| Have you wanted to upgrade your regular cable | | | | Dish Network Reception VS Cable Reception: |
| to digital cable and then someone confused you | | | | Dish Network is digital which means you get a |
| by saying you should ditch the cable all together | | | | crisper, clearer picture. However, one downside to |
| and go with a satellite system? Then this article | | | | satellite service is very heavy rain, or snow can |
| was meant for you! We are going to compare | | | | interrupt your reception for an unspecified time |
| some of the very basic things between cable and | | | | depending on the weather and how long it lasts. In |
| dish network. | | | | most cases occurrences are rare. Overall |
| While satellite service is growing in demand and | | | | reception is better with Dish Network. |
| gaining popularity across the U.S. most people are | | | | Cable television is set up of analog channels, even |
| still more apt to pick cable without realizing what | | | | if you upgrade to digital you still receive analog |
| they can possibly be missing out on what satellite | | | | quality which means a fuzzy picture. |
| television has to offer! | | | | Dish Network Pricing VS Cable Pricing: |
| Satellite VS Cable Programming: | | | | In most areas you will find that Dish Network is |
| Cable television typically handles up to 260 | | | | less expensive than that of cable service. In part, |
| different channels while Satellite TV and Dish | | | | the difference in price is related to Cable franchise |
| Network are set up to handle many more | | | | fees, taxes and costs for pay per view movies |
| channels. Satellite television is also more advanced | | | | and equipment costs. |
| in HDTV (High Definition Television). Yet another | | | | Dish Network programming packages start as low |
| aspect of satellite that is growing in leaps and | | | | as only $29.99 a month with many different |
| bounds. | | | | channel options and services! Usually Satellite TV is |
| Dish Network VS Cable Equipment: | | | | less expensive than Cable TV due to many |
| A cable TV system requires the cable be installed | | | | additional costs that are related to Cable TV such |
| from within the network to your home. | | | | as: franchise fees, taxes, plus costs for any pay |
| Depending on where you live you may not even | | | | per view services, and equipment costs. Dish |
| realize that there are still many areas that | | | | Network Programming Packages start at only |
| aren’t equipped for both Dish Network and | | | | $29.99 per month. |
| cable television. Along with the cable wire you will | | | | Dish Network Interactive Services: |
| need a receiver that is usually provided by the | | | | A definite plus and bonus to having Dish Network |
| cable company. If you are upgrading from regular | | | | compared to cable television is a DVR (Digital |
| cable to digital you will then need an additional | | | | Video Recorder) which allows you to rewind while |
| receiver. | | | | recording (without a tape!) live broadcasts, |
| A Dish Network system requires a satellite dish as | | | | sitcoms and your favorite movies. This |
| well as a receiver and a cable from the dish to | | | | isn’t yet possible with cable service. Once |
| the back of your television. The best part is, no | | | | you go DVR you can’t go back, its simply |
| digging in your back yard to lay wire down! Dish | | | | amazing! |
| Network is definitely less hassle for installation! | | | | |