What does it cost to add sets for cable TV service? For satellite TV service?
Most cable TV service offerings add an additional charge for each set-top box you use, and additional costs apply for digital signals (including for HDTV channels) and for DVR capability. Costs start at $3 a month or so for set-top boxes, and go up as you add features and digital support. Most satellite TV service offerings include up to four hook-ups in the basic service cost. Often, that’s because you must purchase your own set-top boxes and/or DVRs (see question #2).