Paid TV services at a glance
Look outside the window, there are at least than hundred brands in toothpaste, car model, washing machine, furniture, or even frozen pizza. As consumers, you get the luxurious to choose from a wide option for almost every product. This, of course, includes the ever competitive paid TV industry. From cable to satellite, and now the latest PC TV and IP TV - it is just amazing how much options you can have for TV entertainment nowadays.
If you are happy with what you are getting on your TV box now, congratulations. There is in fact no point for you to continue reading this article. However, for those who are looking out for new paid TV deals, we all knew how tough it is to make a buying decision is. In fact, the overloaded buying options are just too confusing.
Here's what this article going to help you - to help you understand what are the options you have, and hopefully, to make a wise buying decision. So what are the choices in paid TV services? The answer: Cable TV, satellite TV, PC TV, and the IPTV.
Cable TV
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Satellite TV
As opposed to cable TV, satellite TV signals are transmitted via satellite dish and the signals are decoded via satellite decoder before appearing on your television as motion picture. Dish Network and DirecTV are the major players for United States satellite TV.Dish Network
Owned by Echostar Communication Cooperation, Dish Network was licensed in March 1996 and currently dish up to 15 million satellite TV customers.
When compared, Dish Network is not as popular as DirecTV. However with lower monthly subscription and wider HD programming choices (Note: DishHD contains up to 38 HD programming!), Dish Network had turned out to be one of the fastest growing household product in United States. More on
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PCTV
PC television: A brief demo found on YouTube
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
How do these paid TV services stack up?
Among four, cable TV is the most well known services and is widely spread in the market. Cable TV stand on an edge with its valuable add on features. Cable TV users normally get cable Internet and cable phone from a single cable company. This in turn brings bulk offers for the consumers in overall expenses.Nonetheless, it is satellite TV that provides better TV entertainment in overall - more programming choices, wider HD programming, 100% digital picture and sound quality, as well as cheaper monthly fees. PCTV on the other hand, is the cheapest among all services - all you need to pay is just one time software setup fees and you are entitled with thousands of TV programming (to be viewed on your PC).
Bottom line? Do you want a cable TV? Or the cheaper PCTV sounds better to you? There is, in fact, no one-fits-all solution when it comes to TV entertainment. Check your needs when shopping for paid TV services - the key point is to look for a service that suits you need rather than picking up the best bargains.
Need more guides in paid TV shopping?
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+ Cable TV vs satellite TV
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