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Cable or satellite?(television sets)(includes related information on satellite, high-definition, and connecting the set)(Buyers Guide)
As you've probably gleaned from TV commercials and the offers flooding your mailbox, the cable and satellite companies are pushing services that promise a broad selection of programming plus enhanced picture and sound quality. So even if you're not in the market for a new TV set, you may be mulling over a new service provider.
There are three ways to get TV signals into your home: an off-air antenna, cable, and satellite. Most households currently subscribe to cable, but satellite continues to gain ground. Antennas, the least common choice, are often used to supplement satellite or cable.
Your biggest decision is whether to go with cable or satellite, but ...
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