Cable TV And Satellite TV: Is It Right For Me?
While some people continue to watch only broadcast television, the majority of Americans have cable TV or satellite TV at their houses. Why the need for cable or satellite?
Expanded Programming
The most frequent reason for cable TV and satellite TV is the expanded programming. Television is no longer just the major broadcast networks. So much of what is on television today is only offered on cable or satellite tv. Both cable TV and satellite TV offer basic packages that include local channels. Networks such as ESPN, Comedy Central, The Food Network, and The Discovery Channel are usually included in these basic packages. Expanded news networks, like MSNBC, CNN, and CSPAN, are also generally included. For a few more dollars, your programming options can increase dramatically. Sports packages, where you can get local sports networks from across the country are very popular. Also popular are packages that feature networks for children, such as Sprout and PBS Kids. Of course, there are the premium networks, such as HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax, which have gone beyond just playing recently released movies, and now...