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COMPARISON WITH SATELLITE
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| Q: If I buy a dish, is all of my programming included?
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| Q: What will I MISS if I choose satellite TV? |
| Q: Can I hook up all my TV sets to one dish? |
| Q: What happens if I buy a dish and a new model is introduced?
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| Q: Will I receive all of the same channels as I do with cable?
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| Q: Are repairs and service included with satellite TV?
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| Q: Will I get a lot of different U.S. networks with satellite?
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Q: If I buy a dish, is all of
my programming included?
A:
No,
once you have paid for your dish and installation, you will need to purchase
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Q:
What will I MISS if I choose
satellite TV?
A:
- the
chance to watch different channels on different TVs unless you have additional
equipment; - the full selection of local channels; - customer service; - 24-hour
repair service; - community channels and programming; - equipment upgrades
unless you pay additional costs; - full variety of programming at a competitive
price.
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Q:
Can I hook up all my TV sets
to one dish?
A:
Yes,
all your TV sets can be hooked up to one receiver, but the same channel will
appear on every set. So if you want to watch different programs on different TVs
at the same time, you will need additional receivers which can cost up to $500
each. But COGECO offers its exclusive MULTIVISION service which lets all the
members of your household watch what they want on their own TV, without the need
for an additional decoder.
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Q:
What happens if I buy a dish
and a new model is introduced?
A:
As we
all know, technology is rapidly evolving. It is thus possible that your
satellite dish can quickly become outdated, leaving you with the choice of
buying a new dish or continuing to use outdated technology. COGECO offers its
digital TV customers the option of buying their equipment, thus reducing their
monthly service costs. When you buy your equipment, you'll automatically
receive, at no cost, a 1-year replacement warranty (against obsolescence). This
way, you'll be assured of staying on the cutting edge of technology.
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Q:
Will I receive all of the
same channels as I do with cable?
A:
No.
For example, all the local news, weather, sports and coverage of community
activities which you enjoy today with Cable TV are not available on Satellite
TV. Every satellite viewer across the country receives the same national
services, selected from a menu of packages. Cable TV, of course, delivers your
local channels and all of the major broadcast networks
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Q:
Are repairs and service
included with satellite TV?
A:
When
you need repairs or support, it is difficult for you to decide who to call: the
service supplier or the retailer who sold you the system. When you have a
problem with picture quality, you may have to call either one, depending on the
circumstances. You may even have to pay for a service contract. With cable TV
from COGECO, there is only one call to make, 24 hours a day. We have highly
qualified technicians ready to help you at no extra cost.
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Q:
Will I get a lot of
different U.S. networks with satellite?
A:
Satellite TV suppliers are not authorized to offer more American channels
than cable TV suppliers do. Canadian satellite suppliers thus cannot offer
channels like HBO and ESPN. Before you choose a satellite TV supplier, you
should know that COGECO already offers a wide choice of channels at highly
competitive prices.
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