Digital TV Giving You The Choice

Sky offers a range of package deals and bundles which often include a free rnSky Plus Box or Sky + HD which is an added benefit when watching high definition movies in 3D. The crystal clear image quality gives you worthwhile television viewing at reasonable prices.

Sky TV offers a variety of packages such as the Sky HD Starter package which includes free 20mb broadband, free standard set up, and free box all at a reasonable monthly fee. With this innovative package you get all 41 channels inclusive of the 17 HD channels and high speed broadband which is ideal for those of you who want to download at fast speed and watch programmes in high quality.

The Sky TV Extra package offers the ultimate in entertainment with over 93 entertainment channels to choose from in addition to a free Sky Plus Box, broadband and line rental. With this package you get free evening and weekend calls and up to 20mb of high speed broadband. This is an ideal package for those who talk more in the evening and want extra entertainment from their normal viewing package.

Another excellent digital TV provider is Virgin who offers a variety of packages and channels to suit differing tastes. Virgin packages vary in price according to your desired package. If you were to opt for the ultimate entertainment package which is the Virgin TV XL + Phone M you would get over 175 digital channels, unlimited weekend calls, on demand TV and catch up TV via BBC iplayer.

For those on a budget Virgin offer the Virgin TV M+ & Phone package which offers 75 digital channels, unlimited weekend calls, catch up TV and TiVo 500GB box with free installation. This is a reasonably priced option for those of you who do not watch much TV and would like the basic digital channels.

If you compare both Sky and Virgin it would seem that Sky offer more of a variety of options for every budget which includes more channels and more amount of calls for both evening and weekend. In comparison to Virgin which only offers unlimited weekend calls.

In addition Sky offer a variety of packages which are categorized such as children's package or news so you can specifically build your own packages. With Virgin you have a certain amount of channels and you pay for the channels according to the package you select. Therefore if you want more for your money and a wider range of choice Sky may be the better option for you as it incorporates more call time and more options for television packages including international channels.

Virgin has a limited number of channels in comparison to Sky and varies in price and is a viable option for those who want a standard digital package.