The Satellite Tv Vs. Cable Debate

Are you tired of DTV? Are weak signals and limited content really frustrating when all you want after a hard day of work is two hours worth of good TV viewing? Then maybe it’s time for you to switch to satellite or cable TV. Which is better? Is this like comparing apples and oranges? Not really…more like comparing apples and moldy, month-old fruit. Cable used to be a good thing. However, satellite technology is now the best option out there. Let’s review the differences between cable TV and satellite TV so we can determine just why satellite TV has the advantage.

First of all, satellite TV is less expensive than cable TV. That’s going to win over most of the audience right there, since as you might have vaguely heard by now, this country is in an economic crisis. The less you spend on frivolous things, the better right? Well, one can hardly consider premium television frivolous since it brings you all of life’s greatest things like the Super Bowl, South Park, the 700 Club, WWE Raw and Lifetime Television for Women. (And bonus points to you if you enjoy all of those programs equally) Nevertheless, there’s no point in you paying extra money to cable when you could getting the same channels and more for less money every month.

That brings us to another issue: satellite TV has more channels than cable, including channels in standard format and in high-definition format. Not only do you get more original programming networks and movie channels, but you also get more channels for a lower price. Satellite TV also offers free TV installation in up to four rooms. With cable, you have to pay an additional set up fee for another cable box in your house.

Satellite has the lock on exclusive programming such as NFL Sunday Ticket, a feature that is not available on any other cable provider. Satellite TV also offers satellite radio channels and original channels that you can’t find anywhere on a cable lineup. Sometimes satellite channels even get premiere broadcasts that don’t air on regular TV until months later. Cable TV requires fees for additional boxes as well as fees for a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) system. Some satellite TV companies will actually give you a DVR or HDTV receiver for free with a contract for service.

This brings up to a touchy subject: what about contracts? Cable’s best advantage is that they offer service without contracts. However, not all satellite providers require long term contracts. In the past, some providers required long-term contracts in order to pay for the equipment. However in recent times both major satellite TV providers have introduced free installation and no contracts (or short-term contracts) along with their package deal.

Satellite TV has always garnered immense praise from the press for their quality of customer service—an accolade no cable provider can match. For more information on premium TV visit your local cable or satellite provider and ask for great summer deals.

By: Jesse Buckhead