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These days folks are looking to maximize their entertainment dollar. High gas prices, a slowing economy, and high food prices are putting the squeeze on citizens. Fortunately, one of the great values in entertainment is your cable or satellite TV service.

If you stop and think about it, you can get a package including over 100 stations including commercial-free movie channels like HBO and Starz for about $75 dollars a month. That is less than you usually will drop for dinner and a first run movie. The latest technology in the pay television market is HD, or high definition programming. What should you evaluate when hooking up that new plasma TV you just purchased?

Don’t forget that your basic cable or satellite television service is not in HD. You must specifically buy a package that features this type of programming. So where do you begin?

Call your current provider and find out exactly what they offer as far as HD service. Satellite television corporations DISH Network and Direct TV have been leading the pack as far as offering the most high definition when you look at channel counts. Cable TV providers like Comcast also have some nice offerings, such as HD on-demand. Ask exactly how much upgrading to hi-def will cost, and if you need to buy additional equipment.

If what they are offering is not what you want, its time to do a little comparison shopping. The latest offerings include an all HD package from DISH Network called Turbo HD Bronze. Direct TV sells HD service for only $9.99 per month. Prices are different with cable television companies across the country, so you will have to call your local company to see what the price is for high definition.

Another consideration is that most telephone companies now provide television service. AT&T now provides their U-Verse service in many areas along with voice and high speed internet. Verizon is also in the game, offering their fiber service FiOS in limited neighborhoods. It is advisable that you compare different services side-by-side, such as DirecTV vs. U-Verse. These developments are a benefit to the customer, as more competition encourages lower prices in the end.