- Cable television is the easier service to set up. Most consumers simply purchase or rent the cable box, and a technician visits the dwelling to make the installation. Cable providers also allow patrons to combine television and Internet services in a package deal that allows customers to have two services added at the same time.
- Satellite TV is more difficult to set up, since it must be aligned properly in order to draw all the channels, but generally offers better customer service in the event that something goes wrong. Satellite TV offers roughly the same channel selection as cable, and is fairly consistent in cost from month to month.
- Cable television may not have the best customer support, but the ease of the initial setup and the ability to package Internet services makes it superior to satellite TV. Both services provide customers with a number of viewing options, but cable's versatility with regard to package additions gives it the edge.
Cable Television is Easier
Satellite Television Has Better Customer Service
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