The television has been the most used entertainment device in almost all homes in the United States ever since it was invented. It is still the top media source in the home, though the home computer is gaining ground, and it looks like it will stay that way for a long time to come. It has bypassed both print media and radio media in terms of use and profitability. But pay television relies on a service provider and the two kinds to pick from are satellite television or cable television.
Cable TV is transmitted through optical fiber cables and coaxial cables. The big advantage of cable TV is that it the quality of its signal is not deterred in any way by mountains, trees or any other geographical limitations. The disadvantage from the cable company point of view is that it is very expensive to continually expand and maintain the wiring necessary to broadcast the network content. Today cable TV is offered by more companies compared to satellite, as the market is more fractured. Such companies are Charter cable, Cox cable, Time Warner, Bright House cable and Comcast. The competition to be the biggest and best cable company will ensure you that you will get your money’s worth.
Satellite television on the other hand is offered by just two companies in the United States. First is Dish Network and the other is Direct TV. These companies rely on the receivers sold to their customers and they use communication satellites in order to broadcast their programs. They offer more stations compared to Comcast cable and usually cost quite a bit less than cable. However, the capital expense involved here are the satellites that must be sent into space.
The good news for any customer is that there are different choices in the pay TV market. Whether the preference be based on programming, prices, packages or customer service; the consumer will be able to find a suitable provider for him or her.
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