One of the major developments being embraced by television providers for the last 20 years is HDTV. Short for high-definition television, HDTV service provides an improved watching experience when paired with the right equipment. Here's what you need to know about this service and how it affects you.

How Does HDTV Work?

In the past, television used analog signals: information transmitted over a continuous wave whose varying frequencies told the television what to display. HDTV uses a digital signal--meaning ones and zeroes instead of a varying wave--to deliver a high volume of information to your television set. In particular, it divides the picture into a larger number of pixels, which are arranged with a 16:9 aspect ratio, meaning the television is closer to the shape of a movie screen than a traditional analog television.

Why Choose HDTV?

The more pixels that compose an image, the clearer and less grainy it will look, so HDTV allows for much more detail and precision in the image on your screen. The framerate is also higher, so motion is smoother and less blurred. Digital color produced by your high-definition screen is brighter and truer to life than the colors produced on an analog television, and the sound quality is better due to both the signal quality and the equipment being used. Finally, modern TV screens can be physically larger without distorting or blurring the image.

If you're interested in HDTV service from your TV and internet provider, get in touch with Union Springs Telephone Co. in Alabama. Serving Bullock County with quality communications networks for over 60 years, they pride themselves on their customer service and ensure that you'll speak to a real live person whenever you call. They also give back to the community by investing in local development projects. To discuss your service, call (334) 738-4400 or reach out online.