Cable vs DTH which is best?

Cable and satellite TV are different in more ways than just how they deliver television programming. Cable TV is less likely to be affected by the weather, but is typically more expensive than satellite TV service. Cable may be more suitable for renters and people who do not want to commit to a long-term contract. Satellite TV signal can be disrupted by bad weather, but is usually cheaper. The availability for cable and satellite TV services also varies; cable TV is only available in areas where providers offer service (which sometimes excludes rural areas or new communities in the suburbs), while satellite TV is available anywhere that a dish can be installed to face south.

What is DTH?

DTH stands for ‘Direct to Home’ Service which receives signals through satellite with a private dish antenna. These services does not require local cable operator as they receive signals from satellite. 

Advantages of Using DTH:-

1.DTH provide direct television services to homes which can be provided in any corner of the country.

2.There is no requirement of wires as DTH work on satellite. 

3.DTH service provides high quality digital signals.

4.In remote locations, DTH play vital role by providing signals.

5.In DTH service,we can choose our selected channels and can only pay for it. 

6.Due to high quality picture and sound in DTH, we do not get stress on our eyes and ears.

7.DTH services also provide their own educational and fitness channels. 

Disadvantages of using DTH:-

1.There is mandatory payment for channels and after that you can select channel of your choice.

2.Sometimes due to bad weather, DTH doesn’t provide signals hence users are unable to view their desired entertainment channels.

3.Set Top Box and dish antenna may cost higher in comparison to FTA box and Cable operator Box. DTH Service provider cannot be changed as set top box settings are linked with the same service provider. Users have to pay again for set top box if they want to change the service provider.

4.DTH monthly service charges are slightly higher which is sometimes not affordable by people. 

What is Cable Set Top Box?

cable set of box contains a TV- tuner as input and output is displayed on television set. These set top boxes receive signals through cables installed by cable operators. This whole system is run by MSO, also known as multiple system operator. MSO purchases exclusive broadcasting rights from channels and is directly responsible for the services being offered to users. MSO collects a monthly subscription fee from users in exchange of services being offered. A MSO can serve multiple cities or areas at a time depending upon the geographical size and location. MSO deploy local cable operators in the field to make the service reach to every home and also for collection of payments. These cable operators provide cable lines to every home and connect it with set top box they provide which has a particular company’s CAS (conditional access system) in it. Generally a CAS (conditional access system) is a small card that has a chip which decrypts signal coming through cables and shows the media to the users. Different cable operators work in different area or regions. 

Advantages:-

1.Some people prefer cable set top box due to some local channels, which shows local news of city as well as state.

2.Cable Entertainment is generally cheaper as compared to DTH and also has more channels.

Disadvantages:-

1.There is requirement of wires due to which expenses increase.

2.It sometime gives technical errors which may take much time to get resolved.

3.In case of breakage of cables or any technical issue, users are unable to take the services.

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