Direct TV vs Satellite TVCurrent cable television customers know the reality of cable all too well: the bills keep getting bigger and the service keeps getting poorer.

Cable subscribers around the country are subject to constant rate hikes and some of the worst customer service of any industry in existence today. Two or three cable companies have a virtual monopoly on the market, and they seem oblivious to widespread dissatisfaction with their product, pricing, and support. Between taxes, monthly subscription fees, and equipment rental charges, cable subscribers are consistently paying far too much for the quality of the service they receive.

Satellite TV offers an alternative to these frustrations. With most retailers offering free installation, you can start enjoying satellite TV for as low as $24.99 a month! What’s more, the satellite dish and receiver are yours to keep, so you won’t need to pay a monthly rental charge or worry about returning the equipment if you move.

But what about directv service? Not surprisingly, satellite TV wins there as well. The proof is in a study conducted by the respected research firm JD Power and Associates, which compared customer satisfaction with satellite TV providers and all the major cable companies. The results were clear — both DirectTV and Dish Network (VOOM was not available at the time of the study) received the highest possible scores in almost every category, including reliability, cost, and customer service. In contrast, the major cable companies’ scores were not even close.