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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

DirecTV vs. Dish Network - Which Is Better?

The satellite TV systems and services offered by DirecTV and Dish Network are almost identical - both offer more than 250 program channels, all-digital programming, HDTV (high definition TV) options, and DVR (digital video recording) capabilities.

So when you compare DirecTV to Dish Network you'll discover the biggest differences between them are the subscription fees and programming.

Here is a blow-by-blow comparison of DirecTV vs. Dish Network ...

Satellite TV Equipment

   * Direct TV offers free satellite TV equipment (the dish and receivers), and free installation in up to four rooms of your home. You can get a DVR receiver or an HDTV receiver free after a $99 mail-in rebate.

   * Dish Network gives you free satellite TV equipment and free installation in up to four rooms of your home. You can get a DVR receiver or an HDTV receiver at no charge.

Satellite TV Programming

   * DirecTV offers 250 program channels, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, and international programming. Programming packages start at $29.99 per month for 155 channels.

   * Dish Network offers 350 program channels, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, and international programming. Programming packages start at $29.99 per month for 230 channels.

Customer Service

   * Both DirecTV and Dish Network have excellent customer service with 24/7 online support, and 24/7 toll-free telephone support.

Customer Satisfaction

   * DirecTV and Dish Network are ranked highest in customer satisfaction among all the cable and satellite TV providers by J.D. Power & Associates .

The Bottom Line

Both DirecTV and Dish Network offer top-of-the-line satellite TV equipment and all-digital programming for the best picture and sound available.

DIRECTV has the most sports packages, including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.

DISH Network has the least expensive program packages, the most channels, the most HD programs, the most pay-per-view movies, the most game channels, and the most music channels.

1 comment:

  1. Now I may seem a little one-sided since I work at DISH Network but I've only been an employee for about a year...but I've been a DISH customer for almost five. My family members, including my Grandma, have all signed up for DISH on my recommendation...I don't work in sales so there isn't a commission or anything like that...it's simple, really. DISH is just better.

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