If you compare cable with DISHTV, on one hand, there is the Direct-to-home (DTH) service ensuring Digital picture and Superior sound quality, combined with uninterrupted viewing giving you the power to choose the channels you want and even offering interactive services such as movie-on-demand, All this with professional customer service. On the other hand, there is Analog Cable with poor reception and channels you never want but have to pay for. Analog Cable prices may seem to be cheaper than DISHTV prices, but that is only because Analog Cable does not give you everything required for a wholesome TV viewing experience, which DISHTV gives.