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| DIRECTV | The Low Down | DISH Network | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DIRECTV is the oldest satellite TV company. DIRECTV has over 16 million subscribers, more than any other satellite industry. Pros: Local channels are included in every package. With Dish, it's $5 extra per month. 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 13 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. Don't let the price completely fool you though because local channels are an extra $5.99/mo whereas DIRECTV includes local channels free. 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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Add HD Access for only$9.99 per month DIRECTV now broadcasts 95 of your favorite national channels in HD. |
HD Access starting at $10.00 per month Dish Network has 70 national high definition channels. Free DishHD™ programming for 6 months! Up to 49 HD channels free (available for new and existing first-time customers; requires 18-month commitment for new customers) |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No equipment to buy, no start up cost. |
No Equipment to buy. Free Systems are offered where you do not own your equipment.
If you choose to own the equipment there are upfront costs. |
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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 $4.99 Monthly service fee applies 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™ |
MLB EXTRA INNINGS 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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