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Satellite television service has now been around for more than 14 years. Amazingly, cable TV has now been around about 40 years in most areas. With cable TV, you usually have higher rates, as they have a last mile network to maintain. Dish Network is probably the cheapest pay television option. Their rates are even lower than Direct TV. Another plus when reviewing Dish TV vs cable.
With Dish Network, you have to have an area to place a 2 foot satellite dish. If you live in a condo, this can be a problem. Some have solved this issue by putting a satellite stand on their patio, as long as it has a southern facing exposure. Cable television of course has hard lines running into every apartment building served in the area, so that may be your only choice if you live in an apartment.
Digital video recorders have become extremely popular over the past few years, and both cable television companies and Dish Network offer this service. Reviews of the Dish DVR though are much higher then the DVR's used by cable operators. In addition, Dish TV charges much less then your cable company for DVR service, sometimes by as much as $10 a month.
When it comes to HD, or high definition content you definitely need to check with your local cable company to see how many channels they offer. The number can be quite different based on who your cable TV provider happens to be. Dish Network does offer over 100 HD channels, but you do have an extra $10 a month charge, while most cable companies do not charge extra for their HD content.
Overall, pros and cons exist with both cable TV and Dish Network. Fully evaluating your choice before committing will insure you are happy and satisfied with your service later on.
