http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:14:55 +0000 MyBB http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-39.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:02:49 -0400 http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-39.html so which is better, directv OR dish?]]> so which is better, directv OR dish?]]> http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-4.html Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:50:18 -0400 http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-4.html I recently tried to switch from Comcast to Directv for the following reasons:
1. My husband is a big hockey fan and Versus is an option again with Directv
2. I use Qwest DSL with XMission as my ISP and thought I could bundle my internet and hdtv services.

I called Qwest and put in an order for Directv's NFL Sunday package. The technicians came to my house and as I was signing all the paperwork, the last paper handed to me was a 2 year contract. I did not want to sign this. I was told that it was for leasing equipment and would not need to sign if I "owned" my own equipment. I was happy to take this route. So, I did some research and settled on the HR24 receiver model. Before purchasing this equipment, I called Qwest to re-order Directv and this time to indicate on the order that the subscriber was supplying their own equipment. Qwest transferred me to Directv to set up the installation appointment upon which I was told that Directv would not be able to install the service unless I had 2 receivers. I told them that I only have 1 TV and don't need two receivers. They told me that it was not possible for them to install. So, my question is, is it possible to get Directv and not be held to a 2-yr contract and have only one receiver? I'll just throw this out there, I'm happy to also figure out how to install the hardware myself, just don't know if Directv allows for this.

Thanks,
Sam]]> I recently tried to switch from Comcast to Directv for the following reasons:
1. My husband is a big hockey fan and Versus is an option again with Directv
2. I use Qwest DSL with XMission as my ISP and thought I could bundle my internet and hdtv services.

I called Qwest and put in an order for Directv's NFL Sunday package. The technicians came to my house and as I was signing all the paperwork, the last paper handed to me was a 2 year contract. I did not want to sign this. I was told that it was for leasing equipment and would not need to sign if I "owned" my own equipment. I was happy to take this route. So, I did some research and settled on the HR24 receiver model. Before purchasing this equipment, I called Qwest to re-order Directv and this time to indicate on the order that the subscriber was supplying their own equipment. Qwest transferred me to Directv to set up the installation appointment upon which I was told that Directv would not be able to install the service unless I had 2 receivers. I told them that I only have 1 TV and don't need two receivers. They told me that it was not possible for them to install. So, my question is, is it possible to get Directv and not be held to a 2-yr contract and have only one receiver? I'll just throw this out there, I'm happy to also figure out how to install the hardware myself, just don't know if Directv allows for this.

Thanks,
Sam]]> http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-2.html Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:22:47 -0400 http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-2.html
A Comparison Between Picture and Sound Quality of Satellite TV and Cable TV

Cable TV have limitations when it comes to number of transmitted signals. If these transmitted signals exceeds, it lowers down the picture and sound quality of the received signal from the provider.

A satellite dish can receive hundreds of channels from an orbiting satellite located 35.000 km above the earth in a single bandwidth

The Programming Comparison

Satellite TV contains thousands of channels between Dish Network and Direct TV including channels owned by cable tv companies. So why choose a cable tv subscription if it's expensive and you can have the channels available in cable tv with satellite tv which is 50% lower than the price of a cable tv subscription?

Which is Cheapest between Satellite TV and Cable TV

Satellite TV basic packages starts at $24.99 per month while cable TV on the other hand is $39.99 per month with lesser channels and additional fees.

If we're talking about reliability, the Satellite TV outages average only for about 1% every year and this already includes weather problems. With cable tv, once there's a major problem with the cables where you are connected, outages will range from 1 to 3 weeks before they can fixed it. If there's a minor problem, most of the time they will not fix this.]]>
A Comparison Between Picture and Sound Quality of Satellite TV and Cable TV

Cable TV have limitations when it comes to number of transmitted signals. If these transmitted signals exceeds, it lowers down the picture and sound quality of the received signal from the provider.

A satellite dish can receive hundreds of channels from an orbiting satellite located 35.000 km above the earth in a single bandwidth

The Programming Comparison

Satellite TV contains thousands of channels between Dish Network and Direct TV including channels owned by cable tv companies. So why choose a cable tv subscription if it's expensive and you can have the channels available in cable tv with satellite tv which is 50% lower than the price of a cable tv subscription?

Which is Cheapest between Satellite TV and Cable TV

Satellite TV basic packages starts at $24.99 per month while cable TV on the other hand is $39.99 per month with lesser channels and additional fees.

If we're talking about reliability, the Satellite TV outages average only for about 1% every year and this already includes weather problems. With cable tv, once there's a major problem with the cables where you are connected, outages will range from 1 to 3 weeks before they can fixed it. If there's a minor problem, most of the time they will not fix this.]]> http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-1.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:06 -0500 http://www.direct-vs-dish.com/forum/thread-1.html
We had a contract with DirecTV but we moved to a rental where we couldn't use DirecTV so the contract has been suspended for 2 yrs. We recently bought a house which has a Dish Network dish installed. My wife contacted DirecTV & they have been giving her a hard time. They tell her that if we want to have service to 4 rooms in the house that we need to rent 3 more DVR/receivers & that our contract (currently 2 yrs) will extend 2 more yrs for each of the additional units. Also that they need to drill & install wires for 2 of the rooms, which really set her off.

My ? is, is all of this necessary? Is DirecTV behind the times from an equipment/technology standpoint? My understanding is Dish Network & AT&T Uverse can service multiple rooms with 1 unit.

If this is true, I'd like to just chuck DirecTV. Actually, they have been acting more like a cable company! Are there any guidelines for buying out your contract (affordably)? My wife says they play hardball & ruin your credit if you don't do a buyout.

TIA

Steve]]>
We had a contract with DirecTV but we moved to a rental where we couldn't use DirecTV so the contract has been suspended for 2 yrs. We recently bought a house which has a Dish Network dish installed. My wife contacted DirecTV & they have been giving her a hard time. They tell her that if we want to have service to 4 rooms in the house that we need to rent 3 more DVR/receivers & that our contract (currently 2 yrs) will extend 2 more yrs for each of the additional units. Also that they need to drill & install wires for 2 of the rooms, which really set her off.

My ? is, is all of this necessary? Is DirecTV behind the times from an equipment/technology standpoint? My understanding is Dish Network & AT&T Uverse can service multiple rooms with 1 unit.

If this is true, I'd like to just chuck DirecTV. Actually, they have been acting more like a cable company! Are there any guidelines for buying out your contract (affordably)? My wife says they play hardball & ruin your credit if you don't do a buyout.

TIA

Steve]]>