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What is the difference between cable& DirecTV?

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  • by Shane Montgomery on December 18th, 2009

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    The difference between cable and DirecTV can be extensive; however, they both have many features in common as well.

    Satellite

    DirecTV is beamed into your home via satellite service. Upon initial set up, a DirecTV agent will come to your home and install a satellite dish and receiver.

    Cable

    Cable service is the main type of provider for consumers in most cities across the nation. Cable service is wired into your home via underground or above-ground cables and routed through the local provider in your area.

    DirecTV Only

    DirecTV boasts sports packages for customers, like the NFL Sunday Ticket, which cable companies can't provide; however, satellite service can be interrupted during inclement weather, which degrades service.

    Similarities

    Both satellite and cable providers offer an extensive television guide. They both also offer pay channels like HBO and Showtime, order on-demand channels, and dozens of music-only channels.

    What You Should Know

    As opposed to cable service, DirecTV can require you to adjust your satellite dish based on satellite orbital changes from time to time for optimal viewing, and the process may require customer service support through DirecTV itself.

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    Dish-Network-Vs-Direct-TV: Satellite Service

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