Netflix. YouTube. Disney+. Sports apps. On-demand services.
There’s no question that streaming has changed television.
But for many rural households, traditional television and streaming don’t have to be an either-or decision.
In fact, there are some practical reasons satellite TV continues to make sense alongside today’s streaming services.
Streaming Uses Your Internet
Every show or movie you stream is delivered through your internet connection.
One stream may not seem like much, but think about everything else happening in a busy household.
Someone may be gaming.
Another person could be watching videos.
A student may be doing homework.
Phones are connected.
Computers are updating.
Smart-home devices are running.
Adding multiple streams means even more internet activity.
Satellite TV Uses a Different Delivery Method
Satellite television doesn’t rely on your home internet connection to deliver its traditional TV signal.
That means watching TV doesn’t have to compete with homework, gaming, browsing, and other online activities for the same internet connection.
For some rural households, that’s a valuable distinction.
Live TV Is Still Live TV
Streaming libraries are convenient when you know exactly what you want to watch.
But sometimes you just want to turn on the television.
News.
Sports.
A favourite channel.
A show you watch every week.
Or something playing in the background while you’re making dinner.
Traditional television still makes that easy.
You Don’t Have to Pick Just One
Streaming and satellite television can serve different purposes.
Use streaming when you want on-demand content.
Use satellite television for live channels, sports, news, and everyday viewing.
One doesn’t necessarily have to replace the other.
Think About How Your Household Watches TV
The best entertainment setup is the one that fits your household.
If you’re constantly streaming several TVs while everyone else is also using the internet, it may be worth thinking about how much of your home entertainment depends on one connection.
For rural households, having satellite TV alongside internet service can provide another way to access entertainment without putting every activity through the home internet connection.
With Shaw Direct, rural Canadians can enjoy television at home while keeping their internet available for everything else happening online.
