Satellite
TV
vs.
Cable:
Which
is
Better?
by
Jessica
Groach
Before
deciding
between
satellite
TV
and
cable,
take
a
careful
look
at
your
needs,
where
you
live,
and
what
your
home
will
allow.
Programming
Satellite
TV
offers
the
largest
assortment
of
channels,
from
sports
to
movies
or
international
channels,
and
it
offers
them
in
more
packages.
However,
if
local
channels
are
important
to
you,
you
might
be
stuck.
Satellite
TV
has
only
recently
begun
offering
local
channels
to
its
customers,
and
not
all
markets
have
that
option
yet.
Check
with
your
service
provider
to
be
sure.
Quality
Satellite
TV
delivers
100%
digital
audio
and
video,
for
a
slightly
higher
quality
picture
than
even
digital
cable.
However,
because
of
the
way
satellite
images
are
transmitted,
there
may
be
occasional
"artifacts,"
or
a
broken
picture.
Also,
satellite
signals
may
fade
in
inclement
weather
like
rain
storms
or
snow,
while
cable
is
generally
not
affected
by
atmospheric
conditions.
Service
and
Cost
Cable
rates
keep
going
up,
while
complaints
about
cable
service
outnumber
those
of
any
other
industry.
In
a
JD
Power
and
Associates
study
comparing
customer
service
in
satellite
TV
vs.
cable,
satellite
TV
wins
hands-down,
with
the
highest
possible
scores
in
each
category.
And
the
monthly
cost
for
receiving
400
stations
by
satellite
is
about
half
that
of
a
standard
cable
TV
package.
On
a
per
channel
basis,
cable
is
more
expensive.
Consider
also
that
depending
on
where
you
live,
or
whether
you
rent
or
own
your
home,
your
choice
of
satellite
TV
vs.
cable
might
be
limited.
Do
your
research
to
make
sure
you
get
the
most
for
your
money.
Find
a
satellite
TV
provider
here
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