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Two of the large players in the cable TV market today are Charter cable and DIRECTV satellite television.  If these two companies are on options for you when it comes to selecting a satellite or cable company, you may be confused about what they claim to offer, and how much it costs. One thing you can do is sit down and make a list of what each company has to offer, and of course price out everything they offer.  Here are a few things to factor in when comparing satellite television vs Charter cable.

High Definition – While both companies now offer HD content, one beats the other hands down as far as the actual number of channels. Direct TV claims over 130 hi definition networks, though that number is a bit inflated.  They in reality have approximately 90 when you take out the PPV channels. Charter cable tops out at 60 in the best case, and many areas have far fewer depending on the network upgrades. Using the Charter digital video recorder will help you get more out of your cable TV bundle.

Sports channels – You will be able to find plenty of sports with either company, as both carry all of the local networks like ABC and ESPN. But if you want out of market sports content, DirecTV satellite is the way to go. They have exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket bundle, but it doesn’t stop there. Other packages found on satellite TV but completely unavailable with Charter cable include the NBA League Pass and the NASCAR Hotpass serires.

Packaged service – One drawback of satellite television service is that they do not have the ability to compete with cable TV when it comes to the triple play bundle. Charter communications can offer bundled services which also add high speed internet access and long distance calling through your home phone. Consolidating these services with your cable TV company is convenient as far as customer service and billing issues can be resolved quickly.

So which service is the right one for your situation? Of course only you can decide which is best for your situation.  While HD channels and premium sports content may be high on the list for some, they aren’t a big deal to others. Evaluating both options and the overall costs will insure that you make the right choice for your particular situation.