Dish Network Vs. DirecTV

DishNetwork and Direct TV go head to head

If you have been shopping for a satellite television service provider it's good advice to really consider your options and not jump at the first promotional offer that comes your way. For many years cable TV has been the first choice for TV subscribers, but with changing lifestyles at home and changing ways of conducting business, many consumers are opting to have multiple TV’s in a location. For exceptionally high quality digital signal this can be costly for cable TB subscribers. You’ll save money with satellite TV plus get great quality service. The top two contenders in the nation for satellite TV service are DISH Network and DirecTV.

Overall DISH Network is less expensive than Direct TV:

• DISH Network's Bronze 100 with 100+ channels is $19.99 per month.
  DirecTV's best value package is the Choice plan with 150+ channels for $34.99.
• DISH Network's Silver 200 plan with 200+ channels is $37.99 per month.
  DirecTV's Choice Xtra plan is $49.98.
• DISH Network's Gold 250 package with 250+ channels is $47.99.
  DirecTV's nearest plan is the Premier package with 265+ channels at 74.99.
• DISH Network offers America's Everything Pak with 280+ channels for $87.98.
  DirectTV has no comparable plan.

Both companies offer all-digital programming, high definition TV (HDTV) options and digital video recording (DVR) technology. DISH Network gives you free satellite TV equipment and free installation for as many as 4 rooms, with a free DVR or an HDTV receiver. DirecTV gives you almost the same, but charges for the receiver.

The two companies have a reputation for excellent customer service with online support around the clock. Among all the satellite and cable TV providers, DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction and DirecTV is ranked #2.