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Are satellite TV signals as reliable as cable TV signals?

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admin on Aug 13, 2011

Satellite TV signals are extremely reliable and not as temperamental as many people believe. It is a myth that satellite TV reception is affected by any slight change in the weather. In fact, satellite TV programming is significantly better than cable because satellite TV providers broadcast television over multiple satellites giving them the advantage of having virtually unlimited bandwidth capacity. This allows for the best picture resolution and sound quality—100% digital on every channel. Cable TV, on the other hand, works on limited bandwidth capacity, resulting in a picture and sound of a lower quality.

DISH has a 99% signal reliability rate based on a nationwide study of signal reception by DISH Network customers, but on the rare occasion that your satellite signal is lost, there are steps you can take before calling your provider for help. Satellite dishes must have a clear view of the sky to keep their signal. Any obstruction, such as a tree, can cause the signal to be lost. You must ensure nothing is blocking the path of the dish so it can receive the signal without impediment.

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