Investigate The Facts Before Signing Up For Satellite TV

The current slump in the economy is encouraging many households to reconsider their spending options - in other words how the family income is spent

. Value for money is now the prime factor in deciding how a family makes its purchasing decisions. The purchase of family basics or the purchase of items and services infrequently are now subject to a more critical examination. Impulse purchases are for the moment deferred.

All purchases should be considered on merit and genuine need. This also refers to spending money on leisure such as TV subscriptions. In cases such as this a family could look for a cheaper option when their present agreement ends, for example switching from cable to satellite. At this time many families are carefully looking at the cost of their cable TV subscription, and comparing this with the cost of a similar service from a satellite TV provider. Comparing one with the other shows that satellite TV comes out on top for a given level of programming. Satellite TV also has numerous technical advantages that alone would persuade many subscribers to believe that satellite transmission is the road to the future. However, the prime motive for cable TV subscribers to move to satellite TV is because of the introductory deals on offer to new customers. These deals are changed periodically to remain 'up-to-date' and 'relevant' and may be for a reduced monthly fees for the first 12 months; free equipment and professional installation for a number of TVs; or an offer of extra packages at a reduced or no cost. These introductory offers are dependent on the new subscriber signing a 12 month contract. Deals such as these from the two major satellite TV companies are periodically renewed and are having the effect of encouraging families to switch from cable. This is supported by the increasing number of families moving to satellite, and the declining number using cable. There are other minor factors that need to be taken into account before a family makes the move, in addition to the matter of monthly fees and promotional offers. These minor factors should still be addressed and given careful deliberation. Initially make a comparison of the range of program packages available from both cable and satellite. Compare what each package provides, especially from the view point of value for money. Importantly ensure that a new provider has access to all the family's favorite channels, including local news and sports channels. The availability of sports channels and foreign language programs may need to be confirmed. A comprehensive video-on-demand library will have a large bearing on a family's decision. Secondly, reception quality should be checked. Satellite transmission comes from a stationary satellite situated over the Caribbean Sea in the south and requires a satellite dish to have a clear and uninterrupted view of the southern sky. Good reception for cable TV is dependent to a large extent on prevailing weather conditions and this can cause prolonged interruptions. Satellite TV, on the other hand, is very rarely affected by bad weather. As there are financial penalties for canceling a television agreement, householders should check on the amount involved before canceling. Equipment supplied by the comparative providers such as DVRs, tuners, and HDTV equipment should be compared. Finally recognize the fact that satellite TV is more able than cable to adopt the new technologies that always seem to be around the corner. The recent introduction of 3D television is a case in point. In the years ahead 3D TV will be common in most homes with the satellite TV providers at the forefront of this ground breaking technology. The move from cable TV to the more sophisticated technology of satellite TV needs much more than a direct comparison of monthly fees. Several other issues need to be considered to ensure that a new provider meets the family's minimum viewing necessities taking all the above factors into account. But the over-riding issue is not just price, but value-for-money.

Investigate The Facts Before Signing Up For Satellite TV

By: Dave Neville

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