Are you thinking about getting rid of your ancient dial-up connection for something more dynamic and interesting when it comes to television? Well today you've got more options than ever before when it comes to selections. However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide on a good or service to purchase when you are exposed to multiple products with unlimited features. But if you're thinking about setting up a new television service provider in your house you don't have to think too hard in your decision because it is more black and white than you think.
When it comes to comparing prices between satellite and cable television both services are nearly the same or at least very similar. It may be a good idea to look into any promotions going on with regards to a good television package, but even then the prices might not differ enough. Both services also offer nearly the same television programming. In both cases you'll have a large variety of standard channels, premium movie channels and extra subscription packages such as the Premier League soccer package. You can also receive channels with some of the newest HD technologies with both providers. By taking these variables in mind you may be even more confused than before, yet the marked differences between cable and satellite TV go beyond pricing and programming.
One of the biggest advantages of satellite TV over cable TV is the incredible accessibility. You won't find many cable subscribers in the remote wilderness areas of the country. Cable may be available through most cities, large towns, and suburbs or American, but once you step out into the middle of the Great Plains, the steeps of the Rocky Mountains, or the highways in the Arizona Desert you will begin to see lots of satellite TV dishes on top of roofs. Why is this? Well the major reason is because a cable landline is used to transmit television signals, but homes that may live off of the cable line grind are left watching the prairie dogs. Companies need some sort of cost benefit in order to expand their cable lines to the smaller most desolate places of America. Satellite TV takes over responsibility for this cable line problem by transmitting television signals via satellite dishes.
This leads to the second large difference in between the two service providers. Cable equipment requires a black box and cable set up which may seem easy. Satellite TV needs to have a satellite dish installed which a professional can do free of charge. The benefit here is that if you want to move to another location all you have to do is uninstall you satellite dish, and then set it up again once you relocate. It may seem like a small hassle but the benefits of added picture quality make it manageable.
In either case your decision ultimately comes down to your own needs as a consumer and your available budget to spend. But the most important thing is to be conscientious about the good and bad of both potential services.