What is the difference between digital cable and analog (basic) cable?
Digital cable is a type of cable transmission that offers better picture and sound quality, more channels and an on-screen guide than traditional analog (basic) cable. Because digital channels are more highly compressed than analog channels more channels can be broadcast in the same space. To receive digital cable channels a digital receiver is required. Analog television service is the traditional method of transmitting TV signals and has been the standard broadcast technology since the inception of television.
