If you’re looking for a wide selection of television programming—and you want to see it all in crystal-clear images—you should make the upgrade to HD satellite TV. While many people already understand the benefits of HD cable, they may not know whether high-definition satellite TV holds up.

In truth, it is a superior option in many ways. That’s because there is one key limitation involved when you transmit HD programming over cable: the coaxial cable itself. 

The coaxial cable connected to your TV provides significant limitations on the quality of the images that will display on the screen. HD programming is broadcast over cable at a quality of 720p, but the actual cable may not be able to support the highest possible quality. As a result, the image gets compressed and doesn’t take full advantage of your home theater setup.

Generally, HD satellite programming is broadcast at 1080p.  This isn’t universal however, as some programs are still compressed like with cable, but satellites don’t present the same limitations as cable. Because the programming itself isn’t delivered via a coaxial cable, the quality remains consistent across the board.

This means that you can rely on high-definition satellite TV to constantly deliver images that match your expectations. Satellite TV already offers an abundance of options for entertainment fans, from the latest hit shows to the best sports packages around. When displayed on your screen in full HD quality as it was meant to be seen—not compressed due to an inferior cable—you’ll understand why making the upgrade to HD satellite television was the right choice.

If you live in Alabama’s Gulf Coast region and want to make the switch to HD satellite, get in touch with the team at Sunshine Satellites, based in Foley. They’ll equip you with everything you need for the ultimate TV experience. Contact them online for more info, or call (334) 794-3727.