Look out the window, there are at least a hundred brands in toothpaste, car model, washing machine, furniture, or even frozen pizza. As consumers, they have the luxury of choosing from a wide choice for almost every product. This, of course, includes the ever-competitive pay-TV industry. From cable to satellite, and now the latest in PC TV and IP TV, it’s amazing how many options you can have for your TV entertainment today.
If you’re happy with what you’re now getting on your TV box, congratulations. In fact, there is no point in you continuing to read this article. However, for those looking for new pay TV deals, we all know how difficult it is to make a buying decision. In fact, the overloaded purchase options are too confusing.
Here’s what this article will help you with: help you understand what your options are and hopefully help you make a smart buying decision. So what are the options in pay TV services? The answer: Cable TV, Satellite TV, PC TV and IPTV.
Cable TV
Cable television is a system for providing television services to the consumer through radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through fixed optical fibers or coaxial cables. Some well known names of cable TV companies will be Comcast and Warner.
Satellite television
Unlike cable TV, satellite TV signals are transmitted through a satellite dish and the signals are decoded by a satellite decoder before appearing on your TV as a movie. Dish Network and DirecTV are the main players in satellite television in the United States.
PC-TV
PC TV turned out to be a popular “TV product” in recent years. Ironically, PCTV is not, in fact, a television service. If someone who learns PCTV in detail, you should know that PCTV is nothing more than a piece of software that allows your computer to receive TV signals over the Internet. There are numerous brands on PCTV products, but so far they don’t really stand out from the rest.
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television, or IPTV, is a system in which a digital television service is delivered using Internet Protocol over a network infrastructure, which may include delivery over a broadband Internet connection. Christian TV – Sky Angel, is one of the best known TV services using IPTV technology.
How do these pay TV services compare?
Out of four, cable TV is the most well-known and widely distributed service on the market. Cable TV stand on one edge with its valuable extra features. Cable TV users typically get cable Internet and cable telephone from a single cable company. This in turn brings bulk deals to consumers in overhead costs.
However, it is satellite TV that offers better overall TV entertainment: more programming options, broader HD programming, 100% digital picture and sound quality, as well as cheaper monthly rates. 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 to thousands of TV shows (to watch on your PC).
Bottom line
Do you want a cable TV? Or does the cheapest PCTV sound better to you? In fact, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to TV entertainment. Check your needs when shopping for Pay TV services: The key point is to look for a service that suits your needs rather than looking for the best deals.
