It was cable TV that was man’s first muse with aspect to entertainment. But times changed and we saw a new revolution with DBS (Direct Broadcaster Satellite) TV. Commonly known as satellite TV, DBS TV is the product that was responsible for the steady decline of cable TV’s popularity. Cable TV was stagnating in its approach toward entertainment. It had emptied all its options of bringing newness to the viewers. But when we speak about satellite TV, it brings to us the many facilities that were not even possible to imagine in case of cable TV. A few advantages that are obvious and are on the surface level can be accounted for in the following lines.

The dish TV channels offer excellent quality visuals and audio. Satellite TV transmits high quality digital data. This helps in the provision of high definition video streams. This HD visual can be accessed on a computer, mobile devices and LCD TV. It is not restricted to only the ordinary television sets. The clarity of picture and sound is so great that just the sight of it will help you to recognize that you are watching dish TV. Along with great picture and sound, you can also access hundreds of channels with the satellite TV network. Be it HBO, ESPN, CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS, dish TV gives you access to international as well as local channels.

Dish TV allows you to choose the channels and also the programs that you can view on it. By giving you the liberty to choose the article you can watch the channels of your choice. This facility was not available with the cable TV providers. There we were stuck with their choice. A number of unique channel packages are there so that the subscribers can see and suit their pockets. Be it geographical coverage, political high five, fashion, lifestyle, sports or movies, you can get you fill.

Satellite TV can also give you the liberty to decide which channels would be suitable for your kids. Lock the channels that you feel are inadequate for their viewing. Even the internet can be accessed from the dish TV. You will also be able to record as many shows and episodes you want to view them later. This feature comes with DVR. Thus satellite TV comes with so many features and facilities that cable TV would never be able to provide.

But all is not rosy everywhere. Satellite TV does come with a few problems. There is a chunky investment involved in the initial stage. That can be a problem. There is also a tendency of the satellite TV to malfunction in bad weather. It may be because of heavy rains, storm, snowfall or even the accumulation of any alien object on the satellite dish. This will cause the picture and sound quality to drop immensely. There is yet another problem with regards to the dish TV. It is noted that the installation needs professional help and may be cumbersome. But with so many advantages at your disposal, just a couple of problems can be overlooked. It shows clearly how satellite TV has edged out cable TV.