Should I tell my cable or satellite company when I buy a new TV?

Should I tell my cable or satellite company when I buy a new TV?

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You should tell your cable or satellite company that you have a new TV, especially if you want to enjoy high definition. If you don't let them know, you will not have a high definition service. You need to get a new tuner box for your equipment. You need to need to pay a premium to your cable or satellite company for a high definition content at this point in time. Without notifying those providers you're not going to see anything different on your screen.