| Television viewers who are still relying on their | | | | the antenna and that nearly always means a |
| antennas for their signal need to be prepared for | | | | sacrifice in picture quality. When the digital switch |
| February. That is when all broadcasters will be | | | | does occur, experts say that the signals will |
| switching their signals from analog to digital and | | | | become slightly weaker, so there is a chance of |
| the antennas will no longer work without a | | | | losing the quality of reception or losing reception |
| specially purchased digital converter box. With the | | | | entirely. Cable subscribers will not even notice |
| switch fast approaching, many television viewers | | | | when the switch occurs. The transition will not |
| are seriously considering subscribing to cable | | | | affect their reception or picture quality at all. |
| television. They may have held off on a decision | | | | Subscribing to cable also offers you the |
| for years, not thinking much about it, but now | | | | opportunity to take advantage of cable Internet, |
| they are ready to make a decision. Cable | | | | which is fast and reliable. Many cable companies |
| television has many benefits over regular | | | | are offering introductory offers which include |
| broadcast television and the rates are incredibly | | | | Internet service as part of their overall package. |
| competitive right now. | | | | In addition to quality programming, you get |
| Cable television offers you access to your | | | | lightning fast Internet service along with your |
| favorite local and network programming, plus the | | | | subscription. |
| opportunity to view premium movie channels, | | | | Cable is diverse enough to hold the interest of |
| sports, news, special interest channels and special | | | | any viewer. When a household subscribes, there is |
| pay per view events. Cable also offers exclusive | | | | sure to be something for everyone to enjoy, and |
| local programming such as coverage of local | | | | a variety of packages available so your service |
| school sports and public interest programming. | | | | matches the tastes of the household. Premium |
| Cable also is more reliable than an antenna in | | | | channels are not required, but you may be |
| terms of reception. Viewers who make the | | | | surprised at the wide variety of movies and |
| switch to cable are often surprised at just how | | | | exclusive entertainment programming available on |
| crisp and clear the signal is with interruptions. | | | | cable. Sports enthusiasts will love having access to |
| Cable television is a cheaper option for people | | | | more sporting events and news junkies can get |
| who just want basic service for their television | | | | their fix on the numerous 24 hour news channels |
| viewing. They will still get their local channels, only | | | | available. So if you are considering a pay television |
| with a digital quality picture and sound. It is also | | | | service, and want just basic service and can do |
| cheaper if the household has multiple television | | | | without hundreds of channels, cable television may |
| sets, as a cable subscription is for a household, | | | | be the best option for you and your household. |
| not per television set like satellite television. With | | | | Search the Internet, because there may be some |
| the digital television switch on the horizon, | | | | unadvertised introductory offers that will save |
| households can sign up for cable before February | | | | you even more money. With the switch from |
| and not have to worry about getting the | | | | analog to digital coming, now is best time to |
| converter box or worry about the quality of their | | | | switch from the antenna to a cable subscription |
| picture once the switch occurs. Televisions with | | | | and start enjoying more programming and better |
| the digital converter boxes will still have to rely on | | | | picture and sound quality. |