offered by satellite providers. That number is set to grow, as well, while cable companies will remain largely static due to bandwidth constraints. HD is the way of the future for TV viewing and satellite companies are firmly on board.
DVR and Computers â Finally, satellite providers offer a better selection of DVR-enabled receivers and even access to your favorite shows on your computer. The right DVR will allow you to record your favorite TV shows, in both standard and high definition formats. You can also program your receiver from any computer or web-enabled cell phone when you choose the right receiver. Cable companies cannot even come close to that.
More and more consumers are demanding to watch TV via their computers, as well. Satellite providers are more than happy to accommodate this growing trend, while cable companies have their heads firmly rooted in the ground. In short, satellite providers remain on the cutting edge of technology and entertainment, committed to providing the best mixture of the two for their customers.
Kevin Martinez
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December 19th, 2009 at 5:23 am
What is better, Cable or Satellite? I honestly think DirecTV is a ridiculous rip off. What about you?
Direct TV says they are better but you cannot beat cable. It is fact, information can move quicker through cables then wirelessly because you have to relay wireless information and there are loss of packets or w/e and satellite internet is the WORST. not to mention, i kinda enjoy the thought of watching tv on a stormy or rainy day, oh wait but i couldnt do that if i had satellite. i can only watch tv on satellite when it is nice outside, just the kinda days u DONT want to stay inside and watch TV.
December 19th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Me I prefer cable. Satellite goes out if a stiff wind blows. also you dont have video on demand with satellite. Also when it comes to problems with the service satellite will charge you enormous services rates and it takes weeks to come out. with cable service is free and only a max of a couple of days. Cable is the pick for me.
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December 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I used to have a satellite and liked it and now I have cable with on demand and I love it.
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December 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
I have cable, and one of the TVs I have it hooked up to is in my basement. Every time there is a tornado warning and I go to the basement, everyone I know who has satellite calls me for weather updates. If you can’t count on your service provider in an emergency, what good is it?
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December 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
I respectfully disagree with you guys . My neighbors have Comcast cable and it is expensive, has horrible customer service, provides fewer options, and, worst of all, the pictures on their sets (DLP, LCD and Plasma) are just terrible.
I have had Directv for 9 years, have had signal disruption 2 times from rain / hail, have super technical support, have never paid for equipment failure (although I do pay $5-$6 per month for equipment insurance for 2 DVRs and 3 receivers), have had my equipment upgraded many times over the years at no charge, and am treated wonderfully.
I can only report my own experience……. my neighbors do comment on the picture clarity on my TVs. Take care.
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December 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Hey, I found a good site that has a comparison between a cable and satellite tv. This is the link http://www.dish-network-vs-direct-tv.com/cable-vs-satellite-tv.htm
I am sure you’ll find something useful from it.
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December 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
My Satellite has yet to go out due to any storm. You have been watching too much cable. They fixed this problem a long time ago. I switched to Direct from cable and would not go back to cable tv if they offered me $1000. Everything about it is better. I did keep cable internet though and since I pay $3 to have all the locals in my other rooms I still get the discount on the internet service.
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