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| DIRECTV | The Low Down | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
DIRECTV is the oldest satellite TV company. DIRECTV has over 18 million subscribers, more than any other satellite industry. Pros: Local channels are included in every package. DIRECTV has the most sports in HD. DIRECTV has exclusive sports packages that include NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, NASCAR HOTPASS™, & NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS™. Bottom Line: If you're a sports nut, get DIRECTV!  |
Dish Network is the fastest growing satellite television provider with over 14 million subscribers. Pros: First and foremost, Dish Network has cheaper plans. I think this accounts for the growth. Packages are pretty similar, but Dish Networks offers a basic plan that is about $10/mo. cheaper than DirecTV's cheapest plan. The guide is big and easy to read, and channels that you do not get are shown in red which is great. You can have 4 or 5 different favorite lists for different family members.  |
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| DIRECTV | HDTV | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| DIRECTV | Customer Satisfaction | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| DIRECTV was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Satellite/Cable TV Subscribers" by J.D. Power and Associates. For the seventh year in a row, DIRECTV scored higher in customer satisfaction than every cable company measured in the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Western, Southern and Eastern Region, 2007. Source: 2007 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School. |
DISH Network ranked "#1 in Customer Satisfaction Among
Satellite/Cable TV Subscribers" by J.D. Power and Associates. Cable Companies fell way behind in this category! |
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| DIRECTV | Equipment & Pricing | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| First hardware item is free. Each additional is $5 per month. |
First hardward item is free. Each additional tuner is $7 per month. Additonal HD/DVR fee is $3 per month. So, for example, if you chooose to get two dual tuner HD/DVRs, the first will be free, the second will be $17 per month ($7 tuner + $7 tuner + $3 HD/DVR fee). |
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| DIRECTV | Install Times | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1-7 days |
1-7 days |
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| DIRECTV | Record, Pause, Rewind Live TV | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Yes, with DIRECTV Plus DVR $5.99 Monthly service fee applies Click here to learn more about the benefits and uses of TiVo. |
Yes, with DISH DVR $5.98 Monthly service fee applies, or $5.00 if you sign up with DVR Advantage (programming + locals + DVR). Dish network uses dual-tuner receivers and operates two televisions with one receiver, which saves on additional receiver fees. Click here to learn more about the benefits and uses of DVR. |
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| DIRECTV | Packages | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| DIRECTV | Premium Movie Packages | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HBO® STARZ SUPER PACK© SHOWTIME UNLIMITED® CINEMAX® |
HBO® STARZ SUPER PACK© SHOWTIME UNLIMITED® CINEMAX® |
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| DIRECTV | Sports Packages | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NFL SUNDAY TICKET MLB EXTRA INNINGS NBA LEAGUE PASS ESPN FULL COURT MEGA MARCH MADNESS® ESPN GamePlan NHL® CENTER ICE® MLS DIRECT KICK Barclays English Premier League (EPL) CricketTicket™ |
ESPN COLLEGE GRAND SLAM NBA LEAGUE PASS ESPN FULL COURT ESPN GamePlan NHL® CENTER ICE® MLS DIRECT KICK Barclays English Premier League (EPL) |
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| DIRECTV | Pay-per-view | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
Yes 55 Channels. Order with your remote, online, or over the phone.
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Yes Channels 455-539. Order with your remote, online, or over the phone.
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| DIRECTV | Foreign Language Programming | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
Many International Channel Line-ups available
including, but not limited to:
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Spanish:
Chinese:
Plus other international programming available. |
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| DIRECTV | Local Channels | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||
Available in most locations.
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Available in most locations.
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I created this site in an attempt to give you an overview of the features of the two major satellite TV providers, namely, DIRECTV (Direct TV) and DISH Network. I hope you find this information useful. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to see additional items compared, please contact me.
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