Satellite vs Cable

With cable TV rates going up constantly, it's no wonder that millions of Americans are switching over to satellite TV. The DISH Network Corporation now boasts over 13 million subscribers and that number is growing almost exponentially. Why are so many American television viewers switching from cable to satellite and specifically to Dish Network satellite TV? Read on as we do a side by side comparison between satellite television and cable television.

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

It's clear from the information above that the DISH Network Satellite TV service is vastly superior to that of cable. With Dish Network's low monthly cost, to superior 100% digital quality video and audio, superior programming selections, including over 70 HD national programming channels and its free satellite equipment and free standard installation, Dish Network is the best home entertainment value for your money.

G Alan Davis is owner of Digital Dish, has over five years experience in the satellite TV business, selling both DIRECTV and DISH Network and has written numerous articles on the subject.