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DIRECTV
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DISH
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Digital Cable
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| Quality |
100% digital |
100% digital |
Generally a mixture of digital
and analog |
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Programming
(As of 5/07. Prices
can vary based on the length of
commitment and individual deals
being offered at the time.)
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Basic package:
America's Top 100 offers 100
channels for $29.99
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Depends on the individual
cable provider.
Generally cable lineups
begin around $30-$50 for 70-100
channels, although very limited
broadcast basic packages can
sometimes be offered for under
$20.
Prices can climb to $90 or
more for the full range of
channels offered. Most
cable systems can support up to
300-500 channels.
Digital
Cable from Time Warner -
HDTV, DVR, Premium Movie
Channels, & Digital
Sports Packages
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| Local
channels |
Local channels included where
available. Most local markets
are now included. |
Local channels, where
available, can be added to your
monthly package. |
Your local cable company will
offer the largest selection of
local channels |
| Equipment |
Satellite dish and receiver are
needed. Often times are
included if you commit for a period
of time (often times 12
months). |
Satellite dish and receiver
are needed. Often times
are included if you commit for
a period of time (often times
12 months).
Free
Install, Equipment, And
DVR/HD On Up To 4 TV's-
Limited Time!
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Nothing needed for analog
cable, digital cable a receiver is
needed.
Generally included in the
monthly service. No purchase
required. No need for a
satellite dish. |
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HDTV |
Yes, it was announced in
January that DIRECTV will soon have
the capacity of 150 HD
channels. |
Yes, 31 channels with the
acquisition of VOOM
channels. |
Yes, local HD channels along
with premium HD
channels. |
| Other |
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Offers a variety of sports
programming packages as well as
pay per view and video on
demand.
65+ digital XM satellite
radio channels.
Available to U.S.
homes with access to the
southern sky.
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Offers a variety of sports
programming packages as well as
pay per view and video on
demand.
60+ digital Sirius
satellite radio channels.
Available to U.S.
homes with access to the
southern sky.
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Offers a variety of sports
programming packages as well as
pay per view and video on
demand.
Most will offer a wide
variety of digital music
channels.
Availability limited to the
cable company's
infrastructure. If you
live in a rural area, digital
cable service may not be
available.
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