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If you mention cable to the average person, he'll assume you're talking about TV channels. Cable services can easily mean that, but there are other options. The other two most common services that cable providers offer are phone and internet. A lot of people like this, because they get three services all bundled together with one company and on one bill. They often save money that way, too, because each service would cost more by itself than it costs when included in the bundle. Cable services are usually reliable, and they're in so many cities and towns around the country that most people have the option to use them.

If you live in a very rural environment, you might not have access to cable services. If you're in an urban or suburban area, though, you shouldn't have any problem getting at least one cable company to offer you its services. Some very large cities have several cable companies in them, and their service areas overlap, which gives consumers more of a choice. No matter whether you have that option, or you only have one cable company near you, you'll still need to decide which of the cable services you want to use.

If you only want phone or Internet, expect it to cost more than it would if you were also a cable TV customer. Those people who use all three services usually get the best prices on them, closely followed by people who use TV and one other service. If you don't need a landline phone, just getting Internet and cable services might be enough for you - and will usually save you some money versus getting TV from the cable company and Internet from a different provider. Make sure you discuss more than just the cost, though, because the reliability of the services also matter.

Cable services can sometimes go out due to bad weather or other factors, and whatever services you have through your cable company wil all go out at the same time. If your TV is out, your Internet and phone will be, as well, if you have them all bundled together. Some people avoid using all of the cable services available because of that, but it's usually not an issue as long as you choose a cable company that provides reliable service and quick fixes for problems when they arise.

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