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Cable TV Vs DirecTV North Carolina

By Lisa Johnson

| December 16th 2011 | Views:

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To make it clear there are certain differences between both the TV providers which would highlight their pros and cons.

Accessories: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

Although, both the TV providers are equally popular, but it is the DirecTV that holds the edge when it comes in delivering accessories. To install a cable TV you need to have lengthy cables from network to your house. Besides the wires, you will also need a receiver and to get an upper hand on digital services you may need an additional box. DirecTV requires a satellite dish, a receiver and just a meter wire to connect from dish to your TV.

Reception Quality: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

Both the TV providers use totally different systems for transmission of signals. Cable TV uses analog signals which give a gloomy and fuzzy picture. DirecTV North Carolina is completely digital which gives an edge over the former which transmits crystal clear pictures.

Programming channels: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

DirecTV and Cable TV serve high quality programming channels where the latter provides up to 260 channels while the former delivers more. Plus, DirecTV is more advanced in High Definition Television (HDTV) services.

Pricing: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

There is a huge difference between the two when it comes to pricing. DirecTV is less expensive than Cable TV as the latter charges extra on franchise fees, taxes, charges on pay per view services and other accessories if demanded.

Interactive Services: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

DirecTV North Carolina has an upper hand over cable TV while delivering interactive services. The former supplies Digital Video Recorder (DVR) which gives an option to rewind while recording even in live broadcast, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Video on demand, Instant Weather update, etc while the facilities are hardly seen in Cable TV.

High Speed Internet: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

Both the TV providers' delivers high speed internet facility but when it comes to budget then DirecTV is quite reasonable. The picture quality is transmitted through digital signal while it gives more channels and programming option than cable TV.

Weather Conditions: DirecTV vs. Cable TV

It may be rainy weather or winter during a hailstorm or in high degree condition; DirecTV in North Carolina still manages to deliver clarity picture quality. The reason behind this is the TV channels are transmitted through satellite signals, whereas the cable TV uses lengthy wires to give the same. The wires get deteriorated during weather conditions forcing the signals to deliver poor quality picture.

By going through the above points it is clear that DirecTV North Carolina has the upper edge over its archrival cable TV.

Lisa Johnson - About Author:

Lisa Johnson is an experienced writer who has written DirecTV North Carolina and works for http://www.gethdchannels.com/. The article above describes about the differences between the TV providers and highlights that how DirecTV holds the edge and reigns over its rivals.