All of us have seen the marketing attempts by the big cable companies trying to talk us out of switching to satellite. They claim that the picture is of poor quality and reception is terrible in bad weather. Unfortunately, these claims aren’t necessarily true.
Even with cable service, you’ve surely noticed an occasional and annoying ‘poor signal quality’ claim at the top of your black screen. If you’re in the middle of a movie or your favorite program, this probably doesn’t make you very happy.
In contrast, the massive advances in the world of satellite television over the past few years have resulted in perhaps the best picture quality possible. Even during bouts of bad weather you should only experience interference rarely, if ever. The new, smaller satellite dishes have the ability to still retrieve the signal when the rain and clouds come around.
All you need to ensure the best reception possible is a clear line of sight to the southern sky; this may require some maneuvering, but your satellite television provider’s friendly installation technician will figure this placement out for you. There’s no need to start cutting your trees down – they will be able to tell you if you need to trim a little here and there to achieve the right angle in the retrieving dish.
Satellite television also offers hundreds more options in channel and program choices than cable for a lower price. This is because the satellite company doesn’t have to spend a ton of money laying and maintaining all of that cable through town, and then recouping the costs from you!
If you have a high definition television, the reasons for switching to satellite service are numerous. Not only do new and current customers claim the standard picture quality is better, but satellite programming offers exponentially more high definition channels and programs.
Unlike your local cable company, satellite providers tend to service the entire nation. This means that they know well ahead of time should there be any problems, and a whole host of people are in charge of ensuring your viewing pleasure.
Your local satellite dealer is always happy to help with general questions or small adjustments should you damage your dish somehow. However, don’t forget the national support you have that instills confidence in all of their customers!
The huge advantage to satellite service is its ability to move with you. When it comes time to move to a different location, simply call your customer representatives to schedule an installation at your new home. You’ll still be able to deal with the same company virtually anywhere you go, and will always know you’re getting the best deal on monthly subscriptions.
DVR recording is all the rage today, and most satellite providers offer plans that afford you this ability at no extra charge – many cable companies will keep collecting money for this service!
Call your local satellite dealer today to start taking advantage of all the new features available for new customers, and stop settling for less-than-par service and picture quality!
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