Cable TV makes use of a coaxial cable that is connected to the television set to transmit either analog or digital signals. In contrast, the transmission of signals in digital TV is done by using high-quality digitally encoded signals, instead of the old analog methods. Cable TV makes use of UHF and VHF bands, and the television can only receive the signal by the use of a community antenna. In contrast, the digital TV signal can either transmit through a cable or over the air.
Digital TV signals are transmitted in the form of electrical impulses, whereas cable TV signals are transmitted in the form of a variable form moving constantly. Cable TV signals are not very accurate and precise compared to signals from digital TV. Distance is a great barrier to the quality of the signal that will be received. For example, the signal may not be received outside of the broadcast area, whereas distance is not a barrier to the quality of the signals from digital TV.
Cable television used to be a luxury reserved for those who were privileged enough to have it. However, cable television has become more mainstream. It is a technology that regulates UHF and VHF brands that deliver television programming to subscribers through coaxial cables. It was also called CAT TV (Community Antennae television. Viewers pay a small subscription fee to their cable television provider for the service that is rendered.
Cable systems provide a wide array of channels, while also offering high-speed internet access. Digital television allows television stations to broadcast digital content on multiple channels for better viewing experience. Digital TV provides a better quality of sound and a clearer, brighter picture. Digital television is free, which is impressive when you consider the plethora of advantages of digital TV. Modern digital technology also features internet access through television.