If you're looking for HD programming, look no further than Dish Network. My local cable incumbent wanted to charge me >$80 for HD programming...and that was simply local channels + TNTHD and ESPNHD. I get the same plus much more HD programming with Dish Network for less than $50 a month. The picture quality is outstanding. My only complaint is the fact that the service requires a satellite dish outside your home, and a receiver for each TV in the house. Occasionally you'll get foreign people when you call tech support, but I suppose that's a given in today's world.
Greenwood,Greenwood,SC
Contract price not specified. 
"Great HD Lineup, Fairly Inexpensive, Outstanding Picture Quality"
"Requires Ugly Satellite Dish and Receiver for Each TV, Foreign Tech Support"
"Smashes Cable Hands Down"
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