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It is generally cheaper and may offer some sports channels that cable doesn't, but cable tends to be more reliable.
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Which is better, cable television or satellite?
This is always a personal choice, but for the money and reliability cable is still consider the better choice over satellite. This is because any storm can cause interruption in reception for a satellite dish, however, cable being hard wired keeps going strong.
What is the difference between a satellite internet provider and a cable company in the United States?
Satellite providers give you internet access via a dish, while cable companies do it via a direct, wired connection. If you have absolutely no other options, then satellite is okay. Compared to any other type of connection to the internet it is the slowest and least reliable.
What advantages does cable TV have over satelite TV?
Cable tv costs a lot less for basic packages. You don't have to buy any special equipment, although sometimes you do have to rent boxes. Cable gets better reception than satellite in bad weather, as satellite often gets disrupted a little.
Will an HDtv show programs in HD if you do not subscribe to HD through your cable or satellite company?
HD shows will show up on a HDTV without any HD services through the cable or satellite companies. HD shows won't show up on any other kind of tv without subscribing to HD through the cable or satellite company.
Is satellite internet a good deal?
Satellite internet is nice for people who cannot get any other internet at their house because cable and DSL is not run there. However, it is VERY expensive and not any faster than cable internet or DSL internet. So if you can, go with something other than satellite internet.
Does Cartoon Network have any virus?
No, impossible. Cartoon Network is a cable/satellite television channel.
Is there any cable tv in South Africa?
Yeswe usually use Satellite for international channels.
Is rg6 coax cable the best to use for satellite tv in home?
For Dish Network, we use RG6 coax cable to allow a higher frequency range for the satellite signal from the dish to your receiver. Any coax cable not rated at RG6 could affect the signal.
How do you connect an old fashioned satellite cable from the wall to a new hd tv It currently goes from the wall to the satellite box but then a cable runs from the box to connect to a tv?
Not knowing where this wall cable goes TO or comes FROM prevents any more help. Would suggest you run a new cable to these two items.
Are gunsmoke and or Bonaza on any denver tv channel?
They can both be found on TVLD via Satellite or cable.
How does the monthly cost of satellite television compare to cable?
The average cost for 64 cable channels a month is 39.99 and any additional 10.95 a month to add digital channels. The average cost for 60 satellite channels a month is 31.99 or 41.99 for 115 channels. You will also find that cable will charge a set up and installation fee and sometimes a monthly rental fee for your cable box, whereas satellite tv charges nothing for set up, installation and parts. All in all satellite is the way to go.
should i get cable or satellite services?
when it comes to usability and affordability, satellite tv is still the better choice. you can go to the website provided to know more about satellite tv. Satellite TV is cheaper than cable TV in most cases, but the weather affects satellite way more than cable TV, it the wind blows, if it gets very cloudy or rainstorms satellite will go out, snow affects reception also. Your local cable provider has techs on standby in almost all cases of bad weather to fix whatever interrupts the service. Also most of the time your local cable franchise provider has techs that are highly trained and are not paid per job so they make sure the job is done to the customers satisfaction.
