Satellite or Cable: Which Is Better?

Not sure if cable or satellite is better? Then you should check out this article! Most people see compelling ads that point out each provider's latest features and offers but are the most important factors to consider when choosing a provider. This article will give you a better understanding of cable and satellite.

Price difference:

Typically cable bills charge taxes and fees which may include franchising, broadcasting, and other types of regulatory fees. Digital Cable generally ranges from $60 to over $130. Satellite has packages with everyday prices under $50 a month. Other fees include equipment and services fees for high-definition and digital video recorders.

Satellite companies have been offering services for years without having to charge fees beyond the standard sales taxes. In recent years, some states have had to enforce new taxes. However, satellite fees are nowhere near the height you'll find with cable companies. These companies have to spend large sums of money to build and upgrade networks. Some which require government approval and regulatory fees. When broken down channel by channel satellite comes out ahead. Both cable and satellite companies have introductory offers that get you in cheap if you're willing to commit to a service agreement averaging about 24-months nowadays. Commitments to service come with advantages like discounts on equipment, installation and programming packages

Package Difference:

Satellite Systems have the ability to broadcast over 500 channels directly to the home. Satellite is 100% digital so the quality is never fuzzy. A slight pitfall for satellite has always been their local station offering. Satellite has most of the major networks in all the major metropolitan areas but may lack some of the smaller stations residents typically get using an over-the-air antenna.

Cable Systems can provide over 300 channels all digitally formatted. Digital Cable has more local channels in major cities than satellite. Cable may also carry specialized stations dedicated to the local sports team or industry at a metropolitan level.

Equipment Difference:

Satellite consists of an antenna that is set up outside the home. The antenna is connected to a receiver inside the home using a coaxial cable. Satellite problems can generally be managed at the premises where the equipment is located.

Cable consists of wire runs from a central distribution point over a strand of networks that are laid throughout major metropolitan areas. Problems may occur at the home premises or somewhere along the network. Quality of service may become poor as the signal degradation occurs with every connection.

In summary, services are comparable but it's usually price, eligibility and equipment features that determine our decision. All providers have advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to understand determining factors when choosing a provider.