| |
Satellite TV |
Cable TV |
| Equipment |
Requires
Satellite dish and receivers
for digital service. Manufactured by Several providers. |
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. |
| 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. |
