With cable TV rates going up constantly, it's no wonder that millions of Americans are switching over to satellite TV. Satellite TV now boasts over 29 million subscribers and that number is growing almost exponentially. Why are so many American television viewers switching from cable to satellite? Read on as we do a side by side comparison between satellite television and cable television.

• First is the cost issue. Satellite TV packages start as low as $19.99 per month, while cable packages often start at $69.99 or more per month. So satellite service is much more affordable and with today's economy, that is important.
• Next is the video and audio quality issue. Satellite TV uses 100% digital technology in all it's programming. So you get the most crystal clear picture possible. Since cable uses anolog combined with digital signals, you often get a fuzzy picture with cable TV and that can be hard on your eyes. Satellite TV uses the very latest cutting edge digital technology so your viewing experience will be an enjoyable one.
• Next is the availability issue. Often times cable cannot be installed in certain remote or mountainous areas due to the difficulty in laying cable in such areas. But with satellite TV there are no such limitations. Satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of 22, 300 miles beaming their digital programming down to it's residential and business customers in the United States.
• Next is the service outage issue. According to J.D. Power & Associates, cable viewers suffer outages between 3 and 5% of the time. With satellite TV this figure is reduced to just 1%.
• Satellite TV offers hundreds of channels to watch and over 70 HD programming channels, whereas with cable you get far fewer channels and fewer HD channels. Satellite TV offers several different programming packages to suit every member of your household.
• Satellite TV offers free receivers for up to 4 TV's at no additional monthly costs. With cable TV you have to pay an additional $5.00 per month for each additional cable box you require.
• With Satellite TV companies there is no upgrade fee when upgrading to either a DVR receiver or an HD receiver. With cable you have to pay extra for such upgrades in service.

It's clear from the information above that the Satellite TV service is vastly superior to that of cable. With Satellite's low monthly cost, to superior 100% digital quality video and audio, superior programming selections, including over 70 HD national programming channels and its free satellite equipment and free standard installation, Satellite TV is the best home entertainment value for your money.