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TV Cable and Satellite

Cable TV has been a choice for many years and long ago the only choice if you wanted more than the standard few channels on VHF. Long ago the cost of installation was high and the monthly fees would continue to steadily rise. With the introduction of satellite television; however, the competition has caused cable to become comparable to satellite. Today cable and satellite TV have few differences, but there are some differences to consider.

Both cable and satellite television offer parental controls regarding the programs children can access and blocks on complete channels can be created.

The installation times will often differ dramatically with cable TV often taking up to five days to dig the trenches and bury the cable. If you are moving into a residence that is cable ready; however, it is simply a matter of flipping a switch. Satellite can be installed can be done in a day by securing a small dish to the roof of your home or a sturdy pole and connecting the wiring. Installation costs are often small due to the competition and incentives to encourage people to purchase a contract.

According to J.D power and Associates” survey, satellite TV including DirectTV and Dish Network ranked as a leader in the industry. The prices between cable and satellite television do differ and cable TV continues to raise their prices while satellite TV has actually decreased. Generally speaking, satellite TV will often offer more channels than cable TV as well. There are so many options available to you on the market today, don’t be put off.

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