Two of the big companies in the cable TV market today are Charter cable and DIRECTV satellite television.  If these big media companies are on your radar when it comes to choosing a satellite or cable company, you may be confused about what they claim to offer, and how much it is going to cost. One thing you can do is sit down and make a list of what each company has to offer, and of course price out everything they offer.  Lets consider a few points to factor in when shopping for DIRECTV vs Charter cable.

Hi Definition – While both cable and satellite now offer hi def content, Dish beats Charter cable quite handily as far as the HD channel count goes. Direct TV claims over 130 hi definition networks, though that number is a bit inflated.  They in reality have approximately 90 when you remove the pay per view channels. Charter TV maxes out at 60 in the best case, and many areas have far fewer HD channels depending on the network.

Sports content – You will be able to find lots of sports content with either provider, as both carry all of the local networks and ESPN. But if you want out of market sports content, DirecTV satellite is the best selection.  They have exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, but it doesn’t stop there. Other packages found on satellite TV but missing from Charter cable include the NBA League Pass and the NASCAR Hotpass serires.

Bundled options – One downfall of satellite TV service is that they do not have the ability to compete with Charter service when it comes to the triple play bundle. Charter communications can offer bundled services which also add high speed internet access and long distance calling through your home phone. Consolidating these services with your cable television company is convenient as far as customer service issues.

So which company is the right one for you? Only you can decide which is best for your situation and for your family.  While HD content and premium sports content may be top priorities for some of us, they aren’t a big deal to others. Reviewing both services and the overall costs will insure that you make the right decision for your situation.

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Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
Tags :: cable television, charter cable, direct tv, high definition, nfl sunday ticket, satellite tv, triple play bundles
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