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Satellite TV - HDTV Consumers Choice
 

While cable televisions has for years been the preferred provider of television in our homes that has been rapidly changing, satellite television is becoming the main choice of many consumers. Advances in technology over the past 15 years, especially High Definition (HDTV), has enabled satellite television providers to give subscribers quality programming, excellent reliability and exceptional value.

Satellite TV: Choice

These technological advances could not have come at a better time for consumers. The virtual monopolies that cable companies had on television programming did not foster much innovation and customer service nor did it keep prices from getting exceedingly higher. The increase in competition has changed the television landscape, though cable companies still increase prices with impunity the satellite television companies, in the United States DishNetwork and DirecTV, competition has given consumers a viable alternative. A choice that offers increased quality and quantity in programming.

The reason for the great quality picture is that all satellite television signals are 100% digital. This is one of the distinct advantages satellite TV has over cable television. It is also the reason that you can receive so many more channels including more High Definition broadcasts.

Satellite TV Myths

Unlike years ago satellite television no longer requires a huge satellite dish. Remember them in yards and on roofs. A small satellite dish with exposure to the southern sky is all that is needed to bring satellite television into your home. Also, unlike the "old" days of satellite TV, satellite television reception is rarely knocked out by the weather nor is your picture snowy. This was a common problem with early commercial satellite television. Thunderstorms and rain do not, I repeat do not knock out your satellite television reception. In fact statistics show that today satellite television is 2-3 times more reliable than cable television.

Satellite TV Equipment-In Plain English

To complete your satellite television system you must have the small satellite dish you will need a receiver or HD receiver attached to your television. With promotions offered by the satellite television companies the setup is easy and inexpensive. In fact DirecTV and DishNetwork have promotions in one form or another that include free professional installation (up to 4 rooms) and free receivers (also HD receivers) with DVR. Now you are set to receive audio and a crystal clear picture in your home that has exceptional quality images, sound clarity and channels galore. You also can customize your satellite television system by having a separate receiver on every television in your home allowing family members to watch and record different channels at the same time. No more fighting over what to channel to watch.

Satellite TV Programming

The programming choices with satellite television seem almost infinite. Satellite television offers more bang (channels) for your buck compared to cable television in channels offered. There are more regular digital as well as many more HD channels than cable. Many consumers have switched to satellite television from cable television for this reason alone.

The smallest satellite package will normally include over 100 channels. You can choose from a variety of packages that include extensive sports, music, educational, nature, international, and movie channels. You don not have to sacrifice viewing your local channels with satellite television or HD satellite tv, this has been a long held misconception. Now you can even receive satellite radio with its many commercial free stations. This variety allows you to customize your service to match your families budget and viewing habits.

Satellite TV Providers

DishNetwork and DirecTV in competition with the cable companies and with each other, both offer ongoing special promotions that include free installation for up to 4 rooms, free receiver (HD receiver), free DVR, free premium movie package and upgrades in all programming including High Definition. This is to the advantage of us all. The value do's not end with excellent digital pictures, extensive channel selection and outstanding reliability. Both DishNetwork and DirecTV offer excellent customer service, this is also a hallmark of the satellite television companies and why they have fast become the consumers choice.

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