Satellite TV or Cable TV – Which is better?
Filed Under DIRECTV, Dish Network, Satellite TV General
The question of satellite TV or cable TV is one of those questions that does have a correct answer, unlike many of the which is better type questions. In case the answer isn’t obvious, listed below are some of the reasons why satellite TV is by far and away the superior pay TV option.
Better television quality via satellite
Put simply, there is no snow. Reception from satellite TV is more consistent and a better quality picture because it doesn’t have any of the fuzziness cabler subscribers are familiar with. What movies in near cinema quality or follow your favorite sport and not worry about straining to see all the action through the fuzzy picture.
More programming options with satellite TV
This point is very difficult for cable companies to argue against. Satellite TV networks are currently offering over 200 channels and more in high definition as well.
Free satellite TV equipment
The satellite TV retailers (VMC Satellite and Dish Pronto are two examples) offer a number of great promotions that include free satellite receivers for 1-4 rooms. there are no hefty upfront costs just to join the satellite TV revolution. Even better is that they also include a free DVR (digital video recorder) unlike the cable companies where you normally have to pay for this equipment.
Better service all around from satellite companies
Studies by independent sources show the customer satisfaction with the satellite TV companies is higher than with the cable companies. This might partly be due to them no needing to call as often because the satellite TV service is more reliable and doesn’t suffer the high percentage of outages that cable services are known to have.
Satellite TV is less expensive than cable
Satellite TV programming packages are often less expensive than the equivalent cable TV packages. This includes the fact you get the satellite TV receivers for free. For example, Dish Network retailers are offering 1-4 rooms plus a DVR for free when signing up for a 24 month plan. No high upfront costs to then realize you aren’t happy with the service.
Overall, millions have signed up for satellite TV and as more and more do the same, the programming choices will only increase. And who wants to be sitting around watching the big game with one minute to go and the signal is lost. Cable users know what that is like and only dream of what the satellite TV users are enjoying.