Satellite Vs Cable

Satellite vs CablennWith cable TV rates going up constantly, it's no wonder that millions of nAmericans are switching over to satellite TV. The DISH Network Corporation nownboasts over 13 million subscribers and that number is growing almost exponentially.nWhy are so many American television viewers switching from cable to satellite andnspecifically to Dish Network satellite TV? Read on as we do a side by side comparisonnbetween satellite television and cable television.nn

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• First is the cost issue. Dish Network packages start as low as $19.99 per month,nwhile cable packages often start at $69.99 or more per month. So DISH Network satellitenservice is much more affordable and with today's economy, that is important.
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• Next is the video and audio quality issue. Dish Network satellite TV uses 100% digitalntechnology in all it's programming. So you get the most crystal clear picture possible.nSince cable uses anolog combined with digital signals, you often get a fuzzy picture withncable TV and that can be hard on your eyes. Dish Network uses the very latest cuttingnedge digital technology so your viewing experience will be an enjoyable one.
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• Next is the availability issue. Often times cable cannot be installed in certainnremote or mountainous areas due to the difficulty in laying cable in such areas.nBut with satellite TV there are no such limitations. Dish Network's fleet of 14nU.S. satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of 22,500 miles beaming their digitalnprogramming down to it's residential and business customers in the United States.
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• Next is the service outage issue. According to J.D. Power & Associates,ncable viewers suffer outages between 3 and 5% of the time. With satellite TV thisnfigure is reduced to just 1%.
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• Dish Network offers hundreds of channels to watch and over 70 HD programmingnchannels, whereas with cable you get far fewer channels and fewer HD channels.nDish Network offers several different programming packages to suit every member ofnyour household. From the 'America's Everything Pak' to the DishFamily package to nthe DishLatino package DISH has the right package for your television viewing needs.nAlso, DISH offers their International package. Most cable companies don't offernany foreign programming. DISH also offers over 35 premiumnMovie packages and several outstanding Sports packages.n
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• Dish Network Satellite TV offers free receivers for up to 4 TV's at no additionalnmonthly costs. With cable TV you have to pay an additional $5.00 per month for eachnadditional cable box you require.
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• With Dish Nework there is no upgrade fee when upgrading to either a DVR receivernor an HD receiver. With cable you have to pay extra for such upgrades in service.nWith the DISH DVR Player you can pause and replay live TV or simply recordnall your favorite shows for viewing later. The DISH DVR allows you to watch TV how younwant to and when you want to.

nnnIt's clear from the information above that the DISH Network Satellite TV service isnvastly superior to that of cable. With Dish Network's low monthly cost, to superio 100% digital quality video and audio, superior programming selections, including ove 70 HD national programming channels and its free satellite equipment and freenstandard installation, Dish Network is the best home entertainment value for yournmoney.n