Providers
| Average Cost | |
|---|---|
| Comcast | $62 |
| Time Warner Cable | $63 |
| Cox Communications | $58 |
| AT&T | $70 |
The D.C. area has a number of first-class cable TV providers including Comcast, Cox, Adelphia, and Starpower. Comcast is the largest, serving not only the D.C. area, but also the adjacent cities of Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria and many more. Comcast works here under its Reston' trademark, which is actually one of the oldest cable providers in the USA and the world, dating back to the early 1970s.
Back then, the system carried only 14 channels, but after Comcast modernized it with fiberoptics in 1990s, Reston started to carry more than 80 channels. Comcast also offers an internet cable service in this area called @Home.
Cox operates in the Fairfax County and Fredericksburg systems. You can find channel line-ups and rate information at cox.com. Their offered service line-up includes digital cable, high speed internet and digital telephone.
The technology business is a very dynamic business, and consolidation in this industry is picking up even as you read this. Adelphia was recently acquired by Road Runner of Time Warner Cable, which used to operate many cable systems west of the DC/Baltimore area such as Frederick (MD), Loudoun, Winchester, Warrenton and the Shenandoah Valley. RCN Starpower, recently acquired by DeltaThree, provides service to parts of D.C., Montgomery and Falls Church. This company is famous for its Starpower Internet Phone service, which is a VoIP-powered technology.
Cable Television Knowledge Base
- Cable vs. Satellite TV
It's a battle that is constantly being fought during breaks in your programming, with commercials claiming each one is… - Cable Television History
Do understand how cable television came about, you have to first understand how television worked before cable existed.… - Cable TV Functionality
Back in the early days of television, there was no debate about which service to go with or who had more channels.…
News
- OUR V IEW: Public say on public TV - Wicked Local Swansea03/13/2010OUR V IEW: Public say on public TVWicked Local SwanseaResidents who should have had some say from the get-go in how the public access portions of…
- Tribute | Bob Wormington, a pioneering TV general manager, put Channel 41 on ... - Kansas City Star03/13/2010Kansas City StarTribute | Bob Wormington, a pioneering TV general manager, put Channel 41 on ...Kansas City Star... cable operators at a time when…
- The Pulse: Veterans' Channel Weighed for Cable Access Network - New York Times03/13/2010The Pulse: Veterans' Channel Weighed for Cable Access NetworkNew York TimesMilitary veterans' groups are working with the Chicago City Council on a…
Discussions
Why is cable television better than satellite television? Post by in , Post Your Reply
-
in , says…
There are only a few benefits to cable over satellite. Mainly that is that you won't lose your signal in heavy weather. After that Directv and Dish have either similiar or superior programming at what is usually a lower price. Of course if you have the benefit of competition between providers in your area then you can get much better deals than the rest of us.
What sort of advantages does digital cable offer over regular cable television? Post by anonymous in , Post Your Reply
-
The primary advantage that digital cable offers over regular cable is the ability to record television shows and watch them at a later time. Another advantage is the freedom to see all current and upcoming shows (up to 48 hours forward or so) on all channels at will, as opposed to having to watch the guide channel on standard cable.
Is satellite television cheaper than cable? Post by in , Post Your Reply
-
in , says…
In most cases satellite is cheaper than cable, but this will vary greatly depending on your area and cable providers. Shop around to find specials and then make the best choice.
What company provides your cable television service? Post by in , Post Your Reply
-
in , says…
There are many companies that provide cable television service. Major companies include Comcast, Charter, and Cox.
What are the advantages of satellite television over cable? Post by in , Post Your Reply
-
in , says…
Satellite TV normally has a wider variety of programming options. You also will normally spend less per month for satellite tv.
