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Choose Your Television Service
Cable TV Cable TV is a paid TV service. Cable TV is satellite TV that uses a series of communication satellites orbiting the earth. The signals (channels) are picked up by multiple satellite dishes and fed to a central location called a headend. From the headend, the signals (channels) are combined and fed throughout the community via a system of cables to your home. Channel selection, convenience and local government channels are among the strong points for cable programming. It also carries more bandwidth than traditional over-the-air broadcast, which allows for more channels and doesn’t require an external antenna. Cable also delivers channels in High Definition (HD). However, cable television is usually only available in urbanized or developed areas. This type of programming can be less friendly on your budget.
Satellite TV Satellite TV is a paid TV service. Like cable TV, it uses a series of communication satellites orbiting the earth to send signals directly to subscribers’ households through an installed satellite dish. This type of programming virtually eliminates the “middleman” and delivers clear, crisp signals directly to your house. Channel selection, quality, availability and cost of programming are among the strong points for satellite programming. It offers more channel selections than over-the-air broadcasts and can offer more programming than cable TV. Satellite TV is available anywhere, even in undeveloped areas. Local channels are also available in programming packages as well as HD channels. Satellite TV requires the installation of a satellite dish somewhere on your property.
What to look for in your television provider When considering a provider for your television service, pay attention to these points. Know Your Provider • Television is important to you. A local television provider can respond quickly when service is needed and they’ll know how to service your unit. • When you decide on a type of TV service, do the research. Read the paper or look in the phone book. Local advertisers should be local providers of service and maintenance.
Know Programming Packages and Costs • It is also important to consider the packaging and channel selections when choosing your provider. As stated above, not all providers have the same channel selections nor offer
the same prices. • Make sure all costs are noted up front. Many providers have hidden fees and surcharges. Cable and satellite providers offer different packages depending on channel selection and quality of programming. There is a programming package that is right for everyone! Know What the Provider Offers It is important to know the benefits the provider offers. What hours during the day are they available? Weekends? Holidays? Will they service your installed units? Providers should not only provide you with service, but also be available for any question s you might have. Select a provider that not only offers the programming that is right for you, but also services it, is local and trusted, and will be there when you need them most.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 | htrnews.com
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