Almost 20 years ago the only reception that we used to have was aerial antenna. There were even those that really didn’t care what went out in their TV and all they had were “bunny ears” – the V shaped antenna placed on top of their TV. We remember the fights that we had as to who would like to go out of the house and check the line to make sure the reception gets even better.

While there are those that still use the aerial antenna and the bunny ears, most of us right now are either using the satellite (also referred to as dish) or just the cable that we have been using for quite some time now. We have to admit that satellite is getting more popular everyday. Online advertising, telemarketing and just its popularity has made people think twice if cable is really worth the loyalty after years and years of service.

Let’s compare these two modes of receiving the transmission. There are ups and downs in each of these and from there, consider which one you will take if you don’t have either of them.

Cable has been around for years now. It’s almost a must in every home to have a cable just to be updated in sports, movies, news and general information. The great thing about cable is that it’s ever adopting and has created ways to make it more appealing to the potential customers and current subscribers. For starters, cable has now HD or High Definition, adapting to the popular influx of HD TVs. But the best thing about it is the bundle it has created. Not only you’ll have cable but you’ll have internet and phone line as well. A known bad side of cable, however, is in the fact that the signal is only analog and if you don’t have HD in your TV, the reception could not be that good. With analog signals, you won’t have any digital information about the current program you are watching. You’ll see its importance when we compare cable with satellite receivers. Another bad side is that since it has dominated the television, it can practically dictate the price and you’ll have no choice but to comply to it.

On the other hand you’ll have satellite. As of this writing there are two major companies that offer this service: DirectTV and DishTV. The best thing about satellite receivers is that the reception is digital. Because it’s digital, there are so many things you can do. For one, you really don’t need to have a cable guide to know what show is on and what will be next. Not only the signal is transmitted but the information about the movie can also be extracted and will be flashed in your screen. The bad thing about satellite is that sometimes, it doesn’t really perform well when there’s a bad weather. This is because the transmission from the satellite to dish is hampered by weather.

These are the simple things that you should remember before you sign up for their service. Each has its pros and cons, but ultimately each one works well in giving you the entertainment you need.

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