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SATELLITE TV |
CABLE TV |
Cheaper than cable
(starts from $32/month) |
Due to local taxes cable TV subscription fee is
higher than satellite TV ($60/month) |
100% digital
signal. |
Cable TV uses both analog and digital
signal. But digital cable is costlier than satellite TV |
Offers more than 500 channels |
Maximum 100 channels only possible due to bandwidth
limitations. |
Excellent picture and sound quality |
Moderate quality |
Equipment needed |
No equipment needed |
Good Customer care |
Good Customer care |
Rain may interfere satellite TV signals |
Rain can not disturb cable TV signals |
House owner's permission required for
installation |
No need of Permission . |
Eastern side tall buildings may interfere
signals |
No disturbance |
Less popular |
Most popular |
Offers video on demand |
Offers video on demand |
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