After digitization deadline passes, the cable TV signals will be transmitted only digitally hence your TV will not be capable of receiving the same without a Set Top Box. If you don’t buy a Set Top Box before that you will not be able to continue watching cable television. You can procure a set top box from your cable operator or upgrade to a DTH service. So it is better to be wise and get a set top box now, than wait for the last moment.
About buying set top box from your local cable operator, while it may look like an easy option, it is advisable to evaluate all options before you finalize on which set top box to buy. Some of the factors include
• Expertise in Digital TV - Does the service provider have adequate experience, infrastructure, technology and relevant expertise to offer a good quality digital TV service. Do they have a track record of providing high quality Set Top Boxes and a reliable service to many consumers?
• Types of Set Top Boxes - Does the service provider give you only 1 type of Set Top or does he have a range of different types of Set Top Boxes to meet your requirements ( such as a Standard definition box , a High definition box and a HD DVR box )
• Warranty – Does the service provider give a warranty on its Set Top Boxes?
• Interactive services - In addition to TV channels, will you be able to choose from a range of interactive services for each member of the family?
• High Definition (HD) service - Does the service provider give an HD service with the best of HD channels?
• Convenience - Can you make your payments through a Helpline, mobile or on the Internet? Can you buy recharge vouchers and are they easily available?
• VOD service – Can you enjoy a Video on Demand service with your service provider?
• Channels of your choice - Will you have the option to choose your favorite channels / packages & only pay for those?
• Customer Service - Does the service provider offer good quality customer service with professional installation, after sales support (with 24x7 call centers), guidance & counseling in service enhancement?
Once have confirmed that the new set top box fits all these parameters, you can go ahead and make your investment in this new set top box.
About buying set top box from your local cable operator, while it may look like an easy option, it is advisable to evaluate all options before you finalize on which set top box to buy. Some of the factors include
• Expertise in Digital TV - Does the service provider have adequate experience, infrastructure, technology and relevant expertise to offer a good quality digital TV service. Do they have a track record of providing high quality Set Top Boxes and a reliable service to many consumers?
• Types of Set Top Boxes - Does the service provider give you only 1 type of Set Top or does he have a range of different types of Set Top Boxes to meet your requirements ( such as a Standard definition box , a High definition box and a HD DVR box )
• Warranty – Does the service provider give a warranty on its Set Top Boxes?
• Interactive services - In addition to TV channels, will you be able to choose from a range of interactive services for each member of the family?
• High Definition (HD) service - Does the service provider give an HD service with the best of HD channels?
• Convenience - Can you make your payments through a Helpline, mobile or on the Internet? Can you buy recharge vouchers and are they easily available?
• VOD service – Can you enjoy a Video on Demand service with your service provider?
• Channels of your choice - Will you have the option to choose your favorite channels / packages & only pay for those?
• Customer Service - Does the service provider offer good quality customer service with professional installation, after sales support (with 24x7 call centers), guidance & counseling in service enhancement?
Once have confirmed that the new set top box fits all these parameters, you can go ahead and make your investment in this new set top box.
