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Originally Posted by EroticySteve
I've never had Dish TV, I've always had cable but I'm deciding whether I should hook up Dish or Cable.
I will need high speed Internet and I don't want DSL.
I've always used Cable Modems do they offer satellite high speed? If so what providers?
How is the reception on Dish? Does it go out during storms?
I'm looking for your advice on this.
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as a formal directv and dishnetwork dealer - it depends what your looking for.
most cable companies are offering the "triple play" which is cable, highspeed internet and dig phone. cable internet is the best in terms of over all speed up and down package with cable tv its tough to beat price wise.
High speed internet through Directv (direcway) is crap. dont waist your money unless your in the boonies and cant get anything else.
One thing satellite does offer over cable is the quality of the picture.
the HD feeds are real nice. however...directv is about to revamp there whole product line as its getting ready for more HD feeds. that means buying it now would prob not be a good idea. as for dishnetwork vs directv. i thinnk you are better off with direct. the most important thing about getting satellite is the installation. the guy has to know what he is doing and most of them are former cable hackers that do things cheap as possible to save on materials.
ie. if your home is old and u have old cable (its thin and called rg59)
then it will not work right for digital signals either cable or satellite.
it would need to be completely rewired. there are many problems that can happen with a shitty installation. the best thing to do is ask for there best tech and tip him so he does u right...(ie. outdoor fittings, drip loops, grounding the system, good signal meet for optimum signal) hope that helps...