Why the big controversy over the TV switch to digital?

Posted on 14th September 2011 in Cable and Satellite TV

Honestly, I am a little surprised at all the commotion over the change to all digital television. It’s not like we didn’t know three years ago that this was coming. I don’t hear anyone saying that digital is bad, or worse than analog TV, only that it’s creating a hardship for a small percentage of people. If you have cable or satellite television it doesn’t matter what kind of TV you have, it will still work. If you have an HD TV then you only need rabbit ears or an antenna on your roof to receive the signal. 

Where was the uproar when typewriters were eliminated by computers and printers? What about the switch from leaded gasoline to unleaded gasoline? I don’t remember people complaining over that one either. Cd’s replaced records, and now Blu Ray is about to replace regular DVD’s.  Are you prepared to change out your light bulbs? Eventually they will stop making the energy hungry incandescent bulbs in favor or the fluorescent ones. Everything changes, if you are not moving forward then what is the point of being here? 

What I don’t understand is why our government is giving vouchers so people can purchase boxes to convert the digital signal back to analog. Since when is Washington responsible for guaranteeing our nightly entertainment? A little less TV would probably be better for our country anyway, and a bit more homework might be completed if we only had 2 televisions instead of 5. Digital Television has a superior picture, and all the major networks have already invested millions into the equipment needed to broadcast in digital. Our government has already sold the current analog spectrum to other industries to develop other technologies for us to use later. It’s going to happen folks, it may be delayed, but it will happen.   Read more...

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Five Crucial Reasons To Switch To Satellite Tv From Cable

Posted on 13th March 2011 in Cable and Satellite TV

Making the choice to upgrade any sort of technology can take a little bit of time. After all, if you’re already used to a particular way of doing things, it can definitely require some convincing to go ahead and make a big change. And you don’t have to be a total tech-head to think that it’s a better idea to go with something new. A lot of people who are balancing their entertainment budgets will find that switching to a new form of technology is a great idea, simply because it is more affordable than ever to go with the latest development rather than continuing to pay the big bucks for something older.

If you’re not with satellite tv yet, here are five crucial reasons that you might want to get started switching to satellite from cable. Whether it’s for entertainment purposes or just a smaller bill, you’ll find that there are more and more compelling choices for making the change.

5. HD TV is a whole lot better with satellite. If you’re like most Americans, you might be interested in getting the best out of your new television set, and most likely, your new television set has HD capabilities. If you’re already going to decide to invest in something with high definition quality, then it makes sense to have the service provider that brings you all of the high definition programming. Since satellite has gone ahead and gotten on board with HD a whole lot more than cable has, it means all of the best programming, from the latest sporting events to feature-length films.  Read more...

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Cable Business is Disappearing as Customers Switch to Directv Satellite

Posted on 18th February 2011 in Cable and Satellite TV

Till very recently, Cable had little or no competition from anywhere and new customers all selected Cable.  As Satellite TV gains more subscribers and grows in customer satisfaction, those days will soon be gone.   Customers are making the switch from cable companies due to the arrival of comapnies like DirecTV.  Because of technological advances, cable no longer holds advantages over Satellite.

DirecTV Satellite Service Gives you Access to Digital Local Channels

The only way you could get local channels in the recent past was to sign up with a cable company.  However, that is no more.  Satellite providers such as DirecTV are now offering local channels.  If offered in your area, you ca even get those specified local channels in High Definition.

Everyone gets High Speed Internet Access through DirecTV.

Cable was the first television provider that could offer high speed Internet as a part of a package.  Currently, providers of Satellite service are doing the same thing, and making it more widely available to potential customers.  If you live in a rural area, a dialup connection may be your only option for Internet access.  High speed Internet service can be delivered by satellites companies like DirecTV no matter where you live because signals are being bounced back from the sky.

Entertainment on the Move is What DirecTV is all About  Read more...

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Making the Switch to Satellite TV

Posted on 7th February 2011 in Cable and Satellite TV

Whether you are a cable customer or get your TV through air-to-ground transmissions, there are numerous reasons to make the switch to satellite TV.  Satellite providers offer you tremendous access to the news, entertainment, sports, music and movies that you want.  In the case of air-to-ground viewers, you’ll be delighted with the expanded programming.  In the case of cable customers, you will be stunned by the savings and by the additional number of channels available.  What’s the real story behind satellite TV?  Why is it the best choice for your home?  Here’s a brief rundown.

Satellite TV is the only broadband TV service available throughout all of North America. Obviously, traditional air-to-ground signal has a very limited range.  The curvature of the earth ensures that the signal can only travel so far.  Cable is likewise limited in its scope.  Unless you live in an urban area or in a developed township, you likely can’t even get cable. However, satellite TV is available for everyone who can see the southern skies.

Does this mean that you need to have a great eyesore of a satellite dish disrupting your yard or attached to your home?  Actually, modern satellite dishes are quite small, just over a foot in diameter.  That means you can keep your yard uncluttered.  In many areas, you need not even mount the dish on your home.  Some areas are perfect for a pole-mounted dish set in an unused area of the yard.  Because the dish is mounted on a pole, you retain use of the area if you wish, as well.  Of course, the dish can be mounted on your roof if you so choose; this enables you to keep your entire yard free.

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Things to See Before You Switch to Satellite TV

Posted on 4th January 2011 in Cable and Satellite TV

At present many consumers are looking to cut the cable bills and a large section of them are also looking forward to cut the cable TV connection altogether. With the time satellite TV has become a credible replacement to the clichéd cable TV. These TV service providers not only have great picture and sound quality but also have great rebates and incentive schemes for the budget conscious TV consumers.

Earlier this month, some of the leading satellite TV providers like DISH Network have waived off their charges for HD service. This has lowered the price of their satellite TV service by approximately . New DISH subscribers can get now get TV service for as little as per month for the first year which will be rising to about a month for the second year and that will include access to more than 200 HD channels that the company offers in its HD lineup (the number of HD channels depend on the basic entertainment package you choose). To enjoy the deal, the consumers must go for an agreement and opt for automatic bill pay and statements via email i.e. paperless billing.

This new promotion from DISH Network focuses on enticing more consumers away from cable TV service providers. Satellite TV has always had a relatively good price point than cable TV and the deal is further sweetened with the new price point that includes a considerably good HD offering.  Read more...

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Five Reasons To Switch From Cable To Satellite Tv

Posted on 30th November 2010 in Cable and Satellite TV

If you’re still getting your television access through a cable connection, it has never been a more important time to rethink things. As more and more households start to watch television on a high definition set, the options are starting to narrow for those who are working with cable, but have never been better for someone with satellite. And at the same time, there are major other shifts at companies and in the consumer market that make it smarter to consider getting on board with the dish rather than sticking around with the old guard.

But sometimes in the endless rush to explain why satellite tv might be a better idea than cable, you can get a bit lost because of the sheer amount of information that you end up dealing with. Whether it’s reading the latest consumer advocate write-up or simply going on anecdotal information, there are a lot of pieces of conflicting information when it comes to figuring out if you want satellite or if you want cable.

To make your consumer search considerably easier, here are five simple and straightforward reasons to switch over from cable to satellite tv.

5. The technology is more contemporary. While cable companies haven’t quite been able to afford major upgrades to their lines of connection, meaning that older wires are currently hanging on telephone poles across the country, satellite has made it easier than ever before to get the best and largest dish installed for free at a rate that is comparable to what one ends up paying for a cable box in the house.  Read more...

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