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What are the disadvantages of having satellite tv instead of cable tv?
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What are some of the advantages and disadvantages between cable and satellite TV?
Cable TV is more reliant and less costly. On the other hand, satellite often offers more channels.
Is Satellite Broadband better?
I believe that Satellite Broadband is better then Cable service. The benefits of having a Cable Broadband is that it runs a lot longer then the other services.
What are the disadvantages of satellite tv over regular cable tv?
One of the disadvantages of satellite tv is that for each tv, you need one dish, if you have 5 tvs in your house you will need 5 dishes. Also satellite reception can be degraded due to bad weather.
What are the benefits of having cable tv rather than satellite?
Cable T.V is less likely to go out during a storm or heavy cloud cover. Satellite T.V. does not always get the best recepetion, while cable T.V. will work rain or shine.
Does Dish DVR work when the satellite is out?
No, the cable will not work when the satellite is out. The satellite is what brings you the picture. If you are concerned about the satellite, I would stay with cable.
Is it possible to have a satellite dish and also have cable at the same time?
Yes. Most likely you will need new wiring for having both satellite television and cable TV depending on the circumstance. When the technician comes out, be sure to tell them you have satellite or cable so they do not interfere with your current programming. Many people have Cable Internet and Satellite TV because generally satellite TV is cheaper and has more channels available--especially HD channels and international channels that are not available with most cable companies.
Is cable more reliable than satellite dishes?
Cable generally is more reliable than satellite dishes due to it's physical nature. It's connected directly from the supplier to your television instead of intercepting signals using a dish. While severe weather can affect your cable line, a satellite dish can be knocked out by mere rain.
What is cheaper -- satellite TV or cable TV?
satellite, you can steal it... lol cable is probably
Why should you get Dish Network instead of cable?
There are pros and cons to having Dish and for having cable. Cable does not have as many channels to choose from or DVR. But, during storms Dish goes out a lot.
Is dish cable or antenna?
Dish TV is a satellite service that is offered for people to watch cable television. It does involve the introduction of some cables to the home but is still considered a satellite service rather than a cable service or an antenna service.
What are the advantages of satellite television compared to regular cable?
The only advantage that satellite internet has over cable, is that in certain locations where cable is unavailable, usually satellite will provide television services.
Can you use satellite cable as coaxial cable?
no.
