Looking to subscribe to a television service at home after cutting the cord for quite some time? If so, it will help to ask the following questions to ensure that you are getting the service that you expect from a TV provider. 

Is The Service Compatible With TV Everywhere?

One of the newer trends with cable and satellite TV channels is having a supplemental app that they offer to their subscribers. This allows people to have access to on-demand content or live TV through a television, smartphone, or tablet app. However, in order to use these apps, your TV provider must be compatible with the TV everywhere service. This means that you can use your TV provider's login credentials to log into these apps, and any channel you subscribe to will give you access to the content. Do not assume that your TV provider will allow you to do this since it is always worth asking about.

What Kind Of 4K Content Is Available? 

If you recently purchased a 4K television, you're likely looking for ways that you can enjoy content in the highest quality possible. However, know that TV providers do not often have that much content in 4K. This is due to a couple of reasons, such as 4K content just being very limited at the moment and channel providers not offering it. In addition, there can be limits in terms of bandwidth, where providers have the option of hosting one channel in 4K or multiple HD channels in the same amount of bandwidth.

Thankfully, there are still 4K options with a subscription TV service, and it is worth asking about. There may be a 4K package that you need to subscribe to with channels that only show 4K content, or there may be 4K content on-demand that streams over your Internet connection. In addition, you may need to have compatible equipment that is capable of outputting a 4K signal, which would change your equipment needs at the time of signing up for the service. 

Can You Record Live TV?

Recording live television is a must these days when there are too many shows offered at the same time. Ask about the DVR options for your equipment, as well as how many tuners that equipment has. This is a fancy way of saying how many shows you can simultaneously record at one time to ensure that you do not miss a thing on TV.