With all of the stories about rising cable television prices and the rumors of satellite TV and weather related problems and outages, just who are you supposed to believe? I mean, really- there's almost as much opponent bashing here as in a presidential election! Fortunately for consumers, a bit of research combined with a dash of history is all that's needed for making the right decision.
First, let's compare the monthly cost of the two. An average analog, 64-channel cable bill runs about $40 per month. If you want a digital picture and sound, add another $11. Additional televisions on your plan will cost between $4 and $11 per month, depending on if you have the digital plan or not. Of course, all local channels are included.