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Satellite TV |
Cable TV |
| Equipment |
Requires Satellite dish and receivers for digital service. Manufactured by Several providers.
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Requires a receivers for digital services. Manufactured
by several providers. |
| Transmission and Reception Quality |
100% Digital giving better quality reception on
every channel. |
It is a hybrid: Cable delivers most channels in analog and only uses digital for premium channels and pay-per-views service and other networks offered only with digital cable. |
| Programming |
Satellite TV offers over 360 digital channels and an additional 31 commercial free premium movie channels. Locals are also included in most areas. |
Digital Cable offers over 260 channels, including 31 commercial free premium movie channels.Cable TV can have more
community channel options. |
| Pricing |
The national average cost for Satellite TV is $33.00 a month. |
The national average cost for digital cabel is $51.42 a month. |
| Parental Control |
Yes
| Yes (only available with Digital Cable) |
| Interactive Services Support |
100 hour FREE Digital Video Recorder which also has features like the Electronic Program Guide, Interactive TV, On-Demand (only available on the DVR 625), Instant Weather, and Instant Bill Pay. |
40 hours DVR (ranging from $39.99-$99.99) which has features like an Electronic Program Guide, and On-Demand.
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| Online Customer Services |
Offers 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. |
Offers 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. |
