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Billing
- Florida Cable will send you one bill each month. With
satellite, you may receive multiple statements each billing cycle.
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Equipment
- Florida Cable will lease you all the cable equipment you need (such
as a remote and converter, if required -- depending on the service you
choose), and when necessary, we'll update it free of charge.
With most satellite systems, you own the equipment, so when it becomes
outdated or obsolete, you're responsible for buying the new
components. There are additional costs if you want satellite service
on a second TV.
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Installation
- Florida Cable technicians will install everything you need for cable
service. Satellite equipment can be tough to install; you can try
laboring through it yourself or pay someone to do it.
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Internet
Access - Cable service offers high-speed Internet access
available via a cable modem. Although satellite is improving its
Internet access capabilities, you can invest up to $700 in equipment
and installation.
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Local
Channels - Florida Cable brings you local broadcast
channels with local news, weather, sports and network programming at
no extra charge. Satellite offers local channels, but you pay
extra for them.
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Multiple
TV connections - With cable, if you have cable connected to
more than one TV in your house, your family can watch different
channels on each set, simultaneously. With satellite, in order
for someone in your house to watch one channel in the kitchen while
you watch another channel in the living room, you would have to
purchase a separate receiver for each TV.
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No Annual
Contracts - If you're not satisfied with your Florida Cable
service at any time, we'll disconnect your service, no questions asked
and no early termination fees. For satellite companies annual
contracts are standard practice. You may be charged a fee for early
termination directly to your credit card.
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Order
Assistance Fees - With Florida Cable, ordering pay-per-view
is as easy as the touch of a button. However, should you need any
assistance, customer service representatives are always ready to serve
you at no extra charge. You'll be charged a fee if you need assistance
with ordering a pay-per-view movie or event via a satellite provider.
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Rain Fade
- You won't experience these reception problems since your Florida
Cable connection is a direct link. Satellite dishes can experience
interference problems known as "rain fade."
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Service
- Our service calls are prompt and free. For satellite you pay
an expert every time you need service.
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Telephone
Requirement - With Florida Cable's Digital Service,
ordering pay-per-view simply requires the touch of a button on your
remote control. In order to purchase pay-per-view via a
satellite provider, a telephone line is required.
