|
…because we are the #1 direct marketing retailer for Dish Network and we are ranked in the TOP 10 retailers in America out of more than 24,000. Since 1997 we have brought to the Dish Network family nearly 50,000 satisfied customers. We pride ourselves in marketing programming, equipment, and promotions that meet your lifestyle, and we offer pricing packages to meet your budget.
| |
Cable TV |
Satellite TV |
| Equipment |
Requires a set-top box for digital services. Manufactured
by several providers. |
Satellite dish and receivers. Manufactured by Echostar,
RCA, and Hughes.
|
| Transmissionand Reception Quality |
Cable's Basic and Expanded Basic services are all Analog but you
can upgrade to Digital Cable. However, when you upgrade, the analog
channels will remain Analog even though you have digital equipment. |
100% Digital which in general means better quality reception on
every channel. No ghost or Snow! However, TV reception can be subject
to interference from blizzard-like snow
|
| Programming |
Digital Cable can support up to 260 channels, option
packages along with pay per view services. Cable TV can have more
community channel options. |
Satellite TV’s offers over 350 digital channels
and an additional 31 commercial free premium movie channels. Satellite
especially Dish Network also offer over 100 international channels,
33 pay-per-view movie channels and 12 pay-per-view sports channels.
9 State-of-the art High Definition (HDTV) channels are also available
like TNT and The Discovery Channel. |
| Pricing |
Cable TV can have a lot of additional costs such as
franchise fees, taxes, plus costs for any pay per view services,
and equipment costs. It’s national average cost for digital
cable is $51.42 a month |
Usually if you add up all of the costs of cable,
satellite TV can save you money. You get more channels per dollar
spent. The Nation average cost for Satellite TV is $33.00 a
|
| Parental Control |
Yes (available with Digital Cable) |
Yes
|
| Interactive Services Support |
Digital Cable provides an electronic Program Guide.
In general it is less user-friendly and has less interactive features |
Satellite has some great features that are not
available on Cable. For example, Digital Video Recording (DVR)
for FREE which allows you to pause and even rewind live broadcasts.
Satellite TV also has features like the Electronic Program Guide,
and Instant Weather.
|
| Online Customer Services |
They both offer online services such as viewing current
and prior statements, adding packages and making payments to your
account.They also provide online user manuals and installation guides. |
| Warranty |
All providers should offer 12 months of warranty from
the day of activation and a 24 hours customer service line. * Satellite
TV and some cable companies require a 12 month commitment
|
|
