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[S103]Satellite Tv Vs Cable Tv

by Nathan Knightley, Nat

Starting with February 17, 2009, digital satellite TV becomes a legal and functional necessity for many users. The digital code will apply for broadcasting all over the United States, as the analog mode will be eliminated completed. Digital satellite TV meant the beginning of the end for analog transmission systems. Satellite dish users will not feel any change with the passage to digital broadcasting, but things are different with those who rely only on the TV antenna for local network reception. Under such circumstances, one can either subscribe to digital satellite TV or integrate a converter box for the decoding of the digital signal into analog format.

Prices for digital satellite TV services are expected to drop, yet, high definition (HD) programming will remain pretty expensive options both to make and broadcast, with the costs reflected in the subscription fees. The majority of TV stations will not allocate special budgets to invest only in high definition transmission, and won't go for such a drastic modernization. In other words, digital satellite TV users will face no changes with 2009, because their providers already rely on the mode required; cable companies are the ones to be more affected as they may have to eliminate the analog services.

The great part about digital satellite TV is the impeccable video and audio broadcast quality. Furthermore, the only way to benefit from high definition systems is to incorporate digital technology; so far the downsides of the digital mode have not become obvious to satellite dish users, as all they need is some quality equipment that is generally offered by the service provider. Then, digital satellite TV options can be applied to larger residences, as the system is compatible with up to eight rooms; yet, the costs will be a match to such a TV variant.

Though many comparisons, tips and suggestions are present online, people very rarely understand the complexity of the digital PC satellite TV option as compared to cable systems. Incidents sometimes reveal the bad bits, while upgrades prove that there is a better way than the one you've been sticking to. This implies that it is pretty difficult to identify the flaws of a system that is too complex for the common man since despite the great TV service quality inconveniences do exist, even if in a minimum or reduced form without negative outcomes for large numbers of users.

Up until the mid 90s the American television viewing public had the option of either watching the programs provided by the established free-to-air channels, or else they could subscribe to cable TV. At that time the cable TV providers were at the forefront of improving the quality of programming and ensuring the use of the latest TV technology.

However the introduction of satellite TV in the mid 90s was the start of a new television era that not only led to a continual improvement in the variety and quality of the programs being shown, it was also the start of a period during which a rapid improvement in TV technology took place.

The public now had a greater choice of TV options - more competition in the market place led to greater benefits for viewers. A bigger choice of channels and programs; cheaper subscription rates; improved customer service; and special deals for new subscribers. Families who wanted to improve their home entertainment choices now had a realistic choice - satellite TV or cable TV.

The major difference between the two types of systems is in the way the TV signal is transmitted. With cable, the signal is delivered to each household via a network of cables. The competing system uses a satellite situated in the south that transmits the signal to a satellite dish located usually on the roof of the subscriber's house.

In the not too distant future satellite TV will become the most popular TV system in the country. There are a number of reasons why new subscribers and existing cable TV customers are taking up satellite TV in large numbers.

1) As the cable TV companies have been increasing their subscription charges at a faster rate than the satellite companies, cable is now dearer than satellite for the same program options and service. This trend is expected to continue in the future.

2) Satellite TV has a reputation for being more reliable than cable. Annoying transmission disruptions occur much more frequently with cable and are usually caused by bad weather conditions, a situation that doesn't affect signal transmission by satellite. This problem is one of the major reasons for subscribers switching over to satellite.

3) All satellite TV channels are transmitted in 100% digital for both picture and sound. This feature provides a much more pleasurable and satisfying experience than watching many of the channels shown by cable TV. Another example of the better technology employed by the satellite companies.

4) Due to the superior technical features of satellite TV, it can provide a larger number of channels than cable therefore offering a much wider range of programming options for all. In addition to the free-to-air channels offered by the long-established TV companies - NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox - all the popular programs presently shown on cable are available on satellite, plus many more. Indeed there is something for all interests whether it be news, current affairs and documentaries; sports; childrens' programs; movies; light entertainment or sitcoms. Specials events such as concerts, sports etc. are also available.

5) Signing up new TV subscribers is a very competitive business. The two major satellite TV companies spend huge amounts on advertising trying to entice families to switch from cable and the other satellite company. What this means to those looking for a new TV provider is that there are plenty of deals and inducements around. From free equipment and installation, deals on program packages, and deals offered by the installers, new subscribers have never had it so good.

6) Regular surveys of the level of customer satisfaction clearly and consistently show that the satellite TV companies and their installers out-perform the cable companies.

7) Satellite TV subscribers can benefit from access to an internet connection provided by the satellite dish, giving a faster connection than by cable.

The intense level of competition between the two major satellite TV companies will always ensure that subscription rates are competitive and that the programming options will improve.

So for those families looking at a different option than their present service provider then there's no better time to make that change than now. There's plenty of great deals around with no equipment to buy; very little commitment on the part of the subscriber; and customer care is as good as ever.

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