Guide to Cable Channels?
Years ago, cable was considered a luxury. Those that had cable
had basic cable channels like ESPN, TNT, and TBS. Now, cable has
changed dramatically. Cable television is all delivered digitally
today. As a result, digital cable has hundreds of channels for
people to choose from. Cable companies offer a variety of digital
cable packages. These range from just your basic cable channels to
packages that include all the premium channels, sports channels,
and music channels. Here is a basic overview of all the cable
channels available to you.
Basic cable includes common channels you would see in most hotel
rooms. These are ESPN, TBS, FX, USA and other similar channels.
Basic cable usually includes movie channels like AMC or Turner
Classic Movies. You also get access to 24 hour news networks like
CNN and Fox News. The basic package is the most affordable. You get
a wide selection of channels compared to what you used to get with
analog cable, but there are still many cable channels you aren't
getting. Many basic cable channels are available in high definition
at no additional cost from your cable provider. More and more
channels become available on a regular basis.
Preferred cable adds a lot of channels to your package.
Preferred cable usually includes the Encore networks, which show
new and old movies completely unedited. There are other additional
channels, including some basic sports channels like ESPN News. You
also receive more unique channels, including Spanish language
channels.
The next stop up in cable includes premium channels. These
include HBO, Showtime, and Starz. These channels show new and old
movies as well as original content like shows, sporting events, and
comedy specials. Each premium package offers several channels. For
example, there are up to ten HBO channels available to you. In
addition to premium channels, you also have sports packages that
include NFL Network, MLB Network, and ESPN Classic. These channels
offer the best in sports entertainment around the clock. Lastly,
you get the music channels. These work like a radio in which you
can choose a genre and listen to music nonstop.
As you can see, cable channels have much to offer. In addition,
many channels have on demand content. That means you can pick and
choose a movie or television show to watch whenever you want. On
demand content is updated regularly and it gives you a great deal
of control over your cable viewing. New cable channels are sure to
be added in the future as well.