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Satellite TV (Dish Network) |
Cable TV |
| Popularity |
Satellite TV provides more than 30 million people in the U.S. Satellite TV future continues to expand. Now, even the cable companies have satellite dishes sitting outside. |
Cable is a tradional TV product which has been popular for years. Most of the countries are still behind because they do not have satellite system. With the added benefit of high speed digital cable TV, the market is still allow them to survive. |
| Equipment |
Satellite dish and receivers. |
Requires a set-top box for digital services. |
| Video and Audio reception quality |
The sound on scrambled channels is digital CD quality. Although digital signal is being compressed before receiving from every users, it will still provide
consistent and reliable good quality picture every time except bad weather. |
Cable's Basic and Expanded Basic services are all Analog but you can upgrade to Digital Cable. However, when you upgrade, the analog channels will remain Analog even though you have digital equipment. |
| Programming Channel |
Satellite TV has more channels than cable providers. It offers more international and sports programming. High Definition (HDTV) channels. It is partner with VOOM which offers the most HDTV channels available on the market today. The user has more power over program choices. |
Digital Cable can support up to 260 channels, not couting additional packages with pay per view services. Cable TV can have more local and community channel options. Cable viewers are a bit behind in HDTV services. |
| Equipment cost |
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Initial equipment costs are lower for Cable. |
| Pricing |
Ssatellite TV can save you money if including all the hardware cost. In general you get more channels per dollar spent. Normally its requires a higher initial costs for the local channels but if you commit to 12 months of services you can get free equipment and installation. |
Subscribe Cable TV need a lot of additional costs such as franchise fees, taxes, plus costs for any pay per view services, and equipment costs. However, Local channels are included. There are no maintenance costs with cable TV. |
| Outstanding Features |
Has some great features that are not available on Cable such as Personal Video Recording (PVR) which allows you to pause and even rewind the live broadcasts. Also has features like the Electronic Program Guide, Instant Weather, video on demand, games and other interactive services. |
Digital Cable provides an electronic Program Guide. It is like the normal analog TV that you can see in everyone house. The cable is still transmit in analog format from service provider to your house . In general,cable has less interactive features. |
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